Originally Posted by
doobierw
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.
The disconnect was airline initiated in this case, they never should have changed her official ticket to the next flight. After the fact when it was pointed out to them, she was told not to worry and to take the earlier flight if she made it in on time.