Originally Posted by
GetAA81Back2ARN
I think this is mainly a policy decision from OV. Obviously there is a interline agreement between the carriers but the CI-staff at OV has probably been told NOT to throughcheck any baggage on separate tickets.
As you can buy tickets all the way they can also handle the luggage.
A lot of carriers do have the same rules including SK.
AY, for example, only forwards luggage on same bookings or to other OneWorld partners not to other carriers (unless on same booking).
I guess UA staff has not been told the same and therefor gives you this service.
At TLL, I have had SK check-in staff check bags through on a separate itinerary on CX, and CX was able to do the same on my flight back.
I guess I'm just curious when it's a matter of policy, and when it's a matter of check-in agents not wanting/knowiing how to do it.