Off to FRA from LBA via LHR on Friday for a long weekend away. For once I will only have my cabin sized wheelie case with me. Undecided where to check it in or not:

Pros of checking in
Not having to wheel it about all the time
No hassle with security and stowage onbioard

Cons of checking in
Waiting around at baggage reclaim
Remote chance of going astray

Question is do the pros outweigh the cons or vice-versa?

I am asking as this is the first time I have considered HBO