Became convinced some time back that BA policy towards Gold card holders was based on a belief that as they were all regular travellers on the airline anyway, it could treat them how it wanted.
One thing will be for sure. Any change to Exec Club benefits will probably favour the airline more than the Gold card holder, however it is dressed up.
Shame really as I have a number of friends who fly for BA as both flight deck and cabin crew. They are just as frustrated at the way bean counters are ruining this once excellent airline, as anyone else
Rant over.