Do you want to have a BenjaminNYC outlook (relating to his posts in this thread only)? That is… do you want to put yourself in the position where you can only fly First… where the mere idea of flying in J is unthinkable? If you have the means or corporate travel policy to have a BenjaminNYC outlook then go for the upgrade, but if not… keep the miles so that your leisure travel can be in J. ... IMHO