1) you are sounding snarky
2) the OP paid his dues. Too bad if it means you/I lose out on an UG or two. Maybe DL wouldn't even be around today if he and others didn't give DL the business they did back in the day.
Losing an u/g to a person who has paid their dues in one thing.
Losing an u/g to their non-elite companion is another thing.
I think the policy is fair. You are entitled to the u/g policy pertaining to your status. If you want a second upgrade, then you sacrifice your normal spot in the pecking order in return for a chance at 2 upgrades.
If a PM or DM wants a companion upgrade that badly (especially one who admittedly does not fly Delta much anymore), why not use a couple SWUs?