AirAsia is pretty strict, especially at check-in counter (although I have seen people bring everything including the kitchen sink onboard at smaller airports). I would not recommend to show up with overweighed bag and hope to get away with it. They might force you to check it, the airport fees are steep and it's time-consuming as you have to go to a different counter to pay...
What I have done in similar situations is to pay for a checked bag and then ask to bring my overweighed bag (correct size) onboard. I always was allowed to bring it onboard...
Hey there and sorry for "rewarming" this thread when I found this very useful reply.
Does anyone of you have any reliable information on how AirAsia actually handles the carry-on rules these days? I'm flying SUB-LOP tomorrow, booked an extra 2x 7kg, plus the Premium Flex tariff, which includes a 20kg checked back anyway (that I don't need and really don't want to check). Should/can I risk going to the gate even though the bag + backpack weigh >7kg each (actually like you did [MENTION=640904]Fyd[/MENTION]?)
Background: I have a lot of expensive technics with me and I want to avoid having to check it at all costs. If necessary, is there a possibility at the gate to pay again or even more for additional hand luggage or what is the procedure here?
Thank you!