Originally Posted by 90minfromJFK-CDG
I don't think that's true. I was able to create dummy bookings for BOS-XXX-SJC for a variety of airports and I called UA to book one as well with no mention of restrictive routings.
What dates are you looking at?
I also tried making dummy bookings for SEP 29. It is possible to book BOS-ORD-SJC or BOS-DEN-SJC but I didn't get T fares. Of the BOS=XXX=SJC choices for that day BOS-ORD-SJC booked in V for $317.30, BOS-IAD-DEN booked in V for $337.30, and BOS-DEN-SJC booked in V for $317.30.
Only BOS-LAX-SJC booked in T for $217.30.
Then again, I also tried flights on OCT 01 and found UA409 through DEN in T for $212.80. Perhaps the agent steered me wrong?