wwings wrote:So I think there is a trend to reduce premium capacity - so perhaps it is just right sizing to the new environment?
I think I can agree. Several recent bookings (even 2 months out) with the other British Airline, 0 availability in Y or W, Only J or F with seats - on trips in July, Sept, and Oct (booking them as VS/DL would result in more stops ). Indicates a good demand even 3 months out in W/Y to some locations.
Also seeing W priced above J (or even F) in a lot of cases - likely because some corporate entities (like mine) only allow PE (automatically) unless a beancounter approves - and people don't book the cheaper flight as they don't ask and realise the responsible counter is fine with you booking the J in the circumstance. Part of people relying on in-house booking systems (which is ideal for speed) and not being bothered to work out how to do exceptions! (I'm sure many of us have this combined travel/expense system nowadays, it is quite popular)