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.
Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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).
Passengers with connecting flights are advised not to purchase liquids or gels in containers over 100ml/100g (3.4oz) on board the aircraft (or at duty-free), if they do not have
access to checked luggage between connecting flights; or
room in their checked luggage to pack their duty-free purchases before re-checking their bags for their next flight.
Duty free liquids in containers over 100ml/100g (3.4oz) will be confiscated at the security checkpoint, and additional charges may apply to check the items in.
International Travel
Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
For 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.
Customers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
Stowage on board
Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects
NOT PERMITTED
Sharp 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.
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.
Hazardous goods
Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
Electronic equipment
PERMITTED
Electronic 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.
Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
