Originally Posted by
jhayes_1780
Please note, if they are bought as seprate tickets (instead of one itinerary) and there is a delay getting back to DXB, you will be listed as a no show for the onward flights.
Good advice. This is a pretty big risk. What this means is that if you are delayed, miss or misconnect on KHI-DXB, UA will cancel the rest of your ticket from DXB-IAD due to no show. You will not show up as a misconnect.