Originally Posted by brenc3

.. The problem is, what if you get some crummy agent who doesn't know how to do their job properly? I had a similar situation in SYD, flying QF SYD-HKG, overnight (<24hr) layover, then HKG-NRT-LAX-SAN on a separate ticket. The J checkin agent said oh no, we could never check your bags through. They would stay in HKG overnight and that's a security risk! ..