May 2, 2017, 3:12 pm
Last edit by: Wooglin
UA Premier four (4) segment rule
To be eligible to qualify for any Premier level, you must fly a minimum of four paid flight segments on flights operated by United and/or United Express during a calendar year.
- Four (4) paid or award (
not award) flight segments operated by UA/UX (Award tickets qualify as of 2023) - Flight segment needs to be credited to UA MP to qualify
- Codeshares operated by UA qualify
- Codeshares operated by other airlines / partners do not qualify
- Can be on any ticket stock (do not need to be sold by UA)
Basic Economy (N) fares do not now count (regardless of elite status)(BE segments now qualified -- starting Dec 2018)- A flight segment is each flight between two airports as purchased (direct flights -single flight number with a stop - that credits as 1 PQF, counts as one segment)
- Original Routing Credit, when applicable, can be used
The requirement is waived for Chase MileagePlus Presidential Plus Card or a Chase United MileagePlus Club Card primary credit card holdersceased in 2020- Not required for Lifetime status (aka Million Miler status)
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Minimum of 4 United flights/segments for Premier Status-Post your questions here
Nov 13, 2019, 11:53 am
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Nov 13, 2019, 12:41 pm
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Regardless of who issues the ticket it needs to be credited to UA MP to count toward the UA MP 4 segment requirement. A UA ticketed UA flight credited to another program doesn't count for anything ever at UA MP. @:-)
Jan 12, 2020, 9:48 am
#438
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The wiki on this thread would seem to imply that neither I nor the person I sponsor needs to fly 4 paid segments this year in order to preserve my MM Gold status next year. Do I understand that correctly?
The wiki also says that the 4 segment is waived for Chase United card holders, but the United site seems to say this is no longer true.
"The 4-segment minimum waiver on eligible United MileagePlus Chase Cards has been removed from the 2020 program. Each member must meet a minimum of 4 flight segments on United/United Express to be eligible for Premier status." from
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...r/qualify.html
but buried in a pull down detail.
The wiki also says that the 4 segment is waived for Chase United card holders, but the United site seems to say this is no longer true.
"The 4-segment minimum waiver on eligible United MileagePlus Chase Cards has been removed from the 2020 program. Each member must meet a minimum of 4 flight segments on United/United Express to be eligible for Premier status." from
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...r/qualify.html
but buried in a pull down detail.
Jan 12, 2020, 9:55 am
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The wiki on this thread would seem to imply that neither I nor the person I sponsor needs to fly 4 paid segments this year in order to preserve my MM Gold status next year. Do I understand that correctly?
The wiki also says that the 4 segment is waived for Chase United card holders, but the United site seems to say this is no longer true.
"The 4-segment minimum waiver on eligible United MileagePlus Chase Cards has been removed from the 2020 program. Each member must meet a minimum of 4 flight segments on United/United Express to be eligible for Premier status." from
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...r/qualify.html
but buried in a pull down detail.
The wiki also says that the 4 segment is waived for Chase United card holders, but the United site seems to say this is no longer true.
"The 4-segment minimum waiver on eligible United MileagePlus Chase Cards has been removed from the 2020 program. Each member must meet a minimum of 4 flight segments on United/United Express to be eligible for Premier status." from
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...r/qualify.html
but buried in a pull down detail.
ur sponsored companion. As long as you've not expired, your status will not expire.
Jan 12, 2020, 12:16 pm
#440
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... The wiki also says that the 4 segment is waived for Chase United card holders, but the United site seems to say this is no longer true.
"The 4-segment minimum waiver on eligible United MileagePlus Chase Cards has been removed from the 2020 program. Each member must meet a minimum of 4 flight segments on United/United Express to be eligible for Premier status." from
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...r/qualify.html
but buried in a pull down detail.
"The 4-segment minimum waiver on eligible United MileagePlus Chase Cards has been removed from the 2020 program. Each member must meet a minimum of 4 flight segments on United/United Express to be eligible for Premier status." from
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...r/qualify.html
but buried in a pull down detail.
Wikis are best as a community effort.
Jan 4, 2021, 4:32 am
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Premier Silver Requirements
Hey,
I am a normal MileagePlus member, no status, currently no PQP or PQF. I am flying TLV-EWR on January 16th and then EWR-TLV on January 28st, both in Polaris Business class, and I'm supposed to get a total of 2,654 PQP after both flights.
I saw United lowered the Premier requirements, and Premier silver is now 6 segments + 2,000 PQP OR 2,500 PQP.
Though, in the main MileagePlus benefits page on their website I saw it says 'A minimum of 4 flights operated by United/United Express is required for all levels'. Does that mean that even if I get those 2,654PQP I will still not get the Premier Silver? or is that requirement isn't in effect anymore?
Thanks in advance for any help
I am a normal MileagePlus member, no status, currently no PQP or PQF. I am flying TLV-EWR on January 16th and then EWR-TLV on January 28st, both in Polaris Business class, and I'm supposed to get a total of 2,654 PQP after both flights.
I saw United lowered the Premier requirements, and Premier silver is now 6 segments + 2,000 PQP OR 2,500 PQP.
Though, in the main MileagePlus benefits page on their website I saw it says 'A minimum of 4 flights operated by United/United Express is required for all levels'. Does that mean that even if I get those 2,654PQP I will still not get the Premier Silver? or is that requirement isn't in effect anymore?
Thanks in advance for any help
Jan 4, 2021, 4:43 am
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Hey,
I am a normal MileagePlus member, no status, currently no PQP or PQF. I am flying TLV-EWR on January 16th and then EWR-TLV on January 28st, both in Polaris Business class, and I'm supposed to get a total of 2,654 PQP after both flights.
I saw United lowered the Premier requirements, and Premier silver is now 6 segments + 2,000 PQP OR 2,500 PQP.
Though, in the main MileagePlus benefits page on their website I saw it says 'A minimum of 4 flights operated by United/United Express is required for all levels'. Does that mean that even if I get those 2,654PQP I will still not get the Premier Silver? or is that requirement isn't in effect anymore?
Thanks in advance for any help
I am a normal MileagePlus member, no status, currently no PQP or PQF. I am flying TLV-EWR on January 16th and then EWR-TLV on January 28st, both in Polaris Business class, and I'm supposed to get a total of 2,654 PQP after both flights.
I saw United lowered the Premier requirements, and Premier silver is now 6 segments + 2,000 PQP OR 2,500 PQP.
Though, in the main MileagePlus benefits page on their website I saw it says 'A minimum of 4 flights operated by United/United Express is required for all levels'. Does that mean that even if I get those 2,654PQP I will still not get the Premier Silver? or is that requirement isn't in effect anymore?
Thanks in advance for any help
Jan 4, 2021, 4:48 am
#443
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Thanks for the answer. This is so stupid honestly, they don't even properly note this requirement anywhere besides a small line in a specific page.
Jan 4, 2021, 6:21 am
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Jan 4, 2021, 8:17 am
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If you are looking to obtain status for future use/benefits from UA, then I would suggest to book/fly a cheap/quick domestic segment while you are in the US. Yes, UA has had this requirement for years to obtain elite status - it is there to ensure elite members are flying UA (at least) four times a year. Let's be honest here, more $ to UA.
UA is running a PQP promotion through the entire Q1. So you will get a bonus 1,000 PQP on top of your trip. More if you decide to take another trip to get the 4 segments.
Safe travels and good luck!
UA is running a PQP promotion through the entire Q1. So you will get a bonus 1,000 PQP on top of your trip. More if you decide to take another trip to get the 4 segments.
Safe travels and good luck!
Jan 4, 2021, 8:59 am
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Jan 4, 2021, 10:46 am
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Jan 4, 2021, 11:41 am
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