Originally Posted by Gardyloo
But note that this "exception" is frequently ignored by checkin people in out-stations, resulting in claim/recheck yoga at London. One must be adamant and physically inspect the tags to make sure they show the final destination past London.
Agreed. I had a F class ticket on BA SYD-HKG connecting to AA F on a separate ticket to the States. I had all appropriate documentation to show the BA agent in SYD. She went up two levels of command at my insistence, and was adamantly refused approval of checking my bag thru to the US.