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Old Jun 1, 2026 | 3:43 pm
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Originally Posted by willliamjia
I have a special situation. I use my million mile status to gift GS to my son this year. But from next year the policy changed.

if my son register for platinum challenge this year and get approved, does he have GS or platinum during his challenge? ...
Should have the higher GS status, for 2026.

Originally Posted by willliamjia
Ane most of his UA flights are from July. Should I register now or after Jul. 1st, 2026, any difference? Thanks in advance.
The time period should be to maximize the completion of the challenge. At one time, it mattered whether you completed the challenge before or after 1 July; that is no longer true.
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