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Global Services Qualifying Discussion- 2017
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Originally Posted by Global Services Google Form
Follow the form through and fill out as much as you can. There are a few required fields and a few optional fields. The more data you can provide, the better off we will be for building a prediction model.
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Originally Posted by Global Services Data 2017
To help standardize inputs ( and based on reports only UA operated flights are considered for GS), please make reference to
UA PQDs (only PQDs earned in UA operated flights). It takes a little work using the data in Account Summary Details to remove any non-UA operated PQDs.
Likewise UA PQMs, UA BIS and UA CPM.
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Originally Posted by Global Services Denial Form
BIS is actual scheduled flight distance (Great Circle Mileage Distance -- GCM) between airports with 500 mile minimum for elites. This is the standard used for Lifetime miles also. Those flying mostly sub-500 segments sometimes prefer to not use the minimum rule.
The definition for CPM is a bit vaguer, especially since CPM is used in multiple different situations.
Believe for the purpose of this thread, GS qualification, folks are using
PQD CPM = UA PQDs / UA BIS
Note there is no direct evidence UA uses this CPM number for GS Qualification but it is a number FTers like to use.
As for BIS, UA does not report this number your account and it needs to be manually tracked.
One way is to make use that PQMs are based on BIS but there may be a multiplier / bonus for high end fares. If always in 2x PQMs, you could divide by 2 to get BIS.
rwsteelers had a good method for determining UA BIS -- the change in Lifetime Miles from the first of the year.
To find your PQDs if >than $12K
Go to MileagePlus activity since my last statement and it is in the "Account summary" table at the top of the page.
Note this is not just the UA operated PQDs (which is commonly believed to be what matters for GS) but rather your total PQDs.
Thread from 2016 - Global Services Qualifications 2016
2017 GS Qualifying Discussion
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: United Global Services, Hilton Diamond, National Executive
Posts: 6
2017 GS Qualifying Discussion
Hi there.
I've been a 1K for many years and am a 1 MM.
This year I'm at:
226K PQM
61K PQD - All United Metal
120K Actual Miles Flown
Out of LAX
One trip to HAM in December plus maybe a couple more trips.
Chances?
Thanks!
I've been a 1K for many years and am a 1 MM.
This year I'm at:
226K PQM
61K PQD - All United Metal
120K Actual Miles Flown
Out of LAX
One trip to HAM in December plus maybe a couple more trips.
Chances?
Thanks!
#2
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: ORD
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 659
Looks pretty good! I think your chances are quite high
#3
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: BOS
Programs: UA 1K (2MM); AA LT Gold (1.9 MM); SQ; WN; DL; "Bonvoy Ambassador""
Posts: 398
So far this year I have about 225k PQM on 42K PQD (mostly F, D, J, P, Z fares), with about $10k to 15k projected spend the rest of the year (all UA metal). I had been 1K for several years (and a 1 MM) until a transfer within my company 5 years ago took me to Southern Louisiana, where my travel was on WN. Now that I am back in Houston, I am back on UA. I know from the forum there are other factors to consider for GS, such a influence within a company or group. I am a manager for a global company and my team is responsible for major projects around the world. All of my team travel internationally, and some of them travel more than I do. Is this worth bring to UA's attentions and, if so, any suggestions of how I do so? Many thanks, fellow flyers!
Last edited by BeanTownBoy; Oct 17, 2016 at 8:44 pm
#4
Senior Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: UA Plat/2MM [23-yr. 1K, now emeritus] clawing way back to WN-A List; MR LT Titanium; HY Whateverist.
Posts: 12,390
Although not GS, but having followed these threads and UA's historic actions, which can change, I'd say that if you are over the $50K mark, together with your other travel patterns you describe, you'll have a very good chance for GS solely on your own travel and spend. (See the spreadsheet in this thread's Wikipost, scroll to those based in IAH and note their numbers.)
The corporate manager/influencer category is a separate way that persons not doing lucrative spend on UA at your level can be awarded GS. Usually, it's as a corporate travel manager who clearly directs high level spend of others to GS levels.
The corporate manager/influencer category is a separate way that persons not doing lucrative spend on UA at your level can be awarded GS. Usually, it's as a corporate travel manager who clearly directs high level spend of others to GS levels.
#5
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Programs: Lifetime UA 1K, Lifetime Hilton Diamond, Lifetime Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,261
So far this year I have about 225k PQM on 42K PQD (mostly F, D, J, P, Z fares), with about $10k to 15k projected spend the rest of the year (all UA metal). I had been 1K for several years (and a 1 MM) until a transfer within my company 5 years ago took me to Southern Louisiana, where my travel was on WN. Now that I am back in Houston, I am back on UA. I know from the forum there are other factors to consider for GS, such a influence within a company or group. I am a manager for a global company and my team is responsible for major projects around the world. All of my team travel internationally, and some of them travel more than I do. Is this worth bring to UA's attentions and, if so, any suggestions of how I do so? Many thanks, fellow flyers!
My spend over the last three years was above $150K and they gave me GS this year for the first time. I suspect it was because I was over 55K last year and had significant spend in past years, but who knows.
#6
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: BOS
Programs: UA 1K (2MM); AA LT Gold (1.9 MM); SQ; WN; DL; "Bonvoy Ambassador""
Posts: 398
@Ocn Vw 1K,@bldr1K--It is hard to sort through all the posts to distill information and form a view (especially with all those who otherwise would seem to qualify, yet don't). Thank for your clarifications! I am keeping my fingers crossed!
Last edited by BeanTownBoy; Oct 18, 2016 at 8:47 pm
#7
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: IAH
Programs: UA GS/MM, MR PPE/LTG, TSA Pre✓, NEXUS, APEC BTC, UKBF RT, CLEAR, DXB E-GATE
Posts: 251
I was GS for 2 years in a row, and had to change gigs, which meant a change in travel patterns, I went from GS to 1K to Gold, and this year I'm back to 1K, with a 40K spend @ 155K PQM, I'll likely end the year between 180K - 200K PQM and likely 48K - 52K in spend. That will put me right at the edge of qualifying. The 2 years that I did make GS, I flew UA almost every week (domestically), and ended up with about 50K - 55K in spend and around 110K - 120K miles flown. I surmise that UA also looks at how much (often) you fly with them on a yearly basis alongside with spend.
Last edited by IAHFlyBoi; Oct 19, 2016 at 6:01 pm
#8
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 30
I have been flying United for years but never really focused on getting status. Finally decided this year to consolidate on UA to get highest status possible.
Unfortunately for me didn't decide this until Q2 so missed a couple of around the world where I flew other airlines.
Anyway, wondering if I will make GS with the following:
PQM: 190,926
PQD: 50,675 (43,488 on UA metal)
PQS: 49
Based out of SFO.
First post! Love this site and interested in thoughts on my question.
Brian
Unfortunately for me didn't decide this until Q2 so missed a couple of around the world where I flew other airlines.
Anyway, wondering if I will make GS with the following:
PQM: 190,926
PQD: 50,675 (43,488 on UA metal)
PQS: 49
Based out of SFO.
First post! Love this site and interested in thoughts on my question.
Brian
#9
I have been flying United for years but never really focused on getting status. Finally decided this year to consolidate on UA to get highest status possible.
Unfortunately for me didn't decide this until Q2 so missed a couple of around the world where I flew other airlines.
Anyway, wondering if I will make GS with the following:
PQM: 190,926
PQD: 50,675 (43,488 on UA metal)
PQS: 49
Based out of SFO.
First post! Love this site and interested in thoughts on my question.
Brian
Unfortunately for me didn't decide this until Q2 so missed a couple of around the world where I flew other airlines.
Anyway, wondering if I will make GS with the following:
PQM: 190,926
PQD: 50,675 (43,488 on UA metal)
PQS: 49
Based out of SFO.
First post! Love this site and interested in thoughts on my question.
Brian
Also, welcome to FT bslepko!
#10
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 30
Thanks for the welcome United747!
Flying my family to Tokyo from SFO in upper deck of 747 over Thanksgiving. Wanted to give my son the experience before it goes away.
We'll see what happens on GS.
Brian
Flying my family to Tokyo from SFO in upper deck of 747 over Thanksgiving. Wanted to give my son the experience before it goes away.
We'll see what happens on GS.
Brian
#11
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Bucks County
Programs: UAL GS & Million Miler; Delta Lifetime Gold; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Platinum; Legion Etrangere
Posts: 1,606
#12
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: LAX IAH AMS
Programs: UA GS 1MM
Posts: 1,261
2017 GS Qualifications
Tis the season.... when do we expect the initial 2017 qualifications to go out?
I am completing my 4th year and this is my biggest year so far, just by a hair....
IAH based and will end the year with approximately:
255,000 PQM
$65,000 PQD
77 PQS
70% intl Biz, 30% domestic F.
I am completing my 4th year and this is my biggest year so far, just by a hair....
IAH based and will end the year with approximately:
255,000 PQM
$65,000 PQD
77 PQS
70% intl Biz, 30% domestic F.
Last edited by avi8tir; Oct 23, 2016 at 2:59 pm
#13
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Northern California
Programs: I want to be free! Free!
Posts: 3,443
Tis the season.... when do we expect the initial 2017 qualifications to go out?
I am completing my 4th year and this is my biggest year so far, just by a hair....
IAH based and will end the year with approximately:
255,000 PQM
$65,000 PQD
77 segments
70% intl Biz, 30% domestic F.
I am completing my 4th year and this is my biggest year so far, just by a hair....
IAH based and will end the year with approximately:
255,000 PQM
$65,000 PQD
77 segments
70% intl Biz, 30% domestic F.
#14
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Rowley, MA / Edgartown, MA / Christiansted, St. Croix (USVI)
Programs: UA LT GS/4.96MM, Marriott LT Titanium, IHG Platinum, Global Entry, TSA Pre✓, Korea SeS, APEC
Posts: 579
I would say 'no problem' requalifying, it's all about the money. Somewhere I read recently that 15% of UA flyers generate 50% of the revenue. My guess is UA wants to keep you loyal to the brand. Good luck.
#15
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: UA-GS; WN A-list;Hyatt - CC; Hertz - PC
Posts: 642
well its getting to be that time of year where so many of us wonder if we will get the invite or requalify. I'll start, based on my estimates, I am going to finish the year with:
PQD: $47-48k
195,000 miles
140 segments
question 1, out of DEN will I requal? I assume after lasts years lower initial quals and requals, I am in, thoughts?
Question 2. Would it be worth it you as a GS to get to the 200k mark? I am in LIH in late December and could easily come back through NRT to get over the top. are the 2GPU's and 2 RPU's worth it? I am taking the whole week off anyways, so I am not concerned about having to get back to DEN the last week of the year.
PQD: $47-48k
195,000 miles
140 segments
question 1, out of DEN will I requal? I assume after lasts years lower initial quals and requals, I am in, thoughts?
Question 2. Would it be worth it you as a GS to get to the 200k mark? I am in LIH in late December and could easily come back through NRT to get over the top. are the 2GPU's and 2 RPU's worth it? I am taking the whole week off anyways, so I am not concerned about having to get back to DEN the last week of the year.