✅ Yes, Air Canada allows 1 standard carry-on up to 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 inches (55 × 40 × 23 cm), plus 1 personal item up to 17 × 13 × 6 inches (43 × 33 × 16 cm).
Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Item | Max Size (inches) | Notes |
Carry-On | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 | Wheels/handles included |
Personal Item | 17 × 13 × 6 | Must fit under seat |
How to Measure Your Bag
- Measure your bag including wheels and handles.
- Compare with the 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 inch carry-on rule.
- Test personal items against 17 × 13 × 6 under-seat space.
Gotchas / Common Issues
- Air Canada checks bag size carefully at boarding gates.
- Oversized personal items may be forced into carry-on category.
- Regional flights may require gate-check even for compliant bags.