Originally Posted by
avatexrs
If I book an award ticket VIE to ORD to DFW using Air Canada miles, and the first leg is on Austrian Air and the second leg is on United, I know I get a free checked bag on the Austrian leg. What about on the United flight from ORD to DFW? ....
As long as you are not stopping at ORD and just connecting, OS should check you thru to DFW. No extra costs.
Originally Posted by
avatexrs
, when and how would I get a seat assignment on the United leg?
The back 1/3 seats of economy can be selected at booking (if still available). Otherwise at check-in with UA, you can selected or be assigned economy seats for free.