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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  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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(e.g. roller bags).
0 T0 z/ b# b/ i- z5 I( D! GSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"

(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs


Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
0 y2 ~6 R7 p9 d" w& QIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
* B, n4 D/ V5 P: i% YOuter 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
8 N; j( W( B" Z* N' }. `Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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Security Enhancements

# S1 h0 Y0 {) y% [( p: _: R, _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.
; m& z% b5 P2 ^4 P, ^) R/ nFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
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1 v7 h/ s: h, K# }0 m2 YCanada'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.
1 I! Z: ~. j2 B' EFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
7 ]. V) @5 S4 I1 V* d- i: ~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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Stowage on board
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5 I4 n8 k+ @% C- gHeavy 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."
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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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Hazardous goods
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Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

7 T& X- l, o) \8 G# lElectronic 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.

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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Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.

Car seats and strollers

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