Originally Posted by
Away from YYZ
Ture... But I have heard another version of the reasoning, is your luggage must travel with you unless it was 'unintentionally misplaced' (i.e. no one knows about it, until you find out at arrival) Once I was told is for security/safety reasons.
That rule is not applicable in this case. It has to do with the passenger no-showing for the origin or connection flights when their luggage is loaded on those flights - doesn't apply when the passenger makes the flight but luggage misses.