Originally Posted by
ISTFlyer
So, many GGL's would eventually drop status in 2023, especially those who were flying for business and their company switched from in-person meetings that require travel to online video conferencing applications if applicable. There are some other examples such as their travel policy changed to active travel only which is related to a factory/manufacturing plant visit, conference/exposition, occasions where legal documents must be signed, etc... which means that many people who were GGL pre-COVID might not retain it with current circumstances unless they spend a lot of money out of their own pocket.
These people above would start dropping status at February 28, 2023 so I personally wouldn't make a conclusion on overcrowding until Fall 2023.
Also, during my multiple visits at the CCR within the last 3 months, I never saw it was overcrowded where it was difficult to find a seat ( although had occasions where all sets of seating areas at the terrace had at least one occupant ). I can't comment on busy UK holiday periods though.
Yes, and that's why I don't think BA will ultimately spend money on extensive renovations to increase capacity, if they believe the problem will work itself out. They will be able to predict the drop off in GGL numbers during 2023 far better than us.
But as you say, the drop in numbers won't start to happen until 1st March 2023 - over 4 months away. That will mean having to smooth other complaints about overcrowding in the meantime, which is a more polite way of saying they will ignore them
FWIW, I haven't seen any overcrowding at all in the CCR this year - might just be lucky in terms of timing.