Ryanair Hand Luggage Being Weighed

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...Case in point, flew with Aer Lingus last week with a carry on bag that was 58cm x 40 cm x 24cm. Aer lingus staff only asked us to put it into the sizing machine at the gate, wouldn't fit obviously so they put in the hold. No charges!
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Just to let you know, since Aer Lingus moved to Terminal 2 they have started checking the size of bags at the departure gates before security (not all the time but all the same!). If they catch you there they do tell you to go back and check the bag in and you do get charged. Only applies to T2 travel though at other airports it is still check at gate only when the flight is full.