Mickey2

Perhaps not the most accurate way to describe it, but there has been a few horror cases in handeling packages. If you can take it as hand luggage, you will have more control. I think there is a weight limit, 10 kg. There is a chance they can take a suite case / carry type case and store it on the floor some where near your seat. It should be easier since it's not an international flight, security is very strict these days and I'm not sure if the procedure has changed lately. When you ceck-in your colli at the desk, it has to be packed sercurely to be literally thrown on and off wagons and those baggage carousel / roller coaster delivery systems.