Originally Posted by
Steve M
Since UA offers one-way awards at half the round-trip price, can you redeem a round-trip as two one-way awards on the same PNR, as long as you don't take advantage of round-trip-only features such as a stopover? If so, does this happen automatically?
you can book a RT as two OWs, but not automatic
A downside to two OWs is potential double the cancel / change fees (if not Plat or higher, such as the OP) if you have a change in travel plans.