It looks like I'm going to end the year with just shy of 8,500 points. I could make up the difference with a mid-day trip to Newark or New York upgraded to F each way on the Acela; with a 10 percent off coupon, that would price out to $273.60. (Or I could spend a whole lot more time and a little less money on 100-point runs to and from New Carrollton.) This seems like a foolish idea... perhaps almost as foolish as expecting FTers to discourage mileage running

But seriously: How much extra would you spend to reach S+, and what do you find valuable about that status?

(FWIW, I'm pretty sure I'll hit S+ without any extra effort by the end of next year.)