At "Las Americas" airport in SD, I would say "No Problema"!
They never check ANYTHING!
At "POP", I can't say.
I would bring it, then do "Whatever Necessary" if they give you any grief at customs.
No trouble leaving the USA,checked luggage will not be any problem there.
Back-In-The-Day", Dominicans brought the car parts right into the cabin.
I saw a guy put a wind shield in the overhead compartment!
Today they just bring "Steamer Trunks" on, then spend 45 minutes trying to force it into the overhead.
Dominicans used to bring bottles of "Booze" with them into the cabin.
Since they were already drunk when they boarded, imagine how they got during the flight.
I once went to the back lavatory to PI$$ mid flight.
There was ground coffee all over some empty seats, on the floor, and especially in the bathroom.
I asked the flight attendant what happened???
She said the drunk Dominicans vomit all over themselves, the seats, and the bathroom, and ground coffee kills the stink.
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