As one who enjoys the casual silent ease of a VFR transit across France in a small aeroplane, in what way is this an "improvement"?
Because we still have the choice. I used Brest on Sunday because the skies were filled with Brits going home avoiding the Shenanegans over Normandy.
On a normal day I might well not use the radio and chat to my passenger as I have traditionally done, as you know.
Have you decided to do a "Harry" on me on this Forum, by any chance?