What have airlines offered in the past re: buying back elite status? I think AA usually does it. And, I know UAL has the double elite miles offer out there now. However, I'm more interested in offers that will be provided in the new year to specifically buy back status (ie AA). Others?

On a related note (since I'm sure there are similar threads already out there), do others have trouble doing an advanced search of FT? I usually get a "the page cannot be displayed message." Bummer.

Thanks!