When I upgraded in the CRJ, I was PHX based, and I got hosed. It is what it is. That being said...someone who is DFW based on the CRJ, awarded an E175 upgrade in IAH, and the company thinks they should pay their own hotel is a totally different story. There is no E-jet base in Dallas. You have been awarded a seat in different equipment that is not available in your base. The company needs to pay for your hotel. If they argue, get the Union....if they argue....fire the ba$tards! The stuff management is pulling with the referral program, mentor program, etc...is getting out of hand. When is this $hit going to stop!