Originally Posted by
blueturtle91
I'm flying domestically within Australia (SYD-HBA, HBA-MEL, MEL-SYD) and trying to get a sense of carry-on weight restrictions. In the US, most airlines (excluding LCCs) aren't too strict about weight, focusing more on size. I'm trying to figure out which of the Australian carriers are the most stringent with carry-on weight enforcement on domestic flights. Specifically, I'm wondering about experiences with Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar. Any insights from those who've flown these routes would be greatly appreciated!
Qantas and Virgin are pretty relaxed. Jetstar is an LCC and the business model involves charging for baggage, the gate staff are pretty good at picking bags that look as though they might be overweight.