With all of the devaluation changes that have been made over the last 12+ months, along with the absolute cluster F that the upcoming C+ "upgrade" process will be, I see no reason to strive for DM (other than GUCs).

Whether on OPM or their own dime, there are bound to be some pretty pissed off PMs and DMs come early 2016.

I have shifted my leisure travel habits to cheapest/best timing option, and occasionally opt for FCM fares. I did so for Christmas, and have since watched the F cabin fill up around us. Glad I didn't opt for the upgrade lottery, loyalty doesn't mean bull squeeze anymore. Only 6 F seats left on a MD90 on a Saturday afternoon MSY-ATL flight on Dec.26th.....what a shame, and what an insult to every medallion that will not get an upgrade.