Originally Posted by
maverickar15
I'm based out of SFO.
I found that SFO -> TPE/SIN nonstop round-trip can be had for ~700 USD on certain dates.
According to TPG link above, UA platinum is a lot more valuable than gold but since we don't have any kids, E+ for up to 8 people really doesn't do anything better than gold.
Would you spend $700 for a weekend mileage run just to hit platinum over gold in this case?
It depends on how you value the 2 RPU plus the extra 18k+ RDM (extra 2 miles per $ spent) not to mention group 1 boarding and reduced fees for award tix changes <60 days.
Personally I value the RDUs @$150 each, 18k x.02=$360, so it's a close call but YMMV. From SFO you won't increase your CPU % clearance as even 1Ks are often left on the upgrade waitlist.
$700 might buy up to paid F on the trips you would have used the RPUs, plus you don't have to kill a weekend torturing yourself in TPAC economy.