Originally Posted by
maverickar15
Would you spend $700 for a weekend mileage run just to hit platinum over gold in this case?
Absolutely not. As far as I'm concerned, there are three status levels really worth striving for -- GS, 1K, and Gold. Gold gets you free SDC and *G. 1K gets you GPUs and, depending upon your travel patterns, a decent shot at CPU. GS gets you a better shot at CPU, much more flexible GPUs, and extra saver award availability.
Platinum gets you two RPUs, BG1, and some extra redeemable miles. And, ex-SFO, you may not even be able to use the RPUs. It sounds like you wouldn't use the extra E+ benefits, and I doubt you'd pay $700 in incremental award change fees.
Now, if I were 3K away, instead of 13K, and I could do it with a weekend in (insert your favorite fall destination here), then sure, I'd probably spring for it. But I wouldn't do a MR to TPE or SIN.