I'm well under the standard weight for a pax and it annoys me that i don't get credit for that. I can't remember the last time i had checked baggage. Even when going overseas i just take a cabin sized bag. Weight limit here in OZ but none in the US. Yes every overhead bin is full in the US no one checks baggage, hell i even saw people with small dogs and cats in a small carry on. There should be a weight limit on carry on bags, when we landed at Salt Lake City after a frantic last second go around we spanked on and a bin popped open and i lost a tooth when a real heavy bag wacked me in the head. Worked out OK tho. Few hours delay then bumped up to first class for the rest of the trip and a fat cheque for next years trip.
FH