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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+ w1 e9 ^0 `4 }' @5 LEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

# I8 J5 a! l. _4 Y6 W+ W  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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& d. ^3 r* j9 R) S8 H2 C(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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6 T$ {5 p4 ~. B; Y+ G( K3 m  j) d" ]Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
# L/ V; b' s7 V* Z  C  _% PCarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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& W7 C- i* h3 Z% ?' ?1 y) DDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
! t: U  U2 l# M. v# v1 w: U  yIn 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")
' n9 i- ~6 I1 ]' o4 S" {2 g' iAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
4 [8 L) E" Q' v1 c' bUrns containing human remains
0 M/ I" h& _7 ENote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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Security Enhancements
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; m% U! g& E: W" o; d: H3 Z% HFor a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
1 Q1 [, P( A: O9 p1 ~. |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.
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# L7 Z! p# @9 t, [For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
! {. ^% N) K; DFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
% d8 y5 h' t7 b2 r. u& sCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

! F, m; p; v* m/ s' B% {( n, |& \# ZStowage on board

" m2 g1 _3 B7 t% ]  FHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects

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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* t3 s2 e- }# H' e# N# s4 JToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.

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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9 Y/ J( `" @& g+ Y. }Hazardous goods

* X9 a' F6 N; }' M  e/ [Please 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.
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5 j% z7 c4 @% x. e4 ~/ p3 t  sIf 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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3 u% d& W& G' M' Z& ^1 \Car seats and strollers

$ J7 k, B( p0 V6 l3 L* Q) H9 dPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page