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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$ B8 O' K3 w/ h) VEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

$ _6 {8 l5 v/ Q  Maximum size Maximum weight
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(e.g. roller bags).
' B" Z1 B; C2 |; T* E4 t) f6 J$ BSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

" w  Y, L/ A# X  _# f(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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1 personal article

+ H4 |+ t) ]! L5 Y: J* t/ b3 L(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:
* e" s$ ~+ m* D0 Y) H5 e! uCarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
) @& i) k! u- i* T( R# K! `! G9 C+ \Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
( [5 d# L4 Y  x1 w/ r7 y7 {+ bIn 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")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
9 K8 k& ]. V" {' y' G9 dNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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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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; A' M/ o- [% I. q% wCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

3 s  T  n8 R: EFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
* M' ^0 {7 S" JFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
" s; X0 u; M$ z$ X! H* U; }1 N- ECustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

0 ~8 o, ?7 B5 s8 r% GStowage on board

  s2 J5 e, L- O' P4 [# j; _Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects
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5 a& [1 o5 {6 e. t+ e* _2 g 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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5 a$ _8 c' S+ P2 o# P2 sToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.

4 O7 M0 U1 l. M7 p; a; O" u7 ?( ^7 XSyringes 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.

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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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.

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

, d0 ]/ P  ^- C- bCar seats and strollers
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1 z- E+ ?7 B: R+ FPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page