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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$ ~( i, D1 Y$ m1 tEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

  Maximum size Maximum weight
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(e.g. roller bags).
See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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' @. I$ {" L4 f1 n$ T4 H8 A  H6 V(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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: a. S( |1 J6 E( I- h(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"
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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:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
% O3 o1 ^, N/ kIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
( G4 a6 K5 N" S" ?  @; {2 xOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
- b& e9 D$ U3 S# aAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
  h" N5 d# J1 l$ \1 qContainers carrying life sustaining items
0 G7 F( @! S" |1 _# H% Q6 ~3 p6 u& aUrns containing human remains
5 s* x6 i8 i! o7 {# r. Y7 j% zNote: 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.
7 ?9 ?( b2 U, ^7 FFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel

; v/ a" r, V) q( OCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
' K4 ?0 |, {" _: L# \+ fFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
- z3 i  t  W7 f# L) nCustomers 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

Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
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* ^8 I0 x+ U% w; g- ~) C0 ^' I NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."

, ?" e; t6 }* }8 ~3 PToy 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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: @/ `6 B2 b" U9 o  r1 T! ]. APlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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Electronic equipment

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.

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.

  t, \, m/ O: j: L4 g( ]0 [* cPlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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2 }2 u3 W$ d* \  J0 P$ mCar seats and strollers

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page