I think it is as intended. They are trying to make space transport via MS a service to use over automatic through Auction House. Kind of smart to do it this way. A lot of stuff can be moved cheaply through AH to help fund the up coming transport missions but there are a few things for the new Galactic Missions if you want to transport across space would require a MS service. MS services are cheap compared to using AH just pony up the PED for a MS, heck some are like 5-7 PED if you use a scheduled service.