Originally Posted by
Jyrsa
I just witnessed some forced gate checking on HEL-ARN earlier today. Granted that person was on light ticket and tried to bring a spinner and a backpack as carryon.
In fact, quite a few of the last people to board had a red beep and needed to check with a GA. It's possible that after a point they started enforcing the rules for light ticket holders.
I've witnessed the "red beep" even at the front of the line, albeit at a bus gate at HEL. Gate check or furious shuffling ensued, some people were able to "unload" their carry-ons to travel companions etc.
Cheers,
Tseta