That's the thing, not everybody is lucky enough to be able to fork out for the "option" year on year as insurance for a GF ticket. They've pushed members into a corner.
And that unfortunately so true Years (inc 08-10 rapt of the guarantee I never needed ) had great reserved seats then when life threw a curve ball I could no longer afford a couple of grand for the privilege Standard m/ship had to suffice. Back on feet now, duly prepared to resume 2017 expecting a great year, and the buggers throw a curve ball of their own. lol a good one, but after 40+years of longing for the day it appears I'll be missing out. Ironic I guess In the 80's & 90's I was one of those lucky corporates.