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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* v$ I! @/ z0 z- u! c3 A) L, dEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.
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  Maximum size Maximum weight
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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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6" x 13" x 17"

9 @3 b& M: ?0 P- _& Y(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs


) X- b! Q7 v. w; J1 AItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
* D  x5 A& [8 N$ Z& bCarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
/ z1 R  q8 p8 V, T7 n6 P3 fLaptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
* e7 D+ ~6 q* u0 b; j: Q% wIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
, I; }! C' f' Y2 ^6 _8 d- ?Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
4 r+ \8 Q1 G4 l( r  GAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
3 O* l+ c5 i' kNote: 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.
  R# q  A- _) h+ z% BFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel
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6 s4 o4 \( d1 L% |- v7 o1 n# V0 [Canada'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.
For restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
Customers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

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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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4 J3 ~8 [8 s) N0 ~0 e& { NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."

; a4 p2 D/ t0 _! R  G( _Toy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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! u% }5 u6 N3 t7 w- qSyringes 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.
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Electronic equipment

& S  G4 Q# U. `' G 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.
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0 X7 T6 o( k+ y- E( ~Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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7 J3 D  K) V5 d* a) @1 M9 u8 lCar seats and strollers

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page