Air travel rules
Container sizes
All gels, liquids and aerosols should not exceed 100 ml (3.4 oz) each. They should all fit comfortably in a see-through, re-sealable plastic bag that weighs no more than 1 litre. Only one bag per person is allowed.
Baby food
Baby food, formula, juice and milk for children aged two years and under don’t have to be put in plastic bags and are excused from size limits. They do, however, need to be declared during the screening process.
Prescription medicine
Any prescription medicine is allowed, as long as the name on the bottle matches the name on the plane ticket. Non-prescription medicine and insulin are allowed, as well. Do come prepared with a doctor’s note, though, and be sure to declare them during the screening process.
Sharp objects
Scissors, eyebrow tweezers, metal nail files, razor blades and the like are not allowed in your carry-on luggage. Be sure to leave them in your checked luggage.
Electronic devices
Be sure your laptop and any other electronic devices are fully-charged. You may be asked to turn them on to be checked as you go through security. (And be sure to keep them turned off during take-off!)
Visit Transport Canada for more information and rules on safe air travel.
Carry-on suggestions
With certain limits on what you can bring aboard the plane, here are six must-have items for every flight.
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It can get cold on an airplane, and pillows and blankets may sometimes be hard to come by. Come prepared with this 2-in-1 pillow and blanket set: remove the blanket, inflate the pillow, and the zip pouch becomes the perfect place to rest your head.
Nap Sac Travel Blanket by Lug $26 at Mortimer Snodgrass |
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We all get to feeling icky during flights, but it can be inconvenient to crawl over your seatmate’s lap every time you want to wash your hands or splash water on your face. A travel pack of pre-moistened towelettes are always essential to have when traveling to cleanse your hands and face, leaving you feeling fresh.
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Many feel that brushing one’s teeth on a flight is a necessity, but it can be a hassle to have toothpaste and a brush taking up valuable carry-on space. You can opt for gum or breath mints, or you can get the Fresh & Go. With two weeks’ worth of toothpaste already included in the brush’s handle, you can have a quick brush before landing with just the twist of a knob. Fresh & Go 2-in-1 toothbrush and paste |
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The air can get very dry on an airplane, causing a constant need to stay hydrated throughout the flight. This goes for your skin, too, so be sure to have a tube of moisturizer handy, like this oil-free facial moisturizer by Juice Beauty. Made of organic white grapes and pomegranate juice, it’ll leave your face feeling soft and hydrated. Use a pinch on your hands, as well, to help restore your skin’s moisture. Oil-free moisturizer (60 ml) by Juice Beauty |
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You want to look your best for whoever is waiting at the arrivals gate, but after a long flight, there is a good chance you’ll be looking dishevelled instead. Featuring Some Kind-a Gorgeous foundation, Benetint lip and cheek tint, California Kissin’ minty lip shine, and Eyecon to hide those dark circles under your eyes, this is the perfect makeup kit to have handy when traveling! You’ll come off the plane looking dazzling and revitalized!
Justine Case mini beautifier kit by Benefit Cosmetics $30 at Sephora, Shopper’s Drug Mart, and all Benefit counters |
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Smelling great on a flight is a must (particularly to attract the cute guy sitting next to you), but a fragile and bulky perfume bottle isn’t usually suited for air travel. This feminine, jasmine-scented perfume is compact and comes in a solid, so it’ll fit perfectly in your plastic bag.
Silky Underwear Solid Perfume by LUSH $11.95 at LUSH |
