Dec 12, 2014, 9:17 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
UA has a program called Premier Status Accelerator.
Summary -- for those with a purchased itinerary, you will be given the opportunity to purchase RDMs and then optionally, a similar number of PQMs PQPs. You are given two quantities to purchase (in the past it was X and 2X, but it has become more variable recently).. The numbers seem to have some relationship to the length of the existing itin.
The offer, for a purchased flight, will be found in your online reservation, It may say " Grow your award miles balance by purchasing Award Accelerator®. "
You will have to select the Award Accelerator in all cases, if you want Premier Accelerator also, then select it next.
The purchased miles post quickly -- generally less than an hour or two.
Purchase price does not count forPQDs PQPs
The offer will be available once ticketed and then until the itin is completely flown. The mileage offered decreases as segments are flown.
The cpm rate can change at any time -- up or down. See the thread on Rates.
Don't have an open itinerary? Just "purchase" dummy itin as refundable or non-refundable. After purchasing the RDMs/PQMs (must select the RDM offer to see thePQM PQP offer and must purchase the RDMs to purchase PQMs PQPs), cancel the dummy itin (if non-refundable do within the fee-free 24-hour cancellation window). The purchased RDMs/PQMs PQPs are non-cancelable / non-refundable and will stay purchased even if the dummy itin is canceled.
As before there will be two offers, if the offer is too many miles try a shorter itin, even a OneWay -- say SFO-LAX. There does seem to be a min offer level but it varies for the individual. You don't need to purchase to see the options, they will be displayed on the "United Travel Options" page, the page before you enter your credit card info,
Attempt to change the offer amount
-- try an international itin (seems to increase the offer)
-- try an international with a partner (seems to increase the offer)
-- try an OW itin (seems to decrease the offer)
-- try a short sub-500 segment (seems to decrease the offer)
-- try itins with a higher or lower price (offers seems to track relative price)
In practice, there is no close form method to get a specific amount. UA has your information.
Related thread -
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2022]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2021]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2020]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2019]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2018]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2017]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2016]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2015]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2014]
Premier Accelerator
Premier Accelerator℠ helps you achieve Premier® status faster by allowing you to purchase additional Premier qualifying points (PQP) or Premier qualifying flights (PQF). Premier Accelerator is available when purchased in combination with Award Accelerator.
Premier Accelerator℠ helps you achieve Premier® status faster by allowing you to purchase additional Premier qualifying points (PQP) or Premier qualifying flights (PQF). Premier Accelerator is available when purchased in combination with Award Accelerator.
The offer, for a purchased flight, will be found in your online reservation, It may say " Grow your award miles balance by purchasing Award Accelerator®. "
You will have to select the Award Accelerator in all cases, if you want Premier Accelerator also, then select it next.
The purchased miles post quickly -- generally less than an hour or two.
Purchase price does not count for
The offer will be available once ticketed and then until the itin is completely flown. The mileage offered decreases as segments are flown.
The cpm rate can change at any time -- up or down. See the thread on Rates.
Don't have an open itinerary? Just "purchase" dummy itin as refundable or non-refundable. After purchasing the RDMs/PQMs (must select the RDM offer to see the
As before there will be two offers, if the offer is too many miles try a shorter itin, even a OneWay -- say SFO-LAX. There does seem to be a min offer level but it varies for the individual. You don't need to purchase to see the options, they will be displayed on the "United Travel Options" page, the page before you enter your credit card info,
Attempt to change the offer amount
-- try an international itin (seems to increase the offer)
-- try an international with a partner (seems to increase the offer)
-- try an OW itin (seems to decrease the offer)
-- try a short sub-500 segment (seems to decrease the offer)
-- try itins with a higher or lower price (offers seems to track relative price)
In practice, there is no close form method to get a specific amount. UA has your information.
Related thread -
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2022]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2021]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2020]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2019]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2018]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2017]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2016]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2015]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2014]
Consolidated Award / Premier Accelerator questions
Sep 21, 2012, 9:37 am
#16
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
When do award accelerator miles credit?
I'm thinking of buying miles on the Award Accelerator for the first time.
Would they credit at time of purchase or time of actual travel?
Would they credit at time of purchase or time of actual travel?
Sep 24, 2012, 12:42 pm
#18
Join Date: May 2004
Location: near FRA
Programs: UA 1K 2MM (*G)
Posts: 1,459
After reading through those numerous threads...
I am offered 50,000 extra award miles for $1,000 and Premier accelerator for add´l $3,500.
So as an existing 1k I would get:
Award: ~25,000 miles x2 = 50,000 miles + those 50,000 miles = 100,000 award miles.
Qualification: 25,000 + 50,000 = 75,000 EQMs
Is this way to calculate it?
F.R.
I am offered 50,000 extra award miles for $1,000 and Premier accelerator for add´l $3,500.
So as an existing 1k I would get:
Award: ~25,000 miles x2 = 50,000 miles + those 50,000 miles = 100,000 award miles.
Qualification: 25,000 + 50,000 = 75,000 EQMs
Is this way to calculate it?
F.R.
Last edited by flyin´ruddl; Sep 24, 2012 at 12:44 pm Reason: spelling
Sep 24, 2012, 12:53 pm
#19
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
After reading through those numerous threads...
I am offered 50,000 extra award miles for $1,000 and Premier accelerator for add´l $3,500.
So as an existing 1k I would get:
Award: ~25,000 miles x2 = 50,000 miles + those 50,000 miles = 100,000 award miles.
Qualification: 25,000 + 50,000 = 75,000 EQMs
Is this way to calculate it?
F.R.
I am offered 50,000 extra award miles for $1,000 and Premier accelerator for add´l $3,500.
So as an existing 1k I would get:
Award: ~25,000 miles x2 = 50,000 miles + those 50,000 miles = 100,000 award miles.
Qualification: 25,000 + 50,000 = 75,000 EQMs
Is this way to calculate it?
F.R.
Don't do it - fly.
Sep 24, 2012, 1:11 pm
#21
Join Date: May 2004
Location: near FRA
Programs: UA 1K 2MM (*G)
Posts: 1,459
Sep 24, 2012, 1:16 pm
#22
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YEG
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 755
Yeah If you check off to buy 25000 miles then check off to add premier accelerator you will only get 25000 miles, which will add to balance and pqm balance, that's it.
I was silver and bought some earlier to hit gold and had no bonus at all, it's same for 1k....
I was silver and bought some earlier to hit gold and had no bonus at all, it's same for 1k....
Sep 24, 2012, 2:59 pm
#23
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 149
Sep 26, 2012, 12:37 am
#25
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
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Sep 26, 2012, 4:50 pm
#27
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Oct 9, 2012, 3:45 pm
#28
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: UK & US
Programs: BA Gold, UA Plat, A3* Gold, WN A+ CP, Marriott Plat Prem (LTP), Hilton Gold, Avis First, Hertz PC
Posts: 93
Can anyone tell me, if you add Award Accelerator and Premier Accelerator to an existing booking, when you are billed for it what does that separate entry appear as on your credit card statement?
Oct 9, 2012, 4:02 pm
#29
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YEG
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I replaced the numbers on my CC with the XXX's
Oct 9, 2012, 4:07 pm
#30
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Posts: 4,431
I am trying to use this, as I have in the past, on an award tkt.
Once I add my OP number all the miles and pricing change.
If I refresh the page it goes back to the original pricing/miles but when I go to purchase at the price it reverts to the larger amount of miles and cost.
I spoke with ual.com tech support and they have no idea why this happening. They said try again to purchase later.
Once I add my OP number all the miles and pricing change.
If I refresh the page it goes back to the original pricing/miles but when I go to purchase at the price it reverts to the larger amount of miles and cost.
I spoke with ual.com tech support and they have no idea why this happening. They said try again to purchase later.