Originally Posted by
jackal
If that baggage allowance is needed, since upgrades never happen before the gate anyway, is it possible to check in, check baggage, and then have someone (lounge agent, gate agent, phone agent, etc.) split the records after the traveling companion drops his/her bags off?
Doable, getting the agent to un-check you both in and splitting the PNR is another story.
Most of the time I am sure they'd be happy to do it.