Airlines shrink carry-on bag size

[Gareth]

Ombligo wrote:
It isn't mentioned but I'll bet the weight limit will drop as well down to 30 lbs from the current 40 lbs.

Wow, is the existing weight limit really 40 lbs? I never looked it up, but assumed there was one, but went with the rule of thumb: "If I can lift it myself into the overhead compartment without looking like I'm struggling, no one will ask me how much it weighs". And it took a carry-on packed full of lenses and camera gear to exceed 40 lbs.