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Old Oct 8, 2019, 3:14 pm
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Originally Posted by jeffrocowboy
carry on weight might also be an issue - many Asian carriers do not subscribe to the US version of excessive carry-on. 5-7kg in one bag is the norm in economy (if you're in business this might be different of course). Airlines vary in their weighing policies - but have had it done to me.
Thanks. I'll be trying to keep the carry-on to the 7 kg limit. If I have to check it a time or two, no big deal.

Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
Tiny scissors are not allowed at SIN.

At airports in Japan, I've been delayed when a supervisor was summoned with special tools to measure the length of manicure/cuticle scissor blades that were easily well within the permitted size.
Thanks. Not expecting to be through SIN or Japan on this trip, but I expect to fly out of any or all of MFM, MNL, CGK, SGN, HAN, DMK, and BKK.
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