As discussed at length, I don’t think there is going to be a material change in HON numbers. Perhaps a material change in composition at best.
And if you want to put your body through what seems like an epic gauntlet, go for it. IMO, you’ve earned HON (but at what expense?).
It really comes down to what your goals are:
1) if your goal is HON status, easiest way now is to game system via P fares.
2) If your goal is to fly F as much as possible, easiest way is to buy F tickets, and particularly F tickets that are “cheap.”