Originally Posted by
corporate-wage-slave
Not exaclly. There is the existing ability to check in hand luggage compliant items if on a Basic fare, and in the case of Italy (and Turkey) then you have to use that facility if your bag won't go under the seat in front. But that isn't a backdoor route to increasing your allowance.
The only flights where hand baggage should be accepted free of charge are those to Italy at this time.