Maximum size:
23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
(9 in x 16 in x 22 in)
Wheels and handles included.
Maximum weight:
10 kg (22 lb)
Carry-On Baggage
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Standard article
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Personal article
Maximum size:
16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm (6 in x 13 in x 17 in) Maximum weight: 10 kg (22 lb) |
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All destinations
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Carry-on baggage allowance: 1 standard article and 1 personal article |
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Examples of standard or personal articles (as determined by their size)
- Carry-on bag, roller bag, backpack, briefcase,
- Laptop computer,
- Airport shopping and duty-free purchases, and more.
- Sport racquet (e.g. tennis, squash, badminton),
- Camera bag,
- Garment bag (size and weight restrictions apply),
- Diplomatic or consular bag,
- Musical instrument.
Other items you may bring on board
The following are examples of items that are allowed, in addition to your carry-on allowance:- Coat or other outer garment,
- Small purse measuring no more than 25cm x 30cm x 14cm (10in x 12in x 5.5 in). Larger purses will be included in your carry-on allowance.
- Infant care item (e.g. diaper bag),
- Stroller - collapsed diameter not to exceed 25.5 cm (10 in) and length not to exceed 92 cm (36 in),
- Child restraint device if a seat has been purchased for the child/infant,
- Special needs items (see Special Needs section below),
- Small electronic device such as cell phone or MP3 player.
Special items
The following items are allowed at all times, in addition to your carry-on allowance:- Mobility aid (e.g. braces, cane, crutches, walker, communication device*) or other special need item,
- Container carrying life sustaining items,
- Medication in its original, labelled container,
- Battery powered medical equipment (such as CPAP and sleep apnea devices) and Personal Oxygen Concentrators,
- Cremated remains**,
- Syringe or needle for personal medical use (e.g. Epipen). See Exception in ‘Prohibited Items' section below.
View detailed information on our Customers with special needs page.
*Device that helps a passenger communicate (e.g. augmentative and alternate communication (AAC) device).
** Cremated remains may be carried on board provided they are stored in
an urn, or a cardboard or wooden box (with a tight-fitting lid to ensure
no spillage) that can be security screened. The remains must be accompanied
by a certificate of cremation or a death certificate.
Important: All of the above regulations are strictly enforced. Passengers who exceed their allowance will be required to check their carry-on baggage, and additional checked baggage charges may apply.
Codeshare flights/flights with other airlines
Passengers who purchase travel on a codeshare flight or a flight with another airline may be subject to the baggage policy and other rules of the airline operating the first flight in their itinerary.
For the specific terms and conditions of any Air Canada codeshare partner or other airline sold on aircanada.com, visit the operating carrier's website directly.
Security enhancements
Passengers travelling with liquids or gels in containers over 100mL/100g (3.4oz) that are placed in carry-on baggage will have these items confiscated at the security checkpoint.
Passengers with connecting flights are advised not to purchase liquids or gels in containers over 100mL/100g (3.4oz) within the secure area at the airport or on board the aircraft if they do not have:
- access to their checked baggage between connecting flights. and
- room in their checked baggage to pack their duty-free purchases before rechecking their bags for their next flight.
To view Transport Canada's detailed list of items prohibited from carry-on baggage, including liquids and gels, please refer to the CATSA website.
For specifications regarding permitted types and quantities of liquids and gels, as well as accepted packaging, please consult the Reminder to Travellers (PDF file, 267 KB).
View more information on security enhancements.
Prohibited items
- Sharp, piercing or cutting objects such as:
- Straight razors and razor blades
- Scissors with pointed tips
- Box cutters
- Hatchets
- Knives of any length, including hunting knives, jackknives (Swiss army knives), and chef's knives (e.g. meat cleavers)
- Screwdrivers, saws, drills
- Darts, skates, tackle boxes, fishing hooks/lures, crossbows and arrows. View the Sports Equipment page for more information on transporting such items
- Electronic devices that can interfere with navigational and/or communication equipment. The use of the following devices is prohibited at all times onboard aircraft:
- Wireless mouse
- Bluetooth headsets
- Radio transmitters
- Radio controlled equipment or toys
- Printers and computer peripheral devices
- Laser pointers
- Hammers, wrenches, crowbars and heavy tools
- Ammunition and firearms (including toy guns). View the Hunting Equipment page for information on transporting such items
- Fuel, lighters - except butane (Bic-type) lighters - and other items defined as dangerous goods
- Scuba tanks, golf clubs, baseball bats, bowling balls, billiard cues, hockey sticks and ski poles. View the Sports Equipment page for more information on transporting such items
- Blackjacks and billy clubs
- Unidentifiable liquids in unmarked containers. Please refer to the ‘Security enhancements' section above.
Accepted items
- Certain electronic devices which are permitted on board with restricted use, such as:
- Personal entertainment devices (MP3, iPods, portable games, radio receivers, video cameras)
- Satellite receivers (e.g. hand-held global positioning systems)
- Calculators (without printers)
- Computers. The cord mouse and the Memory Stick are the only peripheral devices permitted during flight.
- Electric shavers
- Pagers (receiving type only)
- “Noise busters” (electronic noise cancelling devices)
- Wireless handheld devices (Blackberry phones, cellphones, including cellphones with MP3 player or build-in camera, PDAs, etc.)
- One book of matches per passenger
- Butane (Bic-type) lighters. Please note that for departures from the United-States, Bic-type lighters are the only lighters accepted past US pre-clearance checkpoints
- Plastic knitting needles with rounded tips (except for itineraries including the UK)
- Electronic cigarettes (or 'e-cigarettes'), provided they remain stowed and unused in your carry-on baggage.
Bringing pets and other special items on board
Car seats and strollers
For detailed information on transporting these and other related items, please view the Travelling with an infant/child page.
Cats and small dogs
Cats and small dogs are accepted for travel in the cabin. View rules, restrictions and charges on our Pets in the cabin page.
Musical instruments
Air Canada will try to accommodate smaller musical instruments (such as violins) as part of your carry-on allowance if the instruments can be stowed in the overhead bin or underneath your seat. Please view the Musical instruments page for more information.
Wedding dresses
You can store your wedding dress in the overhead bin provided it is within our carry-on baggage size restrictions (23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm – 9 in x 16 in x 22 in). The dress should be stored in a garment bag and should be folded in half to reduce wrinkling. Please note that carry-on items can shift during the flight, possibly causing delicate items to be wrinkled, crushed or torn, and that items placed in overhead bins may have other items placed on top of them by other passengers.
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