Originally Posted by
nukchebi0
So all that is necessary to have a hopelessly oversized "carry-on" bag checked for free through to my final destination is to take in through security and not the airplane until they call for zone 4?
I guess you could do that - but it is possible that the GA will not let you board with a "hopelessly oversized" bag and charge you before you board. I have heard GAs make this threat in announcements but haven't stuck around to see if they actually follow through.