Originally Posted by
eigenvector
If, as some here believe, YQ is passed on to the operating carrier, then AE has no incentive to address YQ elimination tactics as it costs them nothing. In fact AE should attempt to acquire more award inventory from YQ-free carriers as it only improves their value proposition to the customer.
Except that its not - its passed to the ticketing carrier - and that ticketing carrier (AC) is very happy to impose the charges on AE, leaving AE with no choice but to collect them.