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[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2014 for Elite Status in 2015
Oct 7, 2014, 1:47 pm
#76
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 5,825
Due to a miscalculation, I find myself in an interesting situation: by the end of the year, I will have 101000 PQM but only $9925 PQD. Any ideas on how to get the additional $75, other than scheduling an additional flight? It seems that Economy Plus grants PQDs, but as a 1K i get it for free...
Book a flight without logging in to UA.com.
Buy up to E+. Spend the $75.
Add your MP number later.
Pure speculation on my part, I have no idea if this would work.
Oct 7, 2014, 1:53 pm
#77
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Redwood City, CA USA (SFO/SJC)
Programs: 1K 2010, 1P in 2011, Plat for 2012,13,14,15 & 2016. Gold in 17 & 18, Plat since
Posts: 8,826
Wouldn't it be easiest to book an award ticket, pay whatever extra for the RDMs (accelerator), then cancel the award ticket? I wouldn't trust an expenditure to stick if the MP number wasn't input at that time.
Oct 7, 2014, 2:19 pm
#79
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: BWI<MCI< PHL<DEN<SCL<EZE<CHO<PHL<ABE
Programs: UA Silver / FA
Posts: 939
Then again, if he still has to book his X-mas travel, etc.. just using .bomb finding what booking class is available, then using Advanced to bump up to whatever he needs in terms of PQD (ex. .bomb is pricing into E/E RT, so go back in and specify M in advanced to purposely bump up the fare/PQD).
Oct 7, 2014, 3:19 pm
#80
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 5,825
I really like this idea.. however it would require him to book another flight... THEN pay for E+..
Then again, if he still has to book his X-mas travel, etc.. just using .bomb finding what booking class is available, then using Advanced to bump up to whatever he needs in terms of PQD (ex. .bomb is pricing into E/E RT, so go back in and specify M in advanced to purposely bump up the fare/PQD).
Then again, if he still has to book his X-mas travel, etc.. just using .bomb finding what booking class is available, then using Advanced to bump up to whatever he needs in terms of PQD (ex. .bomb is pricing into E/E RT, so go back in and specify M in advanced to purposely bump up the fare/PQD).
Oct 7, 2014, 4:03 pm
#81
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Redwood City, CA USA (SFO/SJC)
Programs: 1K 2010, 1P in 2011, Plat for 2012,13,14,15 & 2016. Gold in 17 & 18, Plat since
Posts: 8,826
OK, then if the system's still broken, it will allow you to pay for an upgrade to E+ on an award reservation for someone else, even though they get it (and you can choose it) automatically if booked on miles from your (an elite's) account. At least it appears you can do so; I've never gone on the way through to the end and pulled the trigger.
Oct 7, 2014, 5:02 pm
#82
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 5,825
OK, then if the system's still broken, it will allow you to pay for an upgrade to E+ on an award reservation for someone else, even though they get it (and you can choose it) automatically if booked on miles from your (an elite's) account. At least it appears you can do so; I've never gone on the way through to the end and pulled the trigger.
Oct 7, 2014, 6:55 pm
#83
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Redwood City, CA USA (SFO/SJC)
Programs: 1K 2010, 1P in 2011, Plat for 2012,13,14,15 & 2016. Gold in 17 & 18, Plat since
Posts: 8,826
Oct 7, 2014, 9:39 pm
#84
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BDL
Programs: United MileagePlus Premier Gold
Posts: 84
OK, then if the system's still broken, it will allow you to pay for an upgrade to E+ on an award reservation for someone else, even though they get it (and you can choose it) automatically if booked on miles from your (an elite's) account. At least it appears you can do so; I've never gone on the way through to the end and pulled the trigger.
Otherwise, what I'm seeing might be best is to book a one-way IAD-BDL for $85+tax, and use miles to book BDL-IAD earlier in the day. This shouldn't take more than half a day of my time... but I'd still prefer a solution that doesn't involve additional travel.
Last edited by maduarte; Oct 7, 2014 at 9:43 pm Reason: Added timing for test :-)
Oct 8, 2014, 7:35 am
#85
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: BWI<MCI< PHL<DEN<SCL<EZE<CHO<PHL<ABE
Programs: UA Silver / FA
Posts: 939
Interesting... so by "broken" you mean that if I make an awards reservation for someone, and then I pay for their E+, since the reservation appears under my MP number then I would get the PQDs for that E+? I may be able to give this a try by the end of the month.
Otherwise, what I'm seeing might be best is to book a one-way IAD-BDL for $85+tax, and use miles to book BDL-IAD earlier in the day. This shouldn't take more than half a day of my time... but I'd still prefer a solution that doesn't involve additional travel.
Otherwise, what I'm seeing might be best is to book a one-way IAD-BDL for $85+tax, and use miles to book BDL-IAD earlier in the day. This shouldn't take more than half a day of my time... but I'd still prefer a solution that doesn't involve additional travel.
Oct 8, 2014, 1:00 pm
#86
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BDL
Programs: United MileagePlus Premier Gold
Posts: 84
I've made several award reservations for my girlfriend on my miles and never been prompted to pay for E+. Even on the phone the agent says "and because she's flying under your miles she's entitled to E+". I'm pretty sure the only benefit she doesn't get is CPU possibility...
Oct 8, 2014, 1:39 pm
#87
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SEA
Posts: 282
Sadly, I'm flying over 50k in the next 6 weeks (more than I've ever flown before) and will end the year at 105,000 PQM, but only around $8600 PQD 
However, I do have 2 long intl trips coming up, and thinking of buying up to BF if offered. Can anyone clarify for me whether buying up to BF counts towards PQD? I can think of 3 ways, but don't know what (if any) counts:
1) Buy up if offered on my reservation screen prior to travel
2) TOD upgrade at airport
3) Miles + CoPay (does CoPay count as PQD?)
However, I do have 2 long intl trips coming up, and thinking of buying up to BF if offered. Can anyone clarify for me whether buying up to BF counts towards PQD? I can think of 3 ways, but don't know what (if any) counts:
1) Buy up if offered on my reservation screen prior to travel
2) TOD upgrade at airport
3) Miles + CoPay (does CoPay count as PQD?)
Oct 8, 2014, 2:40 pm
#88
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: BWI<MCI< PHL<DEN<SCL<EZE<CHO<PHL<ABE
Programs: UA Silver / FA
Posts: 939
Sadly, I'm flying over 50k in the next 6 weeks (more than I've ever flown before) and will end the year at 105,000 PQM, but only around $8600 PQD
However, I do have 2 long intl trips coming up, and thinking of buying up to BF if offered. Can anyone clarify for me whether buying up to BF counts towards PQD? I can think of 3 ways, but don't know what (if any) counts:
1) Buy up if offered on my reservation screen prior to travel
2) TOD upgrade at airport
3) Miles + CoPay (does CoPay count as PQD?)
However, I do have 2 long intl trips coming up, and thinking of buying up to BF if offered. Can anyone clarify for me whether buying up to BF counts towards PQD? I can think of 3 ways, but don't know what (if any) counts:
1) Buy up if offered on my reservation screen prior to travel
2) TOD upgrade at airport
3) Miles + CoPay (does CoPay count as PQD?)
1. Yes.
2. Hmmmmm yes? Not 100%, but I don't see why not.
3. This is a GREAT question. I could be convinced either way. It really is a question on how UA sees copays... Change fees, etc. are not PQD eligible, but E+ is.. I'm not sure how many people use miles/co-pay to upgrade but would love to hear if it's PQD eligible..
Oct 8, 2014, 2:45 pm
#89
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,112
Sadly, I'm flying over 50k in the next 6 weeks (more than I've ever flown before) and will end the year at 105,000 PQM, but only around $8600 PQD
However, I do have 2 long intl trips coming up, and thinking of buying up to BF if offered. Can anyone clarify for me whether buying up to BF counts towards PQD? I can think of 3 ways, but don't know what (if any) counts:
1) Buy up if offered on my reservation screen prior to travel
2) TOD upgrade at airport
3) Miles + CoPay (does CoPay count as PQD?)
However, I do have 2 long intl trips coming up, and thinking of buying up to BF if offered. Can anyone clarify for me whether buying up to BF counts towards PQD? I can think of 3 ways, but don't know what (if any) counts:
1) Buy up if offered on my reservation screen prior to travel
2) TOD upgrade at airport
3) Miles + CoPay (does CoPay count as PQD?)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-2014-a.html
Oct 17, 2014, 4:12 pm
#90
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Omaha, NE
Programs: UA 1k, Hyatt Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriot Gold, Hertz Presidents Club
Posts: 4
By my calculation Im going to be 5k miles short of 1k, what are my options?
Hi all, this is my first post. I read often but never posted before.
So, I have been 1k for 2 years now and was on my way for the 3rd year. Unfortunately looks like i'll be short 5k miles by DEC 31st.
I'm way over the PQD, reached it in April. Have about 100 segments. If i contact United does anyone know what options will they give me? Is its even worth it or should I somehow try to squeeze a international trip?
Thanks
So, I have been 1k for 2 years now and was on my way for the 3rd year. Unfortunately looks like i'll be short 5k miles by DEC 31st.
I'm way over the PQD, reached it in April. Have about 100 segments. If i contact United does anyone know what options will they give me? Is its even worth it or should I somehow try to squeeze a international trip?
Thanks