Is it too late?
As a Silvercard holder with Gold in sight, I have decided to vote with my feet. Paying double for half the service you get on award winning middle eastern carriers, does not make sense!
A reduced (premium) product is one thing, getting this served by unfriendly crew that can only spout BASSA rethoric is quite another!
I had one exception during 6 businness class sectors in the past month where the crew served the reduced offerings with a smile and a joke; believe me it made up for the 2nd choice meal!!!