Originally Posted by
Santander
Anyone recently have experience with short checking a bag for a UA-EI connection? I have a ORD-LHR-DUB flight with a 4+ hour connection and want to pick up my bag (an empty suitcase I borrowed and would like to return to its owner) in LHR if possible.
On a single ticket, your bags will be checked thru to DUB. EI connection does not change that.
You can ask at ORD but UA policy is check thru to DUB. You should not see your bags at LHR
This about preventing hidden city ticketing..