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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0 @+ Y- P2 V$ m6 e% H2 z  c  Maximum size Maximum weight
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(e.g. roller bags).
+ ?) v: _9 X2 c2 WSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"
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- {% X/ G4 |: b( l2 J4 b(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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4 N7 N9 y# B& ?(e.g. laptops).
& }' A8 L1 H! P1 S  {2 T3 V  ^See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
$ l7 C3 v: i- Y0 l1 }  fCarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
Outer 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.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
  K5 K- e8 d: L" K4 K0 wNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

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4 I( I8 `& K# ~5 ZFor 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

6 v2 @& r3 w+ w! T8 a- S. HCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

2 n( D9 L7 g/ c* Y* OFor 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

3 y+ c! O2 ^9 X% O+ H3 e! [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."

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.
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2 n! a; q0 b8 E  l( B; dHazardous goods

7 l5 g( U6 p6 ?1 y6 X  UPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

  @0 n; }$ e) Y4 EElectronic 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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0 g: A  f# W( }$ M* J2 a: C8 W& hPlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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4 x9 _9 K2 K& T( bCar seats and strollers

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page