Originally Posted by
AA777
Well, they actually don't check bags thru on OW flights either unless all part of same PNR. HAD LONG DISCUSSIONS WITH AA about this on my last trip to Asia that involved PHL-DFW-HKG in paid J followed by HKG-TAO in Y on award tix booked thru AA with AA miles.
Not the end of the world mind you, but the policies are a bit convoluted for an experienced AA/OW flyer, can't imagine what it's like for a first timer.
Cheers,
AA777
Strange, because I've not had an issue the few times that I needed AA to check bags through to a separate CX ticket. Done this at LAS, SJC and DTW.