Originally Posted by
FonzieBone
I am asked the question every time in Europe (usually United or Lufthansa). Apparently "No, my wife did." is acceptable.
Apparently also acceptable is "My Mom packed it" which is what my kid told the counter agent while I was busy with some paperwork.
But does anyone else remember flying shortly after the Lockerbie bombing? I flew out of Gatwick a month after that, and it was 20 Questions at the check-in desk. These days if I have checked baggage I often give it to the curbside folks and they're more interested in the size of the tip than the contents of your suitcase.