Whist we will just have to agree to differ on the so called merits of ULH vs a stop, assuming your price analysis is correct, then this delta makes this company paid travel only?
I wish. Company pays for about 25% of the ULH (as that is the only travel I do on their behalf). I have to do a monthly commute paid from my pocket as the family stays a 14 hour plus flight away so it is a once a month trip. Company & personal is economy only & business is when I manage to grovel successfully. I leave the miles for the kids to use to come out to see me.
It is still worth paying the amount as it gives me an extra day with the family awake on each side.
Sounds crazy but yes there are paying people like me out there who lead such a commuting life in the quest of having the best of all worlds.