I would love to make select status again next year, and still need a whopping 3,336 points to get there. But I also need to be economical. So what are the best short trip out of NYC to get there. I know first class on Acela will get me 750 points between Boston and NYP. And if I buy far enough, those tickets are $88, and then I'll use my upgrade coupon to upgrade. I know its double points now too, but don't those double points only count as bonus points and not rail points? Also thought about a trip or two to Albany, and just buy a seperate ticket for each city pair. Any suggestions?