Originally Posted by
Eastbay1K
If you aren't very familiar with Mexican airlines, I highly suggest that you check the hand luggage allowances, and expect them to be strictly enforced both as to size and as to weight. You may get lucky, but be prepared.
On this point we have no unease: I'm quite aware, and we'll likely opt the extra $3 for a real carry-on. Besides, we're going for less than a week, and travel very lightly. Thanks for the tip though: this is relevant to others for sure, as they're sticklers