Originally Posted by
cxfan1960
CX weighs my carry-on about once a year. My carry-ons are always small and light. When mine was weighed at SFO last time (December), I think it was only 7kg with my notebook inside. It was voluntary. It was very obvious that it was far below 15kg.
Perhaps they do that more to DMs to ensure that they will not get stopped for over the standard carry-on allowance.
My wife never has her carry-ons weighed by CX. However, HKIA weighed her carry-on before, but never mine.
I have less problem with weight than size. Too many people take away a full cabin with their "carry-on" that is so huge (for cabin storage) that it's ridiculous. I am so glad I have priority boarding that I can get first shot at putting my stuff up. Of course it boils my blood when they come up later and try to squeeze my things to the side with my laptop and especially my CPAP med kit. I had to stop one pax from simply jamming his luggage in the cabin with my stuff with total disregard of my med kit and suitcase as if they are cotton.