Originally Posted by
LondonElite
Sorry, but what is the relevance to the OP's point/question, which is about ticket control, not pricing?
A point was made that elites have equal/cheaper tickets than those through TAs/3rd parties which was being refuted.
I think the low cost/revenue earned through TA/third parties is why Airlines won't offer any assistance (unless perhaps you are an elite) and defer to booking channel.