Originally Posted by
paul4040
An alternative is to "cry off sick" (not recommended as unethical, tbh) at LHR. But then you wouldn't really be able to try to fly to BLQ...
There's no requirement to give a reason for reclaiming bags other than "I am not flying to CPH". However a change of plan and an onwards BA ticket would be fine. It could involve 2 hours of waiting however.