Originally Posted by
FWAAA
On international flights, I believe that bags must be pulled even though all checked bags are screened.
Supposed to be pulled, yes. I fell asleep in a DFW AA lounge and missed my connection to LAX and the following flight to PVG. My checked suitcase did not miss anything and it was waiting for me the following day.
The luggage guy at LAX was apologetic but said it happens often.