Indeed.

I assume that, if you hold status, you would still end up with Zone 2 boarding on a Basic ticket and thereby "miss" the likelihood of being required to give up your handluggage if you're one of the last to board - with the other Basic and Light ticketholders - if the gate agent is informed that the overhead bins are full and all remaining carry-on bags need to be checked.

I'll be travelling on a Basic ticket for the first time in the next few weeks so will be able to confirm afterwards if I get Zone 2.