Really? I organically hit GGL without issue (I don't make a habit of TP runs, which I assume is what you mean) and whilst I'll defnitnely be flying 4 long haul returns in that period, I certainly won't be BOOKING them in the same period. My calendar for long haul is full about 6 months out - I'm currently booking April. There will always be short haul hoppers that crop up, but not long haul.

Let's also not forget there's Christmas and New Year taking up a good 2 week chunk of this period, which for work-flyers means most are grounded at that time.