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Old Oct 19, 2025 | 3:04 pm
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Originally Posted by docbert
For MP Gold and higher you'll get the VA Gold and higher allowance, which is pretty much unchanged - details are here. In general they are not strict on the weight at boarding (as long as it doesn't look too heavy), but they often are at check-in, so if you're checking other bags they might weight your carry-on. If you're not checking bags you can normally skip that step.
https://www.australianfrequentflyer....b-2026.121049/

Long thread in AFF--> https://www.australianfrequentflyer....b-2026.121049/

Normal carry on for USA vs AU airlines is very different. Hence aircraft can be boarded in a lot less time.
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