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I have a similar question that I don't think warrants a new thread.

There are mixed reports in this thread about AA and short-checking bags.

I'm looking at a mileage run next year that will have five segments, an overnight at the final port, then back to as far as the second city (ORD).

If I ask the check-in agent at the initial port of departure to check my bag only to ORD, rather than my final destination, would this be an issue? My plan is to arrange for BagsVIP to collect the bag for me in ORD.

I will have an approximate three hour layover there so it is more than plausible. My concern is that AA doesn't do short-checking or isn't interested in doing so.