Originally Posted by
LukasVIE
Most aircraft overhead compartment can hold between 35-50 kg there usually is a little placard with the weight limit, can't remember the last time I have seen a 16kg weight limit.
Who tells that only 2 carry-on's fit into an overhead bin segment. Normally you get in easily 3 and one or two small bags. Brings you up to 35 kg, even if the the carry-on weight only 8kg each.