Originally Posted by
tireman77
I just flew ANZ and I heard they are strict on the weight limit for carry-ons. I asked it I could weigh my computer bag, and the check in agent told me AC also has a 10kg weight limit. It was the first time I had heard that. Then I saw an AC sign at the gate and it showed the 10kg limit. Is this new? And how much pressure do we need to put on AC to enforce this and get rid of all those ridiculous carry-ons??
The 10kg weight limit on AC has been around for as long as I can remember.
Be careful what you wish for. As much as I dislike pax who bring onboard a kitchen sink or three pieces of hand baggage, I'd hate to see an overly strict enforcement of the rules.
I've said it many times before, but IMO a strict enforcement of the rules doesn't make a huge amount of sense.
Do you really want agents harassing everyone - incl. SE and J pax - over a 11kg carry-on or a rollaboard that's 1-2" too wide? I definitely don't.
My opinion is that both pax and agents should be "reasonable", i.e. a rollaboard that fits in wheels first and a personal item that fits under the seat in front of you should be fine even if it may not exactly comply with the measurements. If a pax is an idiot and tries to bring onboard thrre oversize pieces and a bunch of duty free stuff, sure make them check their stuff.
I'll admit that my carry-on falls into the above category: a rollaboard that's probably 1" too wide and 1-2kg too heavy, and I very much appreciate the fact that AC agents don't make a fuss about it.