Originally Posted by
fartoomanyusers
i tested a different hand luggage type on Saturday - a reasonably large rucksack (but definitely within hand luggage size limits).
it does appear (at least with Luton departures) - that if you don't have a wheelie, you have a very good chance of getting your hand baggage into the cabin.
it seems that FR staff at Stansted are operating the same policy - wheelies get tagged for the hold, but as long as your hand luggage is vaguely sensible size, and not a wheely, then you get away with bringing it into the cabin.
at least that was my experience departing from STN on Friday.