Carry-on Baggage
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

It’s a busy travel season, so please keep in mind our maximum carry-on baggage allowance. Starting January 5, 2005, airport agents will be strongly enforcing carry-on luggage size and weight restrictions. Oversized carry-on bags cause many flight delays, so don’t forget to confirm your allowance before your trip.

Items, which falls 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.

** Include all airport and duty free purchases in the carry-on allowance.

(standard article 23cm x 40cm x55cm – Personal article 16cm x 33cm x 43cm)

Items permitted but not considered part of the allowance include camera, coats, purses (25cmx30cmx20cm 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.

Some of the prohibited carry-on items are currently displayed on our Web site. For a more detailed list of the prohibited items in carry-on baggage please refer to the Transport Canada and CATSA websites.

Lighters to be banned on U.S. flights in April

Effective April 14, 2005, all lighters will be banned from sterile areas beyond security checkpoints at airports and onboard aircraft. This includes, for example, butane, absorbed-fuel (Zippo-type), electric/battery-powered and novelty lighters.

The Department of Transportation classifies lighters as hazardous materials, and prohibits them from being stowed in checked baggage. TSA will dispose of lighters brought to checkpoints. Passengers at some airports may be able to ship them via a private company for a fee, but TSA strongly urges passengers to thoroughly inspect their carry-on and checked baggage for these items before going to the airport.

Although the TSA is considering adding matches to the prohibited items list, travellers are permitted up to four books of strike-on-cover matches on their person or in accessible property, until advised otherwise. Under DOT regulations, all matches are prohibited from carriage in checked baggage. For additional information, visit the TSA website.

Travelling to the United Kingdom?

Travelling to the United Kingdom? Check the rules before you take any food items with you.

It is against the law to bring any meat or dairy products into the UK from countries outside Europe. Restrictions also apply to many other food items, including fish, shellfish, eggs and honey as well as certain plants and vegetables.

Controls on food imports are essential to protect British livestock and agriculture from pests and disease not found in the UK – and may also protect your own health.

Check the rules at https://www.gov.uk/search?q=traveling+to+the+UK before you travel and avoid severe delays, prosecution and fines on arrival in the UK.