Checking a bag between legs on a multi-leg flight?
 

Later this month I'll be flying MEL-FRA via HKG (of course with CX) and would like to check a bag straight through to FRA but would also like to do some shopping in HKG during my layover. Is it possible to check a second bag HKG-FRA or is this prohibited due to the fact that I'm already checked in?

Yes you certainly can. I have done this many times.

LOL. From the title, I thought you wanted to hold the bag between your legs! :D

Thanks kamiao.

LOL. :D

You are welcome. Do check your luggage allowance though. You can do this only if you still have some luggage allowances left - otherwise you may expect to pay.

CX is generous given you are a QF WP but just in case... :-)

Sorry to hijack the thread but thought this is somewhat relevant. Is it possible to do the following with two bags (within allowance for NorthAm flights):
Bag #1: Original Destination --> Final Destination (through checked in)
Bag #2: Original Destination --> Transit Point (HKG) Baggage Claim --> Shopping & Re-Packing --> Transit Point (HKG) Re-Check-in --> Final Destination

I don't think this would present a problem. Your tickets to US should give you two bags of allowances for all legs. (But it's been a fact that I have never done this for my SYD-HKG-USA connections, only on other connections).