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Old Sep 24, 2019 | 4:30 pm
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Originally Posted by above4
That will change next year.
Given there is no related UA announcement, I assume you mean moving back to the U.S.

My question then is why you need to move your address back to the U.S. (Note - I am not asking why you need to move back to the U.S.).

Originally Posted by above4
Are there any airlines in the USA, or elsewhere, who do not impose a PQD minimum in order to obtain status and reach levels in their frequent flier program?
The only major airlines in the world that does not have a truly revenue-based program is WN, as you can still qualify based on flights flown. The rest either imposes a EQD system or tier points based on fare classes.


Originally Posted by LondonElite
I'm not aware that UA is imposing PQDs outside the USA. Has this changed? Welcome to FT.
Based on today's announcement of PlusPoints, it does not sound it is the case at all.

(A funny note - DL has not eliminated the same waiver. Don't see why UA would do that.)

Originally Posted by LondonElite
But I find it odd that you can fly 100,000 miles without meeting 1K PQD, unless you fly the dirt cheapest fares all the time.
Why is this odd? My PQD only reaches the level for Premier Silver. Yet, I am a 1K.
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