I can't even imagine traveling with more than one piece of carry-on luggage! We're buying rev tickets from AF to fly CDG/MLA (Malta) and we are permitted 1 checked bag, 23K, no charge. I'm not sure why AF would permit nonrevs to take more than revs?
Note: Each rev tkt is only $25 more than zed low--the peace of mind alone is worth that! AND we can go straight to transfer desk.