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.

4 B% b, ~. d  a, w+ A5 |" b  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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2 ^$ _; I8 J- }5 q0 |. J8 @6 n" J(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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1 personal article

(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
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Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
! K2 o2 A( r- MIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
+ ?. U" G- ?- l9 i0 C  mOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
3 b1 U6 ?$ ^5 f& q8 U" m  [1 xPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
: B1 h3 ?2 L% W9 BAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
+ @+ r% R. e4 G" uNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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3 [6 C; r- M, `4 {) `4 O3 m: @Security Enhancements

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).
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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.
1 f8 Z% _$ o4 ZFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
* l6 ?  D- ~- M) s+ U7 m- fCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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0 {2 A) `5 y- y- C* n1 o0 {2 p9 [2 vStowage on board

; W/ g$ ^/ h- L( L/ cHeavy 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.

" ~" |! a/ f; S2 |$ FSyringes 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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Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

/ a. j  F$ N$ \0 IElectronic equipment
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0 E2 I. S$ Q- D- ~ 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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6 A! V8 f3 i4 J$ EIf 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.

8 _$ X5 G2 d) Q  x0 ]" [. J( c+ APlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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Car seats and strollers

1 O* z; D" S- j3 P* {' B4 O  JPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page