Originally Posted by
lsquare
Given that UA and NH are JV partners, NH BIS miles should count in UA's LT program. That's actually a major deterrent for me to consider NH. I've only flown NH once in my life, but my schedule forced me to go with them.
United can give you all partner BIS miles (NH, LH, etc.) to your lifetime status, but you may get only Premier Silver status after reaching 1MM.
Okay, I might have given UA an idea to satisfy your need.

Happy travel!