Originally Posted by
drewguy
Seems to me yes - the GPUs aren't worth anything to you in this scenario. Even the increased chance of CPUs seem meaningless. And as Plat you still get free award changes, etc., and the same luggage and E+ benefits.
The free award changes (including redeposits of miles) is the big one if you're going to be burning miles. I've used this many times as a Plat, and was loathe to make changes as a Gold.