Originally Posted by peleincubus

I'm looking at booking two flights for myself (i live in Austin) and my friend (she lives somewhat close to Houston)

I'm unfortunately not very well versed in using United miles (i have a csp and freedom for about a year)

Anyways.

When I look at flights from Austin there is a layover in Houston at IAH. But when i look at flying out of Houston there is a layover in Tampa or Atlanta. Is this right? In essence United forces you to take a layover??

Thanks for any information on if I am doing this wrong or if there is some way to circumvent this.