Originally Posted by
angetenar
Earning status with UA is relatively straightforwards if you can meet the PQP (spend) requirements, e.g. $6000 spend for UA gold in addition to 16 segments. Of course, there is some optimization to be done with partner PQPs, but a lot of those sweet spots have disappeared. Especially if you are traveling on other people's money, then UA may make sense for you.
Is that 6000$ spend on UA flights or also partner *A airlines?