Question about gifted status
Jul 1, 2016, 11:16 pm
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Question about gifted status
I wasn't flying much on UA but I have started traveling regularly as of the last 3 months..
I was gifted silver status. does this gifted status mean I can move from silver to gold and etc or is the status purely cosmetic and I'm really starting from zero
Thanks for the replies
I was gifted silver status. does this gifted status mean I can move from silver to gold and etc or is the status purely cosmetic and I'm really starting from zero
Thanks for the replies
Jul 1, 2016, 11:22 pm
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Unearned status does not move the starting line for PQMs or PQDs. You start at zero just like everyone else. But, the status is not "purely cosmetic" as for whatever duration you hold the gifted status, you get the full benefits of that status even though you didn't earn them.
Jul 1, 2016, 11:54 pm
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thanks, that's what i figured.. I hold a Chase Club card, so im covered..
guess i'll take the extra miles until I hit gold or plat on my own
only I take my flight tonight from SEA-IAD i'll clear silver on my own
guess i'll take the extra miles until I hit gold or plat on my own
only I take my flight tonight from SEA-IAD i'll clear silver on my own
Jul 1, 2016, 11:59 pm
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Was this a corporate program or part of UA's recent promo, http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...10-2016-a.html ?
Generally these status bumps are just for the rest of the year and until January 31 of the next. To retain status beyond that you will need to earn status the normal way (so starting from zero, in your words). Sometimes the corporate programs have a longer life.
Generally these status bumps are just for the rest of the year and until January 31 of the next. To retain status beyond that you will need to earn status the normal way (so starting from zero, in your words). Sometimes the corporate programs have a longer life.
Nov 1, 2017, 5:37 pm
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How can status be gifted?
(Unsure if this is the most relevant thread.)
If an event such as a charity fundraiser is offering 'Gold / Platinum / 1K' status on UA, how are they going to deliver? The only route I'm aware of is by MM companion, but is that really acceptable in UA's view? And if that were the method to support the offer, it's strange they have each of those tiers.
It's not something I can benefit from, but it piqued my curiosity.
If an event such as a charity fundraiser is offering 'Gold / Platinum / 1K' status on UA, how are they going to deliver? The only route I'm aware of is by MM companion, but is that really acceptable in UA's view? And if that were the method to support the offer, it's strange they have each of those tiers.
It's not something I can benefit from, but it piqued my curiosity.
Dec 31, 2018, 1:45 pm
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Can status be gifted to the same member more than once?
I currently have Gold through 1/20, but in 2/20, I will drop to nothing. Will I be able to be gifted Gold from someone that has it or do I have to wait for my status to drop to nothing before getting the gifted status? It makes a difference because I don't have much UA/Star travel for the coming year so won't go out of my way to try and get Gold again since I want to rely on getting it gifted (a colleague already offered it).
I currently have Gold through 1/20, but in 2/20, I will drop to nothing. Will I be able to be gifted Gold from someone that has it or do I have to wait for my status to drop to nothing before getting the gifted status? It makes a difference because I don't have much UA/Star travel for the coming year so won't go out of my way to try and get Gold again since I want to rely on getting it gifted (a colleague already offered it).
Dec 31, 2018, 1:54 pm
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How are you planning be gifted status?
Million Miller companion is the only standard way and that trackers the status of the MMer.
MMer companion stays in place until replaced by another companion and you can then later (just once a year) change it back.
The companion will have the higher of their status or that of the MMer.
Million Miller companion is the only standard way and that trackers the status of the MMer.
MMer companion stays in place until replaced by another companion and you can then later (just once a year) change it back.
The companion will have the higher of their status or that of the MMer.
Jan 2, 2019, 9:29 am
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How are you planning be gifted status?
Million Miller companion is the only standard way and that trackers the status of the MMer.
MMer companion stays in place until replaced by another companion and you can then later (just once a year) change it back.
The companion will have the higher of their status or that of the MMer.
Million Miller companion is the only standard way and that trackers the status of the MMer.
MMer companion stays in place until replaced by another companion and you can then later (just once a year) change it back.
The companion will have the higher of their status or that of the MMer.
Jan 2, 2019, 10:01 am
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