Originally Posted by HobokenFlyer

I think the question is...

My and my family are all on my own PNR, so we ALL get 3x70lb bags...for a total of 12 bags (assuming family of 4).

My family only has 6 bags to check, is the other 6 bag allowance at my disposal, I think is the question.

I think it is very simple, you go to the kiosk, you punch in your max allowable bags that you need (let's say 10), the printer will print off 10 bag tags, you show the 4 BPs and the id's for the 4 BPs and start handing over bags. I don't think they will question you. Your "friends" can just check in "with no bags"

I think only ONCE in my lifetime on CO did someone read my personal name tags on the BAGS and match boarding passes....which I thought was completely ludicrous.
I wouldn't be surprised if that starts happening -- with all the security concerns.
Just remember, those bags are on YOUR PNR, which means that if the bags get lost, etc. they are your responsibility...let's say you get tossed off the flight for causing "a disturbance" or get IDB'd, they you AND your friends bags may get removed from the plane.