Originally Posted by
EmailKid
Probably the same way they keep track of other BE pax to keep them from poaching better seats and/or overhead space @:-)
Here's what United has to say:
Bolding mine. BE is not Economy, but again, we'll have to wait for first hand report, and we all know FA can bend the rules or make up their own ....
Link to above quote.
Do we know if the newish FA phone app indicates BE pax? My understanding was that it indicates MileagePlus status, but not fare or anything like that.