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What are permitted as personal items?


Category: Carry-on luggage requirements

Usually, the following items are permitted: purses, briefcases, laptop computers, camera cases, diaper bags, and items of a similar or smaller size to those listed above, such as portable electronic devices.
But different airlines have different specific regulations.

Air Canada
Personal items include:
* Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
* Laptop computers
* Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
* Strollers (collapsed diameter not to exceed 25.5 cm (10 in) and length not to exceed 92 cm (36 in).
In addition, the following items can be carried on and do not count towards baggage allowance:
* Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
* Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
* Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
* Containers carrying life sustaining items
* Urns containing human remains

Air New Zealand
You can carry on board personal items such as an overcoat, handbag, walking stick, camera or slimline laptop. Laptops in a thin satchel are considered a personal item, but laptops in larger computer bags are counted as one piece of hand baggage. Anything in excess of the dimensions and weight allowed will need to be repacked as part of your checked baggage allowance.

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