Thread: Luggage connection in Paris

Originally Posted by spongebue

flassher, you are right. PPBM (Positive Passenger Baggage Match) is a requirement on international flights, and is also often attempted (not an absolute requirement) on US domestic flights. However, I know that many airlines also have a stand-by tag that can be attached to the checked bag tag, maybe that can be used for standby pax like that?

The Standby Tag is put on a bag when the nonrev checks in, even if the nonrev gets a seat. The reason is that it can be located and removed should the nonrev be bumped.
I have never come across an airline that will put a Standby Tag on a bag for a connecting flight for a nonrev....there might be an inhouse system within an airline but connecting between different airlines would be a hassle and I doubt it is ever done. Cheers.

Originally Posted by spongebue

flassher, you are right. PPBM (Positive Passenger Baggage Match) is a requirement on international flights, and is also often attempted (not an absolute requirement) on US domestic flights.

That surprises me as i worked for Continental for 18 years and never heard that state side PPBM is NOT a requirement...so if a passenger fails to board a domestic flight then the bag stays onboard???? .....interesting. Cheers.