Has anyone else noticed that it is getting harder and harder to use GGL jokers? In my experience it used to be pretty straightforward getting availability released (maybe with the exception of Maldives for Christmas and things like that). These days it seems to require a fair bit of flexibility, moving trips a few days forward or backwards or showing flexibility with the cabin. My current attempt at making a booking has been with the “back office” for 6 days, also something I’ve never experienced before.

Is this just me? Or is this an impact of the new Amex vouchers coming with their own “space release” mechanism?