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.

' Q9 u4 K. Q  VEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

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

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5 n+ o2 B) i) t- l' v9 |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:
$ x  n. B4 _, r9 T- ECarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
7 X, O- ^: t" b$ Y8 t" gLaptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
* T- j* J: |0 e, ~' p( |% C$ UOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
8 v/ J; h6 a3 {4 @Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
) ~7 R7 S" j7 }Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

Security Enhancements
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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.
1 |% o! _: C6 f4 e7 CFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel
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& o) ?* p) m* k& t# J6 jCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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& J, ~7 U# s9 aFor 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.
+ ?* r7 F( l7 c- W8 s; z) ACustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

) O6 D2 O/ q% VStowage on board
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) [# Z% c. r3 ?/ JHeavy 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.
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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.

$ |. h% `% c! A$ QHazardous goods
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& ~/ D  b/ O- {* y- GPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

Electronic equipment
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8 @5 s4 b+ |1 `" ~* }+ s# L 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.
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- ]8 ~5 m9 \1 F& L# ^Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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, `& e* R' V4 q+ I5 ]7 u2 M7 h' qCar seats and strollers

1 W* Z; P% \8 l7 t0 S  bPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page