Originally Posted by
TrueBlueFlyer
this may work for a lady, but for a guy a rollaboard + a backpack wouldn't work... though I've seen people board with a small rollaboard + a computer bag
Because that's allowed. Small rollaboard, as long as its within the limits is no problem, and a computer bag instead of a (ladies) handbag is also clearly allowed according to the rules.
I found Air Asia slightly less strict than for example Tiger with their luggage checks, on the other hand, it's still a bit dependant which agent you get, and also how full the flight is. (That's the same, board a 100% full LH flight, you'll experience super strict agents, board the same flight with 40% load and it's free for all..)