The elimination of the tab programme has been a joke. I have never had a reply to an email from Tab, and my account was deactivated so I couldn't even book a flight to use up my points before the deadline. And don't even get me started about trying to get them on the phone.
I was a gold circle client through the AIB credit card, the only read advantage was to be able to check in at the premier desk. I will miss that. But only when checking in with aer lingus who I will avoild like the plague. Again.