4. What are the requirements for the amount of carry-on baggage that a passenger may carry on board
an aircraft?
Transport Canada does not directly determine the amount of carry-on baggage that a passenger may carry on
board an aircraft. The Canadian Aviation Regulations require each airline to establish the maximum
number of articles or combination of articles that can be carried on board an aircraft per passenger per flight.
This requirement forms part of an airline's Carry-On Baggage Control Program, which must be approved by Transport
Canada. The airline's carry-on baggage control program must be appropriate to their aircraft types and
configurations. The purpose of this program is to prevent the boarding of carry-on baggage that exceeds the
weight, size, shape and total volume limitations of the approved stowage areas of the aeroplane. All carry-on
baggage must be safely stowed in an approved location on board the aircraft. Therefore, the amount and size of
carry-on baggage may vary between airlines, as it is dependent on the amount of available stowage space on each
aircraft.
Some airlines have developed a sizing device to assist with the acceptance and refusal of carry-on baggage.
Carry-on baggage must fit within the dimensions of this sizing device. These devices are generally located near
the check-in and gate areas.
To prevent boarding delays, it is advisable that passengers enquire about the airline's carry-on baggage
limitations prior to arriving at the airport or during check-in.
Air Operator Carry-on Baggage Allowances:
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