Originally Posted by
newyorkgeorge
It seems from time to time AA in response to WN has SFO/LAX $98++ r/t, which can be done on a same day turn Saturday. Personally, I would feel better pleading my case at 5 miles short of EXP. And to me, the extra $100 or so for the flight is well worth the price of retaining EXP through February 2012. Enjoy the LAX AC for a few hours (might even see somebody famous).
They've had SFO-LAX-SAN for $118++ r/t, also doable as a same day turn, although the extra segments add to the tax cost as well. Not bad if you have status and need a quick 2k miles.
Erp... actually, that's $90 (pre-tax) now. $132.80 AI; tried Sat, Sept 14th picked at random to see what the $59 fare came to with taxes. So very good for a quick 2k miles for those close to a threshold.