Originally Posted by
Often1
AC, like many carriers, hopes that the 15% "discount" will make you go away. It probably does end most claims and thus, the few times people also claim EC 261/2004 compensation are not a big issue to AC. More importantly, while there is some cost to a discount because you are occupying a seat which might -- stress might -- have sold for more, the hit to net revenue is not much.
Oh yeah, I've flown AC due to a voucher before now when I might not have done without it.
Though you appear to be indicating AC only sells each seat once