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You generally avoid checking bags if you try to do a hidden city trick, and also by paying extra for an early boarding group in case of gate checking.

Safe to assume someone pulling this "trick" plans accordingly, no? You don't HAVE to check bags.

I think most people doing this are doing carry-on only.

I can remember once in the past 5 years checking a bag.

You don't check in bags if you're using this method.

I have asked them not to check in my bag all the way several times. And Lufthansa had complied my request every time.