Originally Posted by _mike_

Hi,

Their website states that:

• Economy Class passengers can carry one piece of baggage, not to exceed 7kg (15lb).
• Laptops and laptop bags should fit within your hand baggage allowance.
• You can also carry personal items such as one lady’s handbag or one small briefcase; one coat, cape or blanket; one umbrella; one pair of crutches or a walking stick; one small camera or binoculars; limited reading material; an infant’s carrying basket; duty-free items purchased on the day of your flight.

To me that seems quite clear that only laptops would count towards the 7kg limit, but not a small briefcase.

My small backpack (my "hand baggage") is going to be slightly overweight so am looking to spread the load into something like a "small briefcase" but online all I can find is conflicting anecdotes, some saying Qatar forced them to weigh both items together, some saying they didn't. Some say you aren't allowed a second item. Some say only women are allowed a handbag.

If it makes any difference I'm flying LHR -> DOH -> BKK and back.

Is anybody able to clarify if a "small briefcase" as your personal item counts towards the weight limit? I was thinking of getting something like the Aerolite 5 Cities (40x30x10cm) Under Seat Flight Bag as my "personal item" which would be small enough to fit under a seat.