Originally Posted by
jsk1973
Wow. Talk about a recipe for massive luggage theft. Crazy.
Is it though? Considering how rare it is for someone to actually request the claim check I don't think there is an epidemic of bags being stolen. Seems like we hear much more about theft by airline employees while the bag is in their custody as opposed to bags disappearing from baggage claim.
Originally Posted by
hbtr
So yes, this is in fact part of Costco's membership rules. But the right to request a claim check also appears to be in AA's Conditions of Carriage:
"Checked baggage may be claimed only by the holder of the baggage claim check. Baggage will not be released unless all sums due American are paid. Baggage claim checks must be returned to American on request. American is not responsible to determine that the holder of the claim check is entitled to the baggage. If baggage claim checks are lost, proof of ownership may be required prior to release of the baggage."
Good to know!