Well, in the words of the Joker..."if you gotta go, go with a smile"
I've just used my two remaining companion vouchers to book a trip to Vegas and New York later this year with the family, flying in style. As my AMEX is due for renewal at the end of Feb, I shall now be watching with interest to see what sticks in the coming weeks, and will then decide whether to stay or wave goodbye to it and BA.
If I do go, then it's not with any regrets - thanks BA for all the fun BAEC has provided and the trips that Avios / Companion Vouchers meant I could do that I could never have afforded otherwise.
See you on the other side!