Originally Posted by
WineCountryUA
Seems to be an awful vigorous debate on an unknown policy?
Indeed. The title query has not been answered. First we should collect data points about W-A and A-A reassignments, perhaps even W-OA (opposite aisle).
Once we have evidence, it may be unnecessary to engage in these spirited debates, which seem to be based primarily on our own individual travel preferences (single or with companion).