Thanks for taking a look and commenting with advice!

Clacko, I wasn't seriously considering the $3000 ticket as it is out of our means, so did not think to write down the details of the flights, but it was 2-stop from Denver to KUL (I think Frankfurt was involved somewhere and it was on UA).

I had no idea you could interline bags! I will definitely ask if this trip actually turns out to be financially feasible on separate tickets. THANK YOU! <3