Originally Posted by
carpboy
What is the deal with the bags and changing connections? This makes no sense, she started the trip and flew with her bags on the first leg. If CO misconnected the bags they'd have no problem in putting them on a flight w/out its owner being there, so why this?
You must consider who initiated the disconnect between a bag and an owner. If the owner volunteers for the separation, it's a security concern, and it will be denied as such.
If the airline volunteers the separation, it's not viewed as a security issue, and you are allowed to board without your bag being with you.