Originally Posted by baccarat_king

I agree with this, conceptually. Even as a not particularly happy Platinum (who has a happier Diamond SO).

But, and it's a big BUT, it's all going to come down to how easy (or hard) it is to use the (any fare) Global Upgrades for international flights.

This is something, I "think" we will have to wait to find out about. I am not particularly optimistic, it will be easy to clear these upgrades (in advance); but perhaps, if they clear with a good % at the gate, it will be ok. The ability to upgrade a €500 to €1200 roundtrip from Europe to the States is a pretty big deal (same for Asia, though, I hardly track those routes and/or fares).