Originally Posted by Adam Smith

Suggesting AC was letting half the J cabin go to eUps in advance is ludicrous. While R0 might be more common now, it's not like these flights were typically R9 before. Is restricting R space resulting in a seat or two on some flights going un-upgraded to the gate? Possibly. But close to half the cabin? No.

It's clear that the Olympics are driving people away from CDG in particular and that AC and others are seeing softening in demand for premium leisure travel. That's it.