Originally Posted by
fruitcage
because such an announcement cannot be predicted with any certainty?
because you plan on taking luggage far bigger than the hand baggage allowances so you could be charged to check it in?
because you plan on taking luggage containing sharps or liquids, and so won't get as far as the gate?
Fair enough. But I won't be doing it again. I'll be joining the large carry-on crowd and potentially jumping the queue.