Originally Posted by
sfogate
We are not allowed to short check any bags at the ticket counter.
If you are required to gate check your bag, just tell them what city you want it tagged to. No one is the wiser if you are short checking your bag.
If you would like to PM me with a name or description of the GA that you had problems with last night I will be happy to explain mileage runs to her.

^^This type of employee attitude is why I fly CO. Thanks sfogate!