As I've opined for some time now...AC is moving towards an E/E+ business model, with all E+ services as paid.
MLL access, and now you can upgrade to E+ err I mean to Exec. class via online check-in many times.
The costly to administer 3-tier status program will be dropped in favor of a 2 tiered scheme (Basic, and Premium) , and all amenities, perks, and upgrades will be available via paid access.
When AC removed J seats from all A320s the writing was on the wall as to how much they value E and SE business.