Q:

Emirates luggage size rules changed since Nov.15, 2014

According to http://www.emirates.com/us/english/plan_book/essential_information/baggages/baggages.aspx,

For tickets issued on or after November 15, 2014 
Total dimensions (length + width + height) of each piece must not
  exceed 150 cm (59 inches). Customers with individual items exceeding
  above dimensions up to 300 cm (118 inches) will be charged an
  additional fee. Individual items with total dimensions exceeding 300
  cm (118 inches) cannot be transported as checked baggage and must be
  sent as cargo or freight. 
For customers with two pieces of luggage in all three classes, the
  total combined dimensions of both pieces should not exceed 300 cm (118
  inches).
For tickets issued prior to November 15, 2014
Total dimensions (length+ width+ height) of each piece must not exceed
  158 cm (62 inches). For Economy Class customers with two pieces of
  luggage, the total combined dimensions of both pieces must not exceed
  273 cm (107 inches). Customers with baggage exceeding these dimensions
  will be charged an additional fee.

I'm allowed 2 bags, and I have two bags that measure 158cm. Since Nov.15, 2014, the max size allowed has been reduced from 158cm to 150cm. How strictly are the new rules enforced? Do I need to buy new bags just for this one flight? I couldn't find any info about the fees for luggage that violates size restrictions.

A:

There is a good reason carry on luggage is measured by putting in a bin (which btw is always a little bigger actually than advertised). Your luggage is not a right cuboid and measuring it precisely is very hard. This is only a guess but I bet they will let 8 cm slide... provided your bag is indeed 150cm. Does that include handles? Wheels? And so on. In short: if I were flying Emirates a lot and my luggage is not expensive then but only then would I buy new luggage.

