Yea no crap. We just flew and the lady checking in luggage told us they figure an average of 70lbs of carry on per passenger plus 35 lbs for whatever bags they might check. I guess that takes care of the people who don't miss many meals or snacks. My wife had a bag that weighed 49.2 lbs when we left and one that weighed 53.0 when we came back home .... nothing like opening suitcases on the airport floor to "redistribute" the weight. eyeroll here