But you said yourself that you usually don't get CPUs because of the 1Ks and GSs on the routes you fly. Therefore, either a Kettle will buy the TOD or you will. That's your choice. And if your employer is paying the coach fare it's only a pittance out of your pocket for the TOD. Your choice is clear.
RNE, saying, "Swallow your pride, play ball by UA's new rules, and enjoy FC."
Pittance? Guess I'm not rich like you are. Flying every week or two would be hundreds of dollars a month to sit up front out of my pocket. Not going to do it. Have better things I can spend my money on. Yes, the kettles and any elite that does buy the TOD is going to get the F seat before I do. I understand that and understand that if I continue to fly UA it will be this way, I will be in the back of the bus. No pride to swallow with this regard and who says I have to play by UA's rules to sit up front. Most of my flights are about 2 hours. I can survive just fine in E+. I will take the CPU when/if I get it but other than that I will be in coach.I know that and accept it flying out of SFO and usually through DEN.