Originally Posted by
cagcag
Hello. What is the current situation with short checking luggage at a domestic connection point?
Generally if not an overnight or a port of entry (where you get your bags for customs) UA will check bags thru and not short-check. It is always possible the check-in agent will short check but that is the exception, not the norm.
For another discussion (for those wanting check-thru) see
Overnight, long layover/connection check through baggage question (consolidated)