A seasoned commercial pilot has revealed why airlines are enforcing stricter rules on luggage, with changes relating mainly to weight limits, safety and keeping flights on schedule. Elsewhere across the world, airlines continue to tweak their carry-on luggage rules. Writing for the Independent, she explained: 'At the start of my flying career in 1998, the regulated standard weight for passengers flying in Australia was 77kg per person. 'Then the standard weight for carry-on baggage is 7kg per passenger.' In addition, the rise of budget airlines has made carry-on rules inconsistent and stricter.

Source: Daily Mail January 20, 2026 07:15 UTC