So we can assume the airlines will use COVID to screw customers?
I see lots of airlines saying no carry-ons and no more free upgrades as a "safety measure." Explain to me how upgrading FF poses a health risk exactly? This helps nothing but the airline's bottom line. They should be cleaning every seat on the plane, and even if they NEEDED to know who was going to be where, they could close the upgrade window at t+12h or something. Beyond that, you can be sure if someone pays to upgrade 15 minutes before the flight they airline won't balk. No meals on longhauls, no lounges, but don't worry tickets will still be expensive! Just like all those "temporary" fees airlines institute that never go away.