Hi all, don't post on here very often - in fact haven't been on for so long have forgotten my details and had to re-register.
IMO this is not a good move. I have to juggle my schedule as it is to keep my BA Gold status valid, with their flights often being more expensive and after this will find it harder to do so.
I do not use the perk very often, but it has been very useful to me on a few occasions.
I agree with the sentiment that maybe it is because the facility is being overused by members who fly a lot of budget airlines, but to counter that, they are still at Gold status so BA are making money in some way!