the European model is different.. worse onboard 'domestic' (intra-EU) product but you get a decent lounge on the departure side for business class.
I prefer the American model for lounge/onboard balance. The overall experience has been nothing but a race to the bottom however, in everything but the flatness of the seats in J.
I can't help but think that a lot of the paid business traffic will be put off by the changes, from what is already a sub-par product.