‘My cabin bag was too big for this airline – these are the ones you need to buy’

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Despite being a seasoned globetrotter, I always find it challenging to pack light. However, with airlines now slapping on extra fees for checked luggage, I've been trying to stick to carry-on only – but this strategy almost backfired on a recent flight.

On a weekend jaunt to Dublin with Aer Lingus, I packed my trusty Briggs & Riley carry-on suitcase (my exact model isn't available anymore, but this one is similar).

Unbeknownst to me, my specific route (handled by Emerald Airlines) was classified as an Aer Lingus Regional flight, which meant stricter baggage size restrictions: bags can't exceed 48cm x 33cm x 20cm, compared to the regular Aer Lingus flights' allowance of 55cm x 40cm x 24cm.This resulted in my suitcase being relegated to the hold after all.To sidestep this pricey pitfall in the future, I've discovered a few carry-on suitcases that should comply with even the most stringent size limits...

READ MORE: 'I asked a woman what foundation she used because her skin looked so good' READ MORE: Lakeland's popular heated airer reduced by £50 and it could slash household bills Antler Soft Stripe Underseat £130 from Antler As the name implies, this boxy carry-on from Antler is designed to snugly fit under the seat in front of you on a flight – a nifty feature if the overhead compartments are chock-a-block.