Nov 13, 2014, 12:47 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Hi everyone,
Today MileagePlus updated the Premier qualification requirements for 2016.
Effective January 1, 2015, we are adjusting the PQD requirement for Premier status qualification for all Premier levels:
This change affects 2016 Premier status qualification which is based on 2015 flight activity. You can find more information about the updated requirements and PQD waivers by visiting this link.
We will communicate this information to members shortly.
-UA Insider
Today MileagePlus updated the Premier qualification requirements for 2016.
Effective January 1, 2015, we are adjusting the PQD requirement for Premier status qualification for all Premier levels:
- Silver: $3,000
- Gold: $6,000
- Platinum: $9,000
- 1K: $12,000
We will communicate this information to members shortly.
-UA Insider
Subject: Updated MileagePlus Premier requirements for 2016 status
"Our best customers come first"
"Customers who do more business with us should enjoy our best benefits.
Last year, we introduced Premier® qualifying dollars (PQD) so customers who spend more with us can enjoy more access to benefits like Premier upgrades, Economy Plus® seating and Premier Access®. On January 1, 2015, we will adjust our PQD requirement for 2016 Premier status."
Then the new chart with $3K, $6K, $9K, $12K
"The PQD requirement only applies to members who live in the U.S. and can be waived for members who hold a United® MileagePlus® Presidential PlusSM Card, or members who spend $25,000 or more in Net Purchases in 2015 on MileagePlus co-branded credit cards issued by Chase Bank, N.A.. The PQD waiver does not apply for Premier 1K® status."
From inquiry on why
.... over the years members have told us that they want to be recognized for how much they pay to fly those miles. This change also reflects a trend that has been emerging in loyalty programs across many industries and among our competitors. ...
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2015 MileagePlus Change-PQD increased to $3k / $6k / $9k / $12k
Nov 13, 2014, 10:34 am
#31
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: CT/NY
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, AA EXP, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 6,020
Not unexpected.
I wonder how and when they'll push communication on this. That's usually where UA goes from bad to worse.
In my opinion, its always better to announce a change before silently posting on your web site. That always results in chatter, rumors, and negative publicity.
I wonder how and when they'll push communication on this. That's usually where UA goes from bad to worse.
In my opinion, its always better to announce a change before silently posting on your web site. That always results in chatter, rumors, and negative publicity.
Nov 13, 2014, 10:36 am
#32
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton ♦ , Hyatt Carbonado, Wyndham ♦, Marriott PE, "Stinking Bum" elsewhere.
Posts: 4,998
Doesn't affect me either as I'm over $12k this year and may not even make Platinum.
But I don't agree with the logic that things will be better for 1K's as a result. I think the majority of 1K's are like me, where the PQD threshold is not really an issue. Its just that this forum is built on a history of fliers who collaborated to get as much out of frequent flying for as little spend as possible...all fair and above board, there's nothing wrong with doing that. But it makes for a disproportionate sample.
What I believe you should be concerned about is we're starting to see frequent changes that don't benefit customers. So you might be fine with it now, but at some point soon it's going to impact you, and me. As others have noted, there is a lot of taking without much giving back to customers.
I feel the same way about RDM earning. I actually do better under the new scheme (even a little better if I only make Platinum), but that's just for now...
But I don't agree with the logic that things will be better for 1K's as a result. I think the majority of 1K's are like me, where the PQD threshold is not really an issue. Its just that this forum is built on a history of fliers who collaborated to get as much out of frequent flying for as little spend as possible...all fair and above board, there's nothing wrong with doing that. But it makes for a disproportionate sample.
What I believe you should be concerned about is we're starting to see frequent changes that don't benefit customers. So you might be fine with it now, but at some point soon it's going to impact you, and me. As others have noted, there is a lot of taking without much giving back to customers.
I feel the same way about RDM earning. I actually do better under the new scheme (even a little better if I only make Platinum), but that's just for now...
Nov 13, 2014, 10:40 am
#33
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA LT Plat, UA 1k/1mm+, National EE, IC Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 2,605
If only I had a choice...
Nov 13, 2014, 10:40 am
#34
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,023
Nov 13, 2014, 10:41 am
#35
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,438
http://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps...tActivity.aspx
Nov 13, 2014, 10:42 am
#36
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Platinum/LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,594
Nov 13, 2014, 10:42 am
#37
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: ORD/MDW
Programs: BA/AA/AS/B6/WN/ UA/HH/MR and more like 'em but most felicitously & importantly MUCCI
Posts: 19,719
I don't agree with the logic that things will be better for 1K's as a result... we're starting to see frequent changes that don't benefit customers. So you might be fine with it now, but at some point soon it's going to impact you, and me. As others have noted, there is a lot of taking without much giving back to customers.
Still number one in DOT complaints though.
It looks like they have deteriorated to the point where they feel there's no point in explaining themselves anymore.
Nov 13, 2014, 10:43 am
#38
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MRY - CNX - TXL
Programs: UA 1K / *G / Marriott PE / Expedia Gold+ / Hertz PC
Posts: 7,058
Nov 13, 2014, 10:44 am
#39
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,885
Where is UA Insider? Hello? This should have been announced. I have trips booked well into 2015, it would have been nice to have a heads up.
Nov 13, 2014, 10:46 am
#40
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: EUG
Programs: UA Gold; IHG Spire Elite
Posts: 443
This is a bit of a shoulder shrug for me. PQD is not my problem - I'm well over $12k right now, but will come in just barely over 100k PQM this year.
Nov 13, 2014, 10:48 am
#41
Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: B6 Mosaic, Bonvoy LT Titanium (x SPG LT), IHG Spire, UA Silver
Posts: 5,848
Nov 13, 2014, 10:50 am
#42
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton ♦ , Hyatt Carbonado, Wyndham ♦, Marriott PE, "Stinking Bum" elsewhere.
Posts: 4,998
If you go to "activity since your last statement" it should show your current total:
http://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps...tActivity.aspx
http://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps...tActivity.aspx
There must've been something wrong with my account page because when I clicked on it from my account, it wouldn't show the total, just a dash, but when I clicked on your link while logged in, I got it. Weird, eh?
Nov 13, 2014, 10:56 am
#43
Moderator, Omni, Omni/PR, Omni/Games, FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Between DCA and IAD
Programs: UA 1K MM; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 67,138
AA has shown no inclination to date to pursue spend thresholds. It will be interesting to see how their program performs vis-a-vis DL and UA's over the next couple of years if they keep it that way.
Nov 13, 2014, 10:57 am
#44
formerly sahiljain22
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: BOS;NYC;YVR;YYZ;DEL;BOM
Programs: Amex Plat; HH Diamond; SPG Plat; Hyatt Diamond; United 1K; National EE; HSBC Premier
Posts: 532
But I don't agree with the logic that things will be better for 1K's as a result. I think the majority of 1K's are like me, where the PQD threshold is not really an issue. Its just that this forum is built on a history of fliers who collaborated to get as much out of frequent flying for as little spend as possible...all fair and above board, there's nothing wrong with doing that. But it makes for a disproportionate sample.
What I believe you should be concerned about is we're starting to see frequent changes that don't benefit customers.
What I believe you should be concerned about is we're starting to see frequent changes that don't benefit customers.
I think raising the PQD requirement doesn't help UA win loyalty. It helps UA filter out people who simply fly a lot and can pay for it. There is nothing UA has done in the last several years that will instill more "passion" or "trust" into this crowd. I think UA is just complicating the problem for itself and diverting attention from the fact that most flyers are not getting rewards worthy for loyalty.
Nov 13, 2014, 10:58 am
#45
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
UA could save even more money if they just fired the entire Mileage Plus staff, and just let the IT department implement whatever DL offers in it FF program.