I wouldn't blame the airline as a whole, because I've had mostly great experiences with United and you did the one thing most people would not have done, which was persist on getting a flight out. If their plane delayed and you missed your connection, they have to get you out "by any means neccessary", which includes flying out on another airline. I've only had an issue once on a misconnect with United where I did get an agent who would not rebook me on another airline. Turns out she was a new agent and did not know the rules when it comes to misconnects (I didn't even ask for a hotel or anything I just wanted a flight, which like you would, have been two days away). A senior agent came over and explained how it works. Also you can talk to reservation, they understand the rules and will normally accommodate. Or better yet book through Orbitz, honestly they do great, GREAT work when you have a misconnect or cancellation. If it's available they will rebook you in seconds and you're on you're way. Hope this helps.
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