Consolidated "I need XXX UA Miles/PQMs for Elite Status" Thread [Archive]
Dec 13, 2013, 12:37 pm
#1441
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,987
.... If I book a flight that is worth, say, 1000 mi by itself, then use the "double miles" w/EQM option I should get a total of 2000 mi in the end. BUT, if I cancel the ticket do I end up with:
a. The total 2000 EQMs (1000 for the flight [which I am no longer ticketed for] + 1000 purchased)
-or-
b. 1000 EQMs (only the purchased miles)
Thanks!
a. The total 2000 EQMs (1000 for the flight [which I am no longer ticketed for] + 1000 purchased)
-or-
b. 1000 EQMs (only the purchased miles)
Thanks!
The flight miles will only post if you actually fly them.
Dec 15, 2013, 1:30 pm
#1442
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 8
UK -Mileage Plus 1K/MNBA card
So it appears I am short of 9K PQMs to get to 1K this year, I know there's not a lot of difference between Platinum and 1K but what the hell.
I got an offer through for either an Amex/Visa card from MBNA that gives me 12K miles when I sign up and spend 1K in the first 90 days. What I didn't find anywhere is whether these points are normal miles or PQMs. Anyone out there know the answer? It also doesn't say if there is a FX fee to use the card abroad..
I got an offer through for either an Amex/Visa card from MBNA that gives me 12K miles when I sign up and spend 1K in the first 90 days. What I didn't find anywhere is whether these points are normal miles or PQMs. Anyone out there know the answer? It also doesn't say if there is a FX fee to use the card abroad..
Dec 15, 2013, 2:24 pm
#1443
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: ORF
Programs: UA & DL Gold
Posts: 309
So it appears I am short of 9K PQMs to get to 1K this year, I know there's not a lot of difference between Platinum and 1K but what the hell.
I got an offer through for either an Amex/Visa card from MBNA that gives me 12K miles when I sign up and spend 1K in the first 90 days. What I didn't find anywhere is whether these points are normal miles or PQMs. Anyone out there know the answer? It also doesn't say if there is a FX fee to use the card abroad..
I got an offer through for either an Amex/Visa card from MBNA that gives me 12K miles when I sign up and spend 1K in the first 90 days. What I didn't find anywhere is whether these points are normal miles or PQMs. Anyone out there know the answer? It also doesn't say if there is a FX fee to use the card abroad..
Dec 16, 2013, 10:03 am
#1444
Join Date: Mar 2004
Programs: Mileage Plus
Posts: 33
555 miles short for Premier Platinum
I just realized that I am 555 miles short to qualify for the Premier Platinum for next year. Is there any way to purchase those miles without having to do a mileage run?
thanks.
thanks.
Dec 16, 2013, 10:28 am
#1446
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: AADULtArer
Posts: 5,739
So it appears I am short of 9K PQMs to get to 1K this year, I know there's not a lot of difference between Platinum and 1K but what the hell.
I got an offer through for either an Amex/Visa card from MBNA that gives me 12K miles when I sign up and spend 1K in the first 90 days. What I didn't find anywhere is whether these points are normal miles or PQMs. Anyone out there know the answer? It also doesn't say if there is a FX fee to use the card abroad..
I got an offer through for either an Amex/Visa card from MBNA that gives me 12K miles when I sign up and spend 1K in the first 90 days. What I didn't find anywhere is whether these points are normal miles or PQMs. Anyone out there know the answer? It also doesn't say if there is a FX fee to use the card abroad..
Buying 9k of PQM with no travel is probably going to cost you about 3k USD right now, but that is arguably worth it IF you plan travel in 2014
- extra 25% bonus on Miles
GPUs if you can use them.
Dec 16, 2013, 2:13 pm
#1447
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 1
1500 miles away from status - what to do?
Hi - I am 1500 miles away from finally reaching Silver on United. I'd like to fly someplace to reach status before the end of the year, but not break the bank. Any suggestions? Denver is my home airport. Thanks!
Dec 16, 2013, 2:51 pm
#1448
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,987
A consideration will be if Silver is worth to you the cost (my guess you will be look at above $200 and likely more at this point).
Second -- do you purchased the PQMs or do you do a mileage run (perhaps cheaper but takes time) at this point?
pros/cons of those choices are debated in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...us-thread.html (focus on 2013 posts)
Dec 16, 2013, 3:27 pm
#1449
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: ex-UA Prem 1K, Amex Plat., *A Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 138
2014 Qualification Advice
Business traveler who was 1k in 2012, Platinum in 2013. I've only flown around 65k this year, so I'm 10k short of Platinum. Planning 2014 trips to Asia (multiple cities - departing from NYC), Europe and others with all Int'l travel in paid business class.
Is it worth the ~$3k for me to buy up into Platinum or just say, "I'm Gold for the year", and will be Platinum/1K in 2015. Also, does United offer any grace periods for longtime customers who pay for business tickets.\
Thanks in advance for the help.
Is it worth the ~$3k for me to buy up into Platinum or just say, "I'm Gold for the year", and will be Platinum/1K in 2015. Also, does United offer any grace periods for longtime customers who pay for business tickets.\
Thanks in advance for the help.
Dec 16, 2013, 5:25 pm
#1450
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,987
The second question is easier
No, no soft landings, no additional special consideration for business class flyers beyound what you already got, a 50% PQM bonus for paid business -- so you are likely well below the BIS {butt in seat miles} needed for Gold if you had been in economy.
this is a harder question, so best to refer you to
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
In general if you always fly paid premium cabin the benefits of status is less than that for an economy flyer since paid premium cabin includes many elite benefits.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
In general if you always fly paid premium cabin the benefits of status is less than that for an economy flyer since paid premium cabin includes many elite benefits.
Dec 16, 2013, 5:55 pm
#1451
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: AADULtArer
Posts: 5,739
Business traveler who was 1k in 2012, Platinum in 2013. I've only flown around 65k this year, so I'm 10k short of Platinum. Planning 2014 trips to Asia (multiple cities - departing from NYC), Europe and others with all Int'l travel in paid business class.
Is it worth the ~$3k for me to buy up into Platinum or just say, "I'm Gold for the year", and will be Platinum/1K in 2015. Also, does United offer any grace periods for longtime customers who pay for business tickets.\
Thanks in advance for the help.
Is it worth the ~$3k for me to buy up into Platinum or just say, "I'm Gold for the year", and will be Platinum/1K in 2015. Also, does United offer any grace periods for longtime customers who pay for business tickets.\
Thanks in advance for the help.
Dec 17, 2013, 4:47 am
#1452
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: No. IL, ORD
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 36
Check 2013 MP Statements
I found a segment of a partner flight (SN) from June that did not credit mileage and it should have. Previous online submissions did not work. I wrote an email to MP and got a favorable reply - the 3k miles put me at 101,211. My first 1K status! My advice: check your MP statements to make sure all qualifying flights are included. Do a manual follow-up (maybe more than once) to request credit. I have several International trips scheduled in 2014 - looking forward to trying the GPU.
Dec 17, 2013, 8:21 am
#1453
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
I found a segment of a partner flight (SN) from June that did not credit mileage and it should have. Previous online submissions did not work. I wrote an email to MP and got a favorable reply - the 3k miles put me at 101,211. My first 1K status! My advice: check your MP statements to make sure all qualifying flights are included. Do a manual follow-up (maybe more than once) to request credit. I have several International trips scheduled in 2014 - looking forward to trying the GPU.
Dec 17, 2013, 6:44 pm
#1454
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Washington DC
Programs: Marriott Platinum, United Gold, Virgin Silver
Posts: 418
I'm going to be less than 5k or 6 segments short of Silver for 2014.
What's the rough minimum cost going to be out of DCA / IAD / BWI? Should I focus on trying to get 6 segments or the 4.7k.
What's the rough minimum cost going to be out of DCA / IAD / BWI? Should I focus on trying to get 6 segments or the 4.7k.
Dec 17, 2013, 7:59 pm
#1455
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Manasquan, NJ
Posts: 1,413
Quick question. Mr Fish is currently exactly 75 EQMs short of 1K for the year, including one more scheduled flight home tomorrow MSP-EWR. He has the option to change his flight to MSP-ORD-EWR, resulting in an additional (and lousy) 40 EQMs, still leaving him 35 EQMs short. When I try the mileage calculator, it says he will earn the exact EQMs of the MSP-ORD segment, and not a 500 EQM minimum. Has this minimum disappeared and is it no longer valid? I hate to schedule him on a 30 mile mileage run, and his only offers for purchasing are 6000 miles minimum.
Robin
Robin
Last edited by Fishbait; Dec 17, 2013 at 8:54 pm