Aug 15, 2015, 5:34 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Previous year's thread -- [Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2014 for Elite Status in 2015
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2015 for Elite Status in 2016
Sep 1, 2015, 12:41 pm
#61
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Munich, Deutscheland
Programs: Try to be elite again... :)
Posts: 488
I have 96K PQM so I need 4K to re-qualify for platinum 1K... I live in Munich...
Anyone know what is the fastest way...
I do have a trip to Australia and Tokyo soon but I want to get some miles on AA since I am only 20K shortage to be an executive platinum there...
Thoughts?
Anyone know what is the fastest way...
I do have a trip to Australia and Tokyo soon but I want to get some miles on AA since I am only 20K shortage to be an executive platinum there...
Thoughts?
Sep 1, 2015, 4:18 pm
#62
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,850
I have 96K PQM so I need 4K to re-qualify for platinum 1K... I live in Munich...
Anyone know what is the fastest way...
I do have a trip to Australia and Tokyo soon but I want to get some miles on AA since I am only 20K shortage to be an executive platinum there...
Thoughts?
Anyone know what is the fastest way...
I do have a trip to Australia and Tokyo soon but I want to get some miles on AA since I am only 20K shortage to be an executive platinum there...
Thoughts?
Otherwise the solution involves flying.
Sep 3, 2015, 1:11 pm
#63
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,720
Soliciting opinions on whether I should do a mileage run for 3200mi or rely on my flights that are scheduled for December 31.
What happens if one of my flights is delayed or goes MX and I don't end up flying home until January 1? Am I SOL for 2015 EQM?
Not sure I want to risk it!
What happens if one of my flights is delayed or goes MX and I don't end up flying home until January 1? Am I SOL for 2015 EQM?
Not sure I want to risk it!
Sep 3, 2015, 1:48 pm
#64
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
Soliciting opinions on whether I should do a mileage run for 3200mi or rely on my flights that are scheduled for December 31.
What happens if one of my flights is delayed or goes MX and I don't end up flying home until January 1? Am I SOL for 2015 EQM?
Not sure I want to risk it!
What happens if one of my flights is delayed or goes MX and I don't end up flying home until January 1? Am I SOL for 2015 EQM?
Not sure I want to risk it!
But depending on where you live, a 3200 PQM run can be gotten relatively cheaply (4-5 cpm) - so if you relish having status renewed earlier, might be worth it.
Sep 14, 2015, 12:46 pm
#65
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Star Alliance Gold/UA Mileage Plus Premier 1K
Posts: 257
Need just a few more PQDs for status
If I fly all of the itins I've currently got scheduled between now and the end of the year, i will accrue over 100,000 miles for calendar 2015............but will be short of the required $12K spend by 233 PQDs. Other than take a cheap r/t flight one day between now and the end of the year, anything i can do to make up that difference? Thanks for any thoughts.
Sep 14, 2015, 12:49 pm
#66
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: YBG
Programs: Marriott: Platinum Hilton: Diamond AC: 25K
Posts: 234
I think buying one of those upgrades that they offer you at check-in count for PQD I am not sure thou, I could be mixing it up with the upgrade they offer you before the check in. I am pretty sure one of the two is the one that counts.
Sep 14, 2015, 1:05 pm
#67
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DTW/MBS
Programs: UA 1K, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Formerly Starbucks Gold
Posts: 3,525
I'll be $1200 PQD short of Gold, but more than 15,000 PQ miles over the gold threshold.
Sep 14, 2015, 1:10 pm
#68
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
You can buy up to an F fare from an existing Y fare without paying a change fee, and the incremental fare will definitely count for PQDs. You have to call to do this.
Sep 16, 2015, 6:19 pm
#69
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 17
I have a tough one - Significant other is going to be short ~ $2000 PQD for Gold. Will fly 60K miles by end of year but had a bunch of cheap international flights in there, not by his own design. Based out of ORD. Trying to convince him best way would be to pay for the upgrade one way on an upcoming ORD-PEK flight but he remains skeptical.
Sep 16, 2015, 6:23 pm
#70
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,850
I have a tough one - Significant other is going to be short ~ $2000 PQD for Gold. Will fly 60K miles by end of year but had a bunch of cheap international flights in there, not by his own design. Based out of ORD. Trying to convince him best way would be to pay for the upgrade one way on an upcoming ORD-PEK flight but he remains skeptical.
Any thoughts about going for a Chase MP credit card PQD waiver -- need to put $25K on the card before the end of the year.
Sep 17, 2015, 8:33 am
#71
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In between
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, SPG/Marriott Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 564
I'm scheduled to fly 93,xxx (well over $12K spend) through the end of November. I was debating going for 1K as I really would like to have the GPUs in my pocket; found an r/t SAT-HNL fare in December for about $600 (with R space available) so I snagged it and will now have a nice little birthday jaunt that will take me over 100K. Looking forward to being back in the fold :-)
Sep 17, 2015, 9:23 am
#72
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt DIscoverist
Posts: 66
I hit the CC Spending waver... Just 14,300 short of UA Plat. Me thinks it's time for a little get away to Hong Kong or Taipei!
Sep 18, 2015, 5:28 pm
#73
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2006
Programs: DL SkyClub Lifer
Posts: 10,000
No buy-ups, right?
After my last trip, I'm over 42,000 PQM, but only at 2,900 PQD. I didn't have the cash flow for any E+ purchases to pad the balance, and I don't have any more travel scheduled (yet) before the end of the year. I'm in Hawaii, so not a lot of short UA hops available - am I just stuck getting a $300-$600 fare (or a $499 E+ subscription) if I want to be silver? 
Or is there some likelihood that later this year UA will offer to let me buy-up to silver?
Or is there some likelihood that later this year UA will offer to let me buy-up to silver?
Sep 20, 2015, 5:55 pm
#74
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 44
Best way to earn $31 PQD?
Hey all!
I booked an upcoming SFO-EWR trip for next weekend, reasoning that the ticket price was more than the amount of PQD I need to qualify for next tier. Now that it's ticketed, I calculate that I'm still $31 PQD short!
What's the fastest way to earn $31 PQD? Either on the upcoming flights, or after them?
Thanks!
I booked an upcoming SFO-EWR trip for next weekend, reasoning that the ticket price was more than the amount of PQD I need to qualify for next tier. Now that it's ticketed, I calculate that I'm still $31 PQD short!
What's the fastest way to earn $31 PQD? Either on the upcoming flights, or after them?
Thanks!
Sep 20, 2015, 5:59 pm
#75
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: UA-1K
Posts: 308
Not sure what your current status is, but you could purchase E+ if you're a general member or silver. E+ purchases count toward PQD. It will likely be over $31.
You could also call in and find out what the difference is to P or even the next highest fare class in economy and buy that. Again, possible it will be more than $31.
If there is an option to buy-up to first from within your reservation, likely more than $31, that will count toward PQD.
You could also call in and find out what the difference is to P or even the next highest fare class in economy and buy that. Again, possible it will be more than $31.
If there is an option to buy-up to first from within your reservation, likely more than $31, that will count toward PQD.