Originally Posted by
bobbytables
However, while standing in line at the gate recently, one of the gate agents noticed my backpack and proactively asked if I had any checked luggage. When I said no, she said she needed my passport to re-enter the details. Now I’m curious - Why would these things be connected?
My guess is that her question actually meant to check if you had gone through the check-in desks. If you had checked bags, then presumably the check-in agent took care of whatever they needed to verify with your passport.
Shuly