"CAT1 REVERSION", l am not knocking your company,
No worries, I didn't think you were.
Fully agree with what you have said. I beleive that the NY flights were always designed as a target and test bed. Having said that, as you point out, they haven't sold too well - hence company employees being offered discounted fares!!!
Now upto the commercial department and beancounters to sell the capability once/if approved.!!