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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  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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(e.g. roller bags).
See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
4 V- X; c* H! Z+ J1 ], M' E. wOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
  H& e$ f( b' g1 K$ L& UPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
) ~$ }+ J2 B! Z# ?2 r" d" PContainers carrying life sustaining items
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Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

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  F/ s( e' t5 {' V( N5 JFor a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
: G9 u( w( n* ^& eFor 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.

For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
" L6 z( B1 m$ `8 U$ Z7 ?For restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
& @5 q# a. U% ?( ~* @+ G4 t$ HCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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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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9 h0 o3 ?: ~; |9 o6 x- n 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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( S+ f- }' A/ {$ ]( W+ [Toy 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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Electronic equipment
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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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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.
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Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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5 Y6 N( U4 d, \! G' ^Car seats and strollers

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page