Originally Posted by
karstenth
I am thinking about doing the platinum challenge and was wondering if you would get the platinum status during the initial period? It would be great to have United Silver status as I have a bunch of United flights coming up!
See post
#2336 just above. Unless you receive an invitation you'll get the Road to Platinum challenge so you won't get the Plat status till you qualify (eg 9 stays in 3 months).