1. Started GM, down from 1K due to changes in travel pattern.
2. Qualified for silver already, one Asia trip from gold which will happen since UA is still the most convenient connection to TPE in economy.
3. There's no longer a need to try to squeeze in an extra trip or two to make 1K as my PQD total won't even come close but with planned travel I'll likely end up somewhere between gold and platinum so perhaps platinum which may help in trying to redeem my remaining miles for LH FC. That being said, UA comes in very close to the bottom price for many of my long-haul trips and if it's E+ vs. someone else's 31" pitch seat why not take the E+ seat? I'm actively shopping Kayak though and will no longer be flying UA exclusively unless it makes sense due to the flight schedules.