Originally Posted by
libertyuk
Then it becomes a question as to whether status allows you to access them for free. It would be extraordinary to remove this from Elites and Golds, and it would mean Space + on international A320s will either have to increase in size, or will be sold out. It's already not easy to get Space + seats on some Trans Tasman flights booking 2-3 weeks out.
I believe United does both - Gold and Elites can access them for free and non-status can buy them.
It would not surprise me if this is the route they go. They may add more rows to accommodate increased demand.