Originally Posted by
fnothaft
You don't normally think of mainline as hitting weight limits, unless flying out of a high and hot airport, or an airport with a short runway.
Last December, even 747s to Asia were weight limited due to high winds aloft affecting fuel reserves.
Originally Posted by
Back_of_the_Bus
it sure seems crazy for that to be the policy for checking a carry-on at the gate.
Complain to the FAA. It's their rules.