I would be interested to know how many 2006 Plats will drop status for 2007 compared to other years. I think it will be a larger percentage than normal, but doubt NWA will do anything special for those Plats who have remained loyal (or held hub hostage)
As it stands, I'll drop to Silver next year and do not expect to be offered Gold based upon past Plat status. Nor would I want it - that would just signal to me that is a cheapened token and not really of value.