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IAH-OIL-TRASH
At the airport:
5) Your best shot at an airport solution is with an agent at a United Club, but you'll have to be a member, have a Chase pass, or buy entry.
6) Seriously, your best chance is call again and try to resolve prior to going to airport.
The OP will have UC access because of the travel companion whose u/g already cleared.
But totally agree you want to sort this out if possible ASAP, especially with the bizarre thing of u/g clearing on a totally different flight
Good luck OP. Sounds like UA bungled something -- hope it works out for you. Let us know