Originally Posted by
findark
MCT at SFO shows as 0h35 since 04-Jan-22, and 0h40 if connecting from a widebody.
This is the correct answer.
Originally Posted by
Steve M
ExpertFlyer says MCT for UA-UA domestic at SFO is 50 minutes, not 30.
No, you’re looking at the airport’s generic MCT.
findark is correct; UA has overrides for online connections.
Originally Posted by
Steve M
I'm really surprised that UA would ticket a connection less than the MCT.
They would not.
If OP’s friend actually has a 30m connection, and that wasn’t an approximation, then there must have been a schedule change, and UA will indeed allow a free change without collecting a fare difference.