Originally Posted by canadiancow

I suspect it's just a small part of Aeroplan 2.0 that they can implement with no real effort or announcement.

My second guess is that it's an unintended consequence of airport systems moving to Amadeus, and it was easier to change the policy than the implementation, especially since there's going to be an Aeroplan 2.0 right around the corner. Basically the same reason that Aeroplan's systems all suck right now.

Anyone with non-AC *S want to book a refundable flight for tomorrow, check in, and see what zone you get?