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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0 r. M+ V; Q- c7 l% _6 NEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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(e.g. roller bags).
) s7 z% E8 ^) Q* q, P3 QSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"
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1 personal article
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See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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0 L. X3 J( l( \; R9 A) Q(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs

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, {4 p; ~; d! G7 b( F9 @7 dItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
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In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
* s  |0 [" ]/ {; W, ]2 }8 z8 gOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
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Urns containing human remains
# h' p1 }  n. Z5 d3 }Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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* K4 Q0 M6 G, ~/ |" h3 [4 ]/ vFor 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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Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

5 o* b$ P5 @5 F. q- n7 pFor 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.
: m, V  J3 j% ~6 z. H, h* HCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

Stowage on board
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Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
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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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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.
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Hazardous goods

Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

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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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1 D' x/ w7 i1 p. VIf 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.

# i3 h! @9 s( `Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.

1 V$ l2 x" J- @) iCar seats and strollers
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( N3 P" m" U7 s' UPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page