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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 12:17 pm
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Originally Posted by LAXUAFF
... Question -- is this a proper workaround? ...
yes
Using Multi-city is probably the best / only way to force a particular flight.

UA.com makes no pretense it is a TA or offers equal access to non-UA operated flights. They are a business and will naturally do what's in they best interest.

Originally Posted by LAXUAFF
...Would luggage be tagged all the way to VIE, despite the fact that I'm booking 2 separate flights (in a multi-city setting)? ...
yes
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