You assume that I love AC and have status at AC. Hope you read my mostly critical posts. Like you I buy J because it "guarantees" a minimum level of comfort. (Not bought Tango or Flex all year). Meal choice, concierge service, priority boarding and COS bonus are not issues with me. Leg room, space, "privacy" and a little quiet, are. I will be traveling BA and SQ over the next four weeks. AC services those routes so like you, I select a best option( for me) when available.