Originally Posted by
hur88
2. Yes, she can safely dump the final LAX-SAN segment. However, you have to tell the agents in HKG to short check your bags to LAX. Otherwise, they will be checked all the way to SAN.
You have to take your bags through customs, so it doesn't matter where they're tagged to, as long as they make it to LAX with you. Just take them out the door when you get to LAX. Of course, it's wise to have them checked only to LAX, in case they arrive later.