Determined to avoid baggage fees for his holiday to Pisa, Benjamin Till trawled several different shops armed with a tape measure in search of the right suitcase.
Eventually, he found a case within the dimensions EasyJet allows for a free underseat bag - or so he thought.
When Mr Till arrived at London Gatwick Airport in December 2023, he discovered those measurements included wheels, meaning his bag was deemed slightly too big.
He protested, but eventually paid £48 to bring the bag on board. He says he was told to remove the wheels for the way back - which he did.
But at the gate on his way home, he was told the suitcase was still too large, so he sat on the floor, unpacking his dirty underwear and souvenirs into a bin bag.
