Jan 1, 2015, 5:30 pm
Last edit by: Michael D
2014 thread - United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2014]
Shortest flights on UA (useful to get low mileage offers)
2016 thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...es-2016-a.html
Shortest flights on UA (useful to get low mileage offers)
2016 thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...es-2016-a.html
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2015]
Apr 12, 2015, 10:50 am
#151
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 10
Longtime lurker. First time posting.
IAD->DUB on J fare
For 6500 miles
RDM $0.019
PQM $0.089 (combined)
IAD->DUB on J fare
For 6500 miles
RDM $0.019
PQM $0.089 (combined)
Apr 12, 2015, 10:58 am
#152
Join Date: May 2006
Location: EWR
Programs: UA Silver, MRP Platinum, Marriott Vacation Club Chairman, SPG Platinum, Cunard Platinum,
Posts: 967
I really don't understand. Can you pls help?
With the new $$ PQD necessary, and accelerator $$ not counted IN THE NECESSARY Qualifying $$ amount, then why do this?
I ask this as a Chase Presidential Plus cardholder. I know there are some perks that come with that in 2015 but only to platinum, right?
I've decided it'll cost too much money for the perks I'd get to buy up to platinum. It will actually be cheaper to fly in first for the number of trips I take. $10k buys a lot of seats upfront!
With the new $$ PQD necessary, and accelerator $$ not counted IN THE NECESSARY Qualifying $$ amount, then why do this?
I ask this as a Chase Presidential Plus cardholder. I know there are some perks that come with that in 2015 but only to platinum, right?
I've decided it'll cost too much money for the perks I'd get to buy up to platinum. It will actually be cheaper to fly in first for the number of trips I take. $10k buys a lot of seats upfront!
Apr 12, 2015, 11:28 am
#153
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
I really don't understand. Can you pls help?
With the new $$ PQD necessary, and accelerator $$ not counted IN THE NECESSARY Qualifying $$ amount, then why do this?
I ask this as a Chase Presidential Plus cardholder. I know there are some perks that come with that in 2015 but only to platinum, right?
I've decided it'll cost too much money for the perks I'd get to buy up to platinum. It will actually be cheaper to fly in first for the number of trips I take. $10k buys a lot of seats upfront!
With the new $$ PQD necessary, and accelerator $$ not counted IN THE NECESSARY Qualifying $$ amount, then why do this?
I ask this as a Chase Presidential Plus cardholder. I know there are some perks that come with that in 2015 but only to platinum, right?
I've decided it'll cost too much money for the perks I'd get to buy up to platinum. It will actually be cheaper to fly in first for the number of trips I take. $10k buys a lot of seats upfront!
Apr 12, 2015, 12:25 pm
#154
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: 66,913
I really don't understand. Can you pls help?
With the new $$ PQD necessary, and accelerator $$ not counted IN THE NECESSARY Qualifying $$ amount, then why do this?
I ask this as a Chase Presidential Plus cardholder. I know there are some perks that come with that in 2015 but only to platinum, right?...
With the new $$ PQD necessary, and accelerator $$ not counted IN THE NECESSARY Qualifying $$ amount, then why do this?
I ask this as a Chase Presidential Plus cardholder. I know there are some perks that come with that in 2015 but only to platinum, right?...
1. It is quite possible to meet the spend requirements without meeting the PQM requirements.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...over-pqds.html
2. For those with PQD waivers, purchasing PQMs still may be useful. While limited to Plat for USA MP members {with credit card waivers}, non-USA members can still achieve 1K without PQD requirements.
Apr 14, 2015, 6:30 pm
#155
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
I just noticed something odd with my PQM offers. Typically, they were whole cents without fractions. Examples: 8¢ or 12¢, etc. Now they are 9.313333¢ across the board. Just saying.
Also, I just noticed something about an inactive reservation I have. Although the option to purchase Accelerator miles is there and opens up when clicked, when I actually try to buy the miles it errors out—every time. Anybody else notice this?
Also, I just noticed something about an inactive reservation I have. Although the option to purchase Accelerator miles is there and opens up when clicked, when I actually try to buy the miles it errors out—every time. Anybody else notice this?
Apr 14, 2015, 6:41 pm
#156
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 187
I just noticed something odd with my PQM offers. Typically, they were whole cents without fractions. Examples: 8¢ or 12¢, etc. Now they are 9.313333¢ across the board. Just saying.
Also, I just noticed something about an inactive reservation I have. Although the option to purchase Accelerator miles is there and opens up when clicked, when I actually try to buy the miles it errors out—every time. Anybody else notice this?
Also, I just noticed something about an inactive reservation I have. Although the option to purchase Accelerator miles is there and opens up when clicked, when I actually try to buy the miles it errors out—every time. Anybody else notice this?
PQMs only. What were the RDMs?
Apr 15, 2015, 12:30 pm
#157
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area
Programs: DL SM, UA MP.
Posts: 12,729
Is it possible to get just the PQMs without buying the RDMs?
Apr 15, 2015, 12:57 pm
#158
Formerly known as CollegeFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: JRA
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA PLT, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 6,716
Apr 15, 2015, 11:20 pm
#159
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 1,345
SMF-CUN 2.7RDM PQM9.7. I suppose it's this much because I booked two one ways, but that's the most I've seen for RDM. Offered 10K for $270
Apr 16, 2015, 5:17 am
#160
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
When a reservation is cancelled, it moves to the "Inactive" tab on the reservation page but it may still have residual value. When you use that to make a new reservation, the Accelerator option appears to reactivate but it's nonfunctional. At least that's the case with mine. I was wondering if anyone else can confirm my observation.
They are 2.7¢.
PQMs only. What were the RDMs?
Apr 19, 2015, 11:28 am
#161
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area
Programs: DL SM, UA MP.
Posts: 12,729
Being offered 2.1cpm for 13k or 18k RDMs and $910 for 13k PQMs.
So that would be $1180 for 13k RDMs and PQMs all-in, 8.9cpm.
Seems as low a rate as anyone has gotten.
I'm just at under 36k PQM, aiming for Gold. Have an upcoming flight, SFO-ORD-AMS and LHR-SFO.
I think that will leave me just short of 50k PQM so really tempted.
But if I try booking a domestic flight, I should be able to get away with buying fewer miles, though the rates might be higher?
So that would be $1180 for 13k RDMs and PQMs all-in, 8.9cpm.
Seems as low a rate as anyone has gotten.
I'm just at under 36k PQM, aiming for Gold. Have an upcoming flight, SFO-ORD-AMS and LHR-SFO.
I think that will leave me just short of 50k PQM so really tempted.
But if I try booking a domestic flight, I should be able to get away with buying fewer miles, though the rates might be higher?
Apr 19, 2015, 4:32 pm
#162
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: lax
Programs: 1k
Posts: 440
Being offered 2.1cpm for 13k or 18k RDMs and $910 for 13k PQMs.
So that would be $1180 for 13k RDMs and PQMs all-in, 8.9cpm.
Seems as low a rate as anyone has gotten.
I'm just at under 36k PQM, aiming for Gold. Have an upcoming flight, SFO-ORD-AMS and LHR-SFO.
I think that will leave me just short of 50k PQM so really tempted.
But if I try booking a domestic flight, I should be able to get away with buying fewer miles, though the rates might be higher?
So that would be $1180 for 13k RDMs and PQMs all-in, 8.9cpm.
Seems as low a rate as anyone has gotten.
I'm just at under 36k PQM, aiming for Gold. Have an upcoming flight, SFO-ORD-AMS and LHR-SFO.
I think that will leave me just short of 50k PQM so really tempted.
But if I try booking a domestic flight, I should be able to get away with buying fewer miles, though the rates might be higher?
But if you need the PQM it is not terrible so go for it.
Apr 22, 2015, 3:00 pm
#163
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS/ BOM
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,567
Just got an offer for 30,000 RDM at $570 or 1.9c - but here is the real kicker: offered 30,000 PQM at $2,100 or 7c. That is the lowest I have ever gotten - seriously contemplating getting them!!!!
Apr 22, 2015, 3:07 pm
#164
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
Don't dally; you're probably looking at the best deal you'll see this year. But that's a boatload of PQMs. Do you need that many?
Apr 22, 2015, 4:38 pm
#165
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS/ BOM
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,567
I am in the midst of transitioning between jobs and might not travel that much this year - hence the thought! I might just go ahead and pull the trigger. The funny thing is that as of this morning, the offer stood at 12c/ PQM!