Carry-on Baggage
Customers reminded of revised security measures
New Security Measures
For a more detailed list of the prohibited items in carry-on baggage please refer to the Transport Canada and CATSA web sites.
1. Sharp Objects
Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your checked baggage.
Syringes or needles for personal medical use are allowed onboard providing the needle guard is intact, and must be accompanied by the prescription medication with a printed label identifying the medication name and the issuing medical office or pharmacy.
Toy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc... are not allowed as carry-on.
Camping/Sporting Hazardous goods: Please note that these items are not permitted for carriage onboard an aircraft: No camping fuels (e.g. propane) no matches, no lighters or other dangerous goods as described under the dangerous goods page.
2. Electronic Equipment
These items can be placed in your carry-on baggage, however to bring these items on-board make sure to turn the power on for the security check.
* Please note: Air Canada assumes no Liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
3. Carry-on Baggage Allowance for All Customers
Items which fall within the 2-piece carry-on allowance, include: Carry-on bags or suitcases (wheels and handles included in the size), briefcases, laptop computers, diaper bags, camera cases, cartons or other similar items.
Note: Include all airport and duty free purchases in the carry-on allowance.
(Standard article: Maximum Weight - 10kg, Size - 23cm x 40cm x 55cm / Personal article: Maximum Weight - 10kg, Size - 16cm x 33cm x 43cm)
Items permitted but not considered part of the allowance include camera, coats, purses (25cm x 30cm x 20cm or less), urns containing human remains, strollers, child restraint systems, canes, crutches, walkers, containers carrying life sustaining items and other similar items.
Stowage on board
Heavy items under the seat and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
4. Photo ID required for ALL flights for ALL passengers 16 years of age or older.
(Last updated, 26SEP05.)
New Security Measures
For a more detailed list of the prohibited items in carry-on baggage please refer to the Transport Canada and CATSA web sites.
1. Sharp Objects
Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your checked baggage.
Syringes or needles for personal medical use are allowed onboard providing the needle guard is intact, and must be accompanied by the prescription medication with a printed label identifying the medication name and the issuing medical office or pharmacy.
Toy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc... are not allowed as carry-on.
Camping/Sporting Hazardous goods: Please note that these items are not permitted for carriage onboard an aircraft: No camping fuels (e.g. propane) no matches, no lighters or other dangerous goods as described under the dangerous goods page.
2. Electronic Equipment
These items can be placed in your carry-on baggage, however to bring these items on-board make sure to turn the power on for the security check.
* Please note: Air Canada assumes no Liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
3. Carry-on Baggage Allowance for All Customers
Items which fall within the 2-piece carry-on allowance, include: Carry-on bags or suitcases (wheels and handles included in the size), briefcases, laptop computers, diaper bags, camera cases, cartons or other similar items.
Note: Include all airport and duty free purchases in the carry-on allowance.
(Standard article: Maximum Weight - 10kg, Size - 23cm x 40cm x 55cm / Personal article: Maximum Weight - 10kg, Size - 16cm x 33cm x 43cm)
Items permitted but not considered part of the allowance include camera, coats, purses (25cm x 30cm x 20cm or less), urns containing human remains, strollers, child restraint systems, canes, crutches, walkers, containers carrying life sustaining items and other similar items.
Stowage on board
Heavy items under the seat and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
4. Photo ID required for ALL flights for ALL passengers 16 years of age or older.
(Last updated, 26SEP05.)
