aircanada Carry-On Baggage

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Air Canada employees are required to enforce carry-on baggage size and weight restrictions, as per Transport Canada regulations. Following these restrictions ensures the comfort and safety of passengers and crew while preventing flight delays.
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Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

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1 standard article

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! Y& g( _. {( J( U! F  _. I* mSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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22 lbs
1 personal article

(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"
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22 lbs
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2 d5 U. {7 Y4 M8 Z! GItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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! D  X& v: |6 v+ N6 {In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
. k9 C3 s- O1 |  l% w. w1 VOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
1 G" B5 R5 O) y% R; K0 G6 f) F, ~Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
! c" j% F, n% }2 e4 mNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

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For a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
For specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel
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7 Z/ y: V0 B! \Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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- y  ]% [# `8 j- _; J" ~) l- _For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
For restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
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Stowage on board

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Sharp objects
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- [9 v9 t( i/ ]- j( E# c! H9 K NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."
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4 ?' _. b; l3 q- e. QToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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Syringes or needles for personal medical use are allowed onboard providing the needle guards are intact, and that they are accompanied by the prescription medication with a printed label identifying the medication name and the issuing medical office or pharmacy.

Hazardous goods
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6 Y! b! {3 c. x( \  x, APlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

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- Q  V) K4 G3 B5 ]2 C' g2 N PERMITTEDElectronic items can be placed in your carry-on baggage; however, before bringing an electronic item on-board, you may be asked to turn its power on at the security check.
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If you are carrying remotely-controlled equipment such as toys, please ensure they are packed in your checked baggage. This will make clearing of your carry-on baggage much easier.

Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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  P- Y1 u' ~" L2 |+ M; [Car seats and strollers
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Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page