Gee - I've flown coach when entitled to business when my departmental budget was real tight. No miles, no split-the-diff, no cash. Just trying to 'do the right thing'.

At times, there are considerations related to 'taking one for the team'. Sure beats getting layed-off. Heaven knows that there are many people who would be willing to do the travel in coach, with no miles or upgrades, just to have the job.

All this attitude and talk of being screwed by the company - don't think it is the same degree as losing medical benefits or having friends fired. The 10K miles is a token, maybe not the wonderful prize the some feel they deserve, but a token nonetheless.

Let's keep things in perspective.