Originally Posted by
Starman
So assuming that the IRROPS accommodation doesn't replace another pax, what is the point of stricter IRROPS rules for BE tickets? To make sure that the customer is angry enough that they don't buy BE again? Or fly UA again?
There's similarly no point to not allowing advance seat assignments. Given there's no option to buy out of that, it's purely punitive rather than revenue producing.
This stuff really only makes sense if you view BE as a stealth fare increase . . . the "we want to discourage passengers from buying these tickets and instead opt to pay $20 more" theory.
And just to be clear, I'm not saying UA actually has a stricter IRROPS rebooking policy for BE fares, just that I wouldn't be surprised if they do (and that it would be permitted under the CoC).