Jan 2, 2014, 10:18 am
Last edit by: mgcsinc
A note about getting your hopes up: 2013 status is valid through the end of January. The iPhone app is apparently showing people's current status as valid through 2015, which is a possible glitch. Unless you've gotten a clear notice from UA, or seen an affirmative increase in status beyond what you're entitled to, don't assume UA is doing you any special favors.
2014 MileagePlus Elite Status Granted Even Though Short of PQM/PQS?
Feb 15, 2014, 12:26 am
#91
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Global
Programs: United 1K, Qatar Gold, Etihad Gold, Hilton Diamond, InterCon RA, PC Plat, SPG Plat, Marriott Plat
Posts: 1,453
Epilogue.
It's now February. I'm still 1k with a bunch of GPUs and RPUs in my account.
How did things turn out for everyone else?
It's now February. I'm still 1k with a bunch of GPUs and RPUs in my account.
How did things turn out for everyone else?
Aug 27, 2014, 3:27 pm
#93
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: AADULtArer
Posts: 5,682
was very surprised to read about some of these successes. My wife has been a Premier Silver for several years. On Jan. 1, 2014, she had been credited with 49,876 miles for 2013. She was not awarded Gold status based on that mileage. Only after I filed a missing mileage request, causing the missing 500 miles from 12/23/13 to be credited, was she advanced to Gold.
In the past, United has often allowed a small difference from 50K miles for Gold, and I was very surprised that 49,876 did not qualify. I guess some other people have had a lot more luck...
In the past, United has often allowed a small difference from 50K miles for Gold, and I was very surprised that 49,876 did not qualify. I guess some other people have had a lot more luck...
Aug 28, 2014, 2:27 pm
#95
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Platinum/LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,594
This question is asked often. I think the best answer is that it happens, but it's rare and don't count on it.
Aug 28, 2014, 2:31 pm
#96
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 147
While they might give you Gold status, I think the general consensus around here is that it's not worth the risk and that you should buy PQM through the Elite Maximizer or SDCing to add a short flight to a future itin to cover the extra miles. Of course, this depends on how much you'll value Gold next year.
Aug 28, 2014, 2:33 pm
#98
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,018
No offense intended, but hopefully not. Someone who has attained status according to the abundantly clear hurdles shouldn't have to compete for benefits with someone who hasn't.
There's a couple of ways to get the required PQMs - just pick one to earn your status like everyone else.
There's a couple of ways to get the required PQMs - just pick one to earn your status like everyone else.
Last edited by IAH-OIL-TRASH; Aug 28, 2014 at 2:51 pm
Aug 28, 2014, 2:34 pm
#99
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Programs: UA 1K, AA Lifetime Platinum, DL Platinum, Honors Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium, Hertz Platinum
Posts: 7,969
I understand that not everyone is in a position to go on a mileage run, especially toward the end of the year, in order to push them over the line to the next elite level if they're close. But with Elite Maximizer, everyone has the opportunity of spending a relatively small amount to push themselves over, so I really don't see a good reason for UA to offer exceptions to the published rules for people that are close.
Aug 28, 2014, 2:39 pm
#100
Join Date: Mar 2008
Programs: DL BA Amex
Posts: 916
why don't you SAME DAY CHANGE one of your existing trips to include an extra segment... then you will gain the PQM's you need at no charge, just a couple hours longer on another flight & layover.
i.e. if you have a trip from EWR-ORD... change it to EWR-IAD-ORD.
what the heck, do it a couple times to pad your PQM total in case you fall unexpectedly short at the end of the Year.
i.e. if you have a trip from EWR-ORD... change it to EWR-IAD-ORD.
what the heck, do it a couple times to pad your PQM total in case you fall unexpectedly short at the end of the Year.
Aug 28, 2014, 2:39 pm
#101
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Nashville, TN
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium.;UA 1.5MM; UA Lifetime Gold (whoppee); DL Plat
Posts: 2,124
Aug 28, 2014, 3:53 pm
#102
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: LAX
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perhaps a judgement call, they'd look at your revenue contribution, historical revenue contribution, etc, and do it based off of that......
Aug 28, 2014, 3:55 pm
#103
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 7
As GOLD, I am a big fan of adding short layovers to the itineraries throughout the year and collecting the extra 500 PQM (obviously this strategy will be obsolete next year).
Example:
ORD->AUS (973 PQM) can be ORD->IAH->AUS (925+500 = 1425 PQM). Just earned an extra 904 PQMs on a RT itinerary.
Since you think you'll be ~400 miles short, just try something like this.
Example:
ORD->AUS (973 PQM) can be ORD->IAH->AUS (925+500 = 1425 PQM). Just earned an extra 904 PQMs on a RT itinerary.
Since you think you'll be ~400 miles short, just try something like this.
Aug 28, 2014, 4:11 pm
#104
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Posts: 10,909
As GOLD, I am a big fan of adding short layovers to the itineraries throughout the year and collecting the extra 500 PQM (obviously this strategy will be obsolete next year).
Example:
ORD->AUS (973 PQM) can be ORD->IAH->AUS (925+500 = 1425 PQM). Just earned an extra 904 PQMs on a RT itinerary.
Since you think you'll be ~400 miles short, just try something like this.
Example:
ORD->AUS (973 PQM) can be ORD->IAH->AUS (925+500 = 1425 PQM). Just earned an extra 904 PQMs on a RT itinerary.
Since you think you'll be ~400 miles short, just try something like this.
Aug 28, 2014, 4:21 pm
#105
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,018
I've seen other posts like this that indicative of confusion over the new RDM scheme (confusing it somehow w/ earning status).