Originally Posted by
jackvogt
I agree. This may be an unpopular opinion but I think upgraded elites should be the first to be cut since they didn't spend the money to deliberately sit in F. Possibly they could still receive an offer even though they weren't entitled to the seat (or less so than someone who paid for it). Either way there is going to be a loser and hopefully the GAs are empowered enough to make it right.
However, when DL sells lots of very cheap upgrades to anyone, then I'm not so sure that elites shouldn't be prioritized. You can't be come DM by spending $10 or even $100.......