Originally Posted by
jackvogt
It was not the OPs fault the bad did not make it to LGA. They accepted the bags and it was their responsibility to get them to NYC. The damage to the interior of the bag was likely not their fault, could have been due to pressure, but it also could have been due to the baggage crew throwing it around. As for the excess baggage fee I would have thought they would waive it. Clearly you weren’t trying to take advantage of the system so it seems like they should have.
i doubt a baggage claim would be successful although it couldn’t hurt to try.
Usually a late check in with luggage will result in a different claim check with disclaimers of possibly not making it and no delivery — the baggage is accepted with limitations. Long time since I did that but I do remember being relieved to see my suitcase.