It's been noticeable the the CCR since the removal of the CCR card, that the 'offering' in the CCR has decreased. Now with the removal of the CCR JFK, GGL has been lowered again. (Maybe a sign of the things to come for all BAEC levels).

So perhaps, in hindsight that 'separate' level within Gold, was useful for BA to differentiate, as the number of customers involved was a lot lower.

If the CCR card was still around that may have also avoided the current situation in the Chelsea lounge re access and it's offering.

My initial thoughts were along the lines, 'what's the point it won't change anything'.