Originally Posted by
patchan8984
Question as I am trying to make sure that I calculate the PQP that I need for my challenge carefully. On my most recent SFO-PPT flight, plus points were used to move me from Y > PE. I noticed that did increase my RDM and PQP. Is this typical? Coming back to UA after a long time away

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It's neither typical nor correct. PQP on a UA-operated flight are based entirely upon the fare paid. PlusPoints do not change the PQP.