I'm really disappointed and shocked! Maybe I don't know LH well enough (SEN for 2 years) but this seems crazy! My company's policy is to book the cheapest eco ticket available (through internet or travel agent, doesn't matter... Whatever is cheaper). They look up the flights themselves (I just tell them when and where I need to be) so there's no possibility for me to book a more expensive class in eco...
Even with those cheap tickets, I'm upgraded quiet often (just today from PRG to FRA on an E ticket or last week from BEG to FRA also on E). I'm moving to Dubai as expat in Jan 2012 so I won't make it to SEN anymore next year. Now I suddenly don't feel that sad about this anymore! Emirates Gold... I'm on my way.
This is really disappointing...
PS. Any idea if SN, OS, LX will follow this stupid 'enhancement' soon?