Originally Posted by
gene2632
Question on PDQ thresholds. The way things stand now with our travel plans we will each about about 45k PQM once make our last planned flights for 2017. Our spending will not make it to $6k for gold but we will have over 25K in Chase/UA spending. Is that enough to cross the gold threshhold if we add a mileage run or just spent the $600 or so to buy the PQM? I tried reading through UA's stuff on the web site and came away more confused than ever. Since we always travel together now that we are retired only one of us needs to make status. Anyone's thoughts are welcome.
Yes, if you have at least $25,000 in spend on a qualifying Chase card, you are exempt from PQD requirements for all tiers except 1K. Earning 50,000 PQM by any means (including PQM purchase) while qualifying for the PQD waiver will earn you Gold.