Hi All,

I am perplexed and am hoping for some help.

I'm booking a flight for business on 6/23 (need to book 2 weeks out), ORD-SMF.

The only reasonable flight time-wise leaves at 6a (UA1037, Fare Class W) to DEN, then DEN to SMF at 8:20a (UA5526, Fare Class P).

The issue is that I don't want to purchase First Class for the second segment (I want to be responsible with customer's money). According to the "Fare Class" link: E9, U9, H9; and according to Viewing seats, it appears there is plenty of seats available in Economy.

So, my question is, why is it forcing me to choose First Class for that segment?

Thanks in advance,
CoORD