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Just in Economy
Wow, I had no idea! That sounds great! I'll get right on that...as soon as I figure out how to do it. It doesn't disqualify me that it was in 2017? It says "keep flying for 2020" as I haven't taken any flights yet in 2019. I'm looking on
https://mystatus.united.com/ is there some hidden button to upgrade? I assume this is one of those "jump through the hoops" things. Here's the "previous year" screen:
Thanks to everyone for your keen insights and helpful advice! I was about to throw in the towel on this frequent flyer thing, but now I understand it a bit better. I didn't realize they wouldn't give upgrades to anyone without paying. My problem is I don't fly enough to become an expert on it, and frequent flyer programs really reward those who become experts on them. Boy, did I ask in the right place. Thanks everyone, I look forward to an upgraded economy seat this upcoming flight!
So close for 2018. You need 25k PQM to qualify. You don't push any buttons -- meet the requirements and you get it. When you earn status, it's good for whatever's left of the current year, and all of the following year. If you don't meet the requirements again the following year, you lose the status.
Also, if the address on your profile is a US address (of a family member?) you should change it to your real (foreign) address.
The reason for this is that US residents require PQD (ie, spend minus taxes and fees) of at least $3,000 for silver, in addition to 25k PQM. That requirement is waived for foreign residents. In 2018 you were very close to 25,000 PQM, but nowhere near $3000 PQD. So make sure that they don't incorrectly think that you are a US resident and hold you to that requirement.