Taking 27" iMac on a flight

I'm in Miami and bought a 27" inch iMac. I'm leaving for Dominican Republic in a few weeks where I live and I'm gonna take it with me. I was planning on un-mounting the base and take it on some big tote bag. The other options are iLugger, Pelican and other very expensive cases or UPS/Fedex which I simply can't afford, so in my case it's not an option.
Telling anything related to a MBP won't help I already have one and I study architecture and I need the big screen for 3d designs. Another option which I'm not willing to take the risk is to put it on check-in luggage. A relative suggested me Taino Cargo which is supposed to be a cheaper version of Fedex/UPS, but I'm still reluctant about it.
Btw the reason I bough the iMac here in Florida was because back in the DR it is way too expensive as is + the massive 16% taxes and I've been waiting a long time for this family trip just to buy it. So paying for those other costly options cancels the fact that I came to buy it here.

HI and welcome to Apple Discussions...
Contact the airlines and ask them for instructions. And definitely save the box that the iMac comes in as it's very handy for mobility. They may allow you to take it on the plane in the passenger section and stow in a safe place.
It really depends on the airline.
Btw the reason I bough the iMac here in Florida was because back in the DR it is way too expensive as is + the massive 16% taxes and I've been waiting a long time for this family trip just to buy it. So paying for those other costly options cancels the fact that I came to buy it here.
I understand but make sure and never lose the install discs that come with your iMac. They come packed in the box. If for any reason you have problems with it, you will need those discs to restore the system and use for troubleshooting the hard disk.
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