Given the cutbacks to mid-tiers for next year, I'd be looking at what I can enjoy most now. Are there any specific advantages to being 50K rather than 35 next year that would sway your decision?
Fully agree here. This is really the only question you need to answer for yourself.
My vote would be to take CX. A pair of seats in the middle would be ideal IMO. Their hard product in J blows away AC. Same goes for service. Food is about equal.