Originally Posted by
iahphx
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Two immediate problems come to mind. First is weight. I don't weigh my carry-on very often, but it certain seems conceivable that it could be a little more than 7kg (especially packed for an around-the-world trip). Second, what exactly is a "handbag"? Would a medium sized backpack (a daypack) qualify? Most men where I live don't carry pocketbooks, so I'd look a little weird to my family with one.
I've flown Air Asia many times with a backpack as a carry-on. As my backpack has my laptop, complete change of clothes, paperbacks, magazines and other assorted crap, I can safely say it's always been more that 7kg but I don't recall them ever asking to weigh it.