Originally Posted by
nsolitude
I'm doing a leap from oneworld to United because there is just no good option. I have a newbie really nooob question so please no flaming please!
How long does it take for United to credit the miles you've purchased from their shop?
Note, in case of confusion and you are interested in status, that redeemable miles and qualifying miles are different. Award accelerator or special offers are the only way to buy qualifying miles (
Buying PQMs, PQSs, and PQDs on mystatus.United.com / email). And if you are interested in status, you may be able to status-match (
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...ssion-etc.html).