The last time I checked a bag on UA was in 2005 (!). I was a bit apprehensive today checking it at all BTV-ORD-SFO (but it had to be done if I was to get some precious Vermont maple products home). ORD-SFO was an oversold B747, arriving in SFO International Terminal G with bags going to a Terminal 3 Domestic carousel. My bag was the very first one to appear! Bravo, UA! ^