Originally Posted by
Often1
The broken fare issue is a bit of a red herring. If this is a connection on a single e-ticket number, DL will check the bags through to the final ticketed destination absent circumstances not relevant here.
Agreed. There is nothing particularly unique or uncommon for there to be a fare break at a connecting city. If the itinerary is less expensive this way, the GDS/CRS will price it as such. It's still a valid O&D ticket (assuming one does not intentionally purchase separate tickets), and there should be no with issue checking bags/IRROPS, etc.