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Air Canada Carry-On Rules
Air Canada carry-on rules at a glance: cabin bag up to 55×40×23 cm, 10 kg, and personal item status: Included.
- cabin bag
- 55×40×23 cm
- weight
- 10 kg
- personal item
- Included
Carry-on allowance
- Cabin bag size
- 55×40×23 cm
- Cabin bag weight
- 10 kg
- Bags allowed
- 1
- Personal Item
- Included
Economy and above: 1 carry-on up to 10 kg. Standard (Basic) fare: carry-on must be stowed under seat or checked.
How to use this policy
Start with the cabin bag row, then check the weight and personal-item rows separately. A bag has to pass every published limit at once; being under the length and width limit does not help if the depth, weight, or fare-specific allowance is tighter.
Air Canada cabin bag size & weight
| Dimensions | 55×40×23 cm(21.7×15.7×9.1 in) Measure the full external bag size, including wheels and handles. |
|---|---|
| Weight limit | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Bags allowed | 1 cabin bag |
| Includes wheels/handles | Yes |
| Personal Item | Allowed (size not specified) |
| Note | Economy and above: 1 carry-on up to 10 kg. Standard (Basic) fare: carry-on must be stowed under seat or checked. |
Air Canada allowances by cabin class
Basic Economy
55×40×23 cm
Up to 10 kg
Economy
55×40×23 cm
Up to 10 kg
Business
55×40×23 cm
Up to 10 kg
2 cabin bags
Air Canada baggage fees
| Fee type | Pre-paid online | At the gate |
|---|---|---|
| Extra checked bag | 35 CAD | 60 CAD |
Air Canada liquids policy
CATSA rules: 100 ml containers in a 1L transparent resealable bag. One bag per passenger.
Family & Infants
Infant (under 2)
Lap infant at 10% of adult fare (international) or CAD 25 domestic. One cabin bag up to 10 kg.
Stroller
Free gate-check. Collected at aircraft door on arrival.
Car seat
Free in hold. May be used in cabin if separate seat purchased.
Children's allowance
Children 2+ same carry-on allowance as adults.
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Additional notes
Flex and Latitude fares allow 2 carry-ons. Basic ('Standard') fare carry-on policy varies by route — confirm at booking.
Rules can change. Always verify with Air Canada before flying.