Canadian Air Transport Security Authority regulations limit each passenger to two unchecked bags on a flight. In addition, regulations allow passengers to bring other personal items. A passenger can bring on a purse no larger than 10 inches by 12 inches by 5.5 inches, a camera in a small camera bag, medications or some medical equipment, walking aids like crutches, canes and walkers and strollers or child restraint systems.
However, airlines operating in Canada are allowed to set their own carry-on baggage limitations. For example, Air Canada allows passengers to bring on one standard bag with a maximum weight of 22 pounds and no larger than nine inches by 16 inches by 22 inches, along with a second personal bag no heavier than 22 pounds and no larger than six inches by 13 inches by 17 inches.
Aerosol products such as hairspray and gels are allowed on Canadian airline flights in quantities of 100 milliliters (ml) or less. Any container more than 100 ml must be checked and any beverage of more than 100 ml must be finished and thrown away before going through the screening process. Most containers of liquids, aerosols and gels must fit into one clear, closed and resealable bag no greater than one liter in capacity. Exceptions to the size requirement include baby food, formula, milk, water and juice for parents traveling with children under 2, and prescription and essential non-prescription medicine.
You are allowed to bring food items onto Canadian flights. Any liquid food items such as yogurt, pudding or jam must be kept in a container of 100 ml or less, in keeping with other liquid items.
If you are traveling with your pet, you should pass through the metal detector by removing your pet from its carrying case and walking through with it. Do not hand the pet to a security officer. You should not send your pet through the conveyor belt.
