HCS are removing titanstride because it is faster than the new map, even if you have to input the correct key sequence to get you where you want to go, as opposed to the new UI where you just mouse-click your destination.
As for unfair advantages, how about the special offers? Young US based players have a huge advantage there. Maybe an 8FSP per day advantage over the rest of the world. Is that fair?
I think its great that they remove it. As for offers I know several who can watch the videos over and over to get hundreds of fsp.