Originally Posted by
Global_Hi_Flyer
But if your experience is the same as mine, you WILL end up arguing with a TSA person stationed at the exit of the baggage recheck area (depending on terminal) about being allowed to take the bag through.
If you decide to do this, take the baggage tag off at the earliest opportunity, and before you get to the recheck area.
Alternatively, ask the gate agent at the departing airport to check your bag through to JFK and not your final destination.