Originally Posted by
njcommodore
Just to be clear, the double miles promotion is for double elite qualification miles, not the regular miles you redeem for upgrades/reward travel.
The best option for you is to take the flight from Washington (DCA). DCA-EWR-LAX on Saturday (both L fare, 3169 EQM), and then LAX-EWR-DCA (also L) back on Sunday morning. $218.40 all in.