Intentionally Missing Connection with Checked Bag - Domestic Travel
My minor child (15) is travelling soon through Charlotte then to Columbia, SC. Wife would prefer to pick up child in Charlotte so child doesn't have to make the connection in Charlotte. However, tickets are significantly more expensive to Charlotte ($480 direct to Charlotte, $265 to Columbia with connection in Charlotte). Child will have a checked bag. What happens to the checked bag if child misses connection in Charlotte? Can we get the bag in Charlotte? Will AA send it to Columbia and I could pick it up at the luggage office there?
This will be a one-way ticket and a checked bag is required. We are not planning on doing the unaccompanied minor assistance (optional, but not required for 15 year old).