Yes. It is all domestic -- thanks very much for the reply. Would like to avoid checking baggage, but it's for a sporting event and the tools of the trade won't fit on the plane unfortunately. I have someone in the destination city that could pickup the bag in my absence if necessary (assuming that'll work). And this would be the only time; won't be habitual move. Thanks again.
Yours bags could set out unattended until you get to them. I would not leave anything of value in them or have someone there to get the bags as they come off the belt.