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.

  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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(e.g. roller bags).
6 x" S2 C; ^* a. }1 J1 b% KSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
4 b6 ?+ r9 E! Z1 x) h9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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1 personal article
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# w) @6 @9 H: h' e8 G4 c5 ?See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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7 u. u6 T7 K. j4 U(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs

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: n( h8 e! U& _" V" G& wItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
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Laptop computers
6 {( |/ e/ E) D% L( z4 ?6 E6 Q3 }; hDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
% K# ?7 ]+ c3 t% a4 s( E; CIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
' I2 ~9 ?$ S6 rOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
, e) x" Z8 f1 Q9 m5 K3 s3 jPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
, G  f7 ]- O7 ]! O9 e8 s! NContainers carrying life sustaining items
' ^0 g  F1 R% G% GUrns containing human remains
2 c# [8 F6 B' T$ U( JNote: 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.
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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9 H& q# D  S+ c5 a/ yFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
* |6 k& Z" q. l' C- OFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
" G' x' ]+ y& Y- [: PCustomers 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

3 a2 V/ e- t" y4 X+ IHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects
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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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. k0 }) ]1 x  j* X9 b& RSyringes 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

; B8 o4 H4 V3 t9 G6 j# {& N$ |2 f; w 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.

* d5 X. ]; \' t# d; \3 H3 Y/ FPlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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: u$ X, I) z: G- A& q: D; g. N) iCar seats and strollers
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Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page