Originally Posted by
SFOSpiff
I wonder if this is related to people constantly trying to sneak into seats they didn't pay for (United Economy+, exit rows that cost extra, etc.)
More government-enforced revenue protection?
I could see that being a theft of services type thing, unless you could show you would be otherwise permitted to be there (i.e. UA elite for E+ and had your card).
Otherwise, you might just the ol Disobeying a Crew Member's Instructions charge.