Nov 14, 2016, 9:06 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Status is updated once all the required items have posted (after flying the flights) or have been waived (such as by a credit card waiver).
Posting of PQMs/PQSs/PQDs -typically takes 2 days for UA flights (but now typically hours) and up to 5 days for partner flights.
Status will update in hours or less after this has occurred.
Flights miles from UA flights are now posting much quicker, UA is now posting their flight earnings very soon after arrival (hours, same day, ..), partner flights still take days.
Elite bonus apply based on status at flight departure -- so if the flight, when posted, takes you to a higher status -- it does not apply to that flight but rather future flights.
Higher RDM bonuses will typically start posting for flights that occur the day (may now be flights after the status earning flight if check-in updated, need examples) after the flight that pushed you over the threshold.
RPU/GPU / PlusPoints deposit will take a few more days to a week -- for more see Questions about GPU/RPU deposit
BP status should be reflected on check-ins after status has updated. If status has changed since checkin, redo check-in.
Upgrade waitlist priority update is less clear but probably relates to the above on check-ins
Generally, the old practice of removing / updating FF account on existing itins is no longer needed.
Related thread -- Just short of next status level, before my next flight will UA grant early status?
Previous thread Time to update status? [Crossing/changing tiers/status]
Posting of PQMs/PQSs/PQDs -
Status will update in hours or less after this has occurred.
Flights miles from UA flights are now posting much quicker, UA is now posting their flight earnings very soon after arrival (hours, same day, ..), partner flights still take days.
Elite bonus apply based on status at flight departure -- so if the flight, when posted, takes you to a higher status -- it does not apply to that flight but rather future flights.
Higher RDM bonuses will typically start posting for flights that occur the day (may now be flights after the status earning flight if check-in updated, need examples) after the flight that pushed you over the threshold.
RPU/GPU / PlusPoints deposit will take a few more days to a week -- for more see Questions about GPU/RPU deposit
BP status should be reflected on check-ins after status has updated. If status has changed since checkin, redo check-in.
Upgrade waitlist priority update is less clear but probably relates to the above on check-ins
Generally, the old practice of removing / updating FF account on existing itins is no longer needed.
Related thread -- Just short of next status level, before my next flight will UA grant early status?
Previous thread Time to update status? [Crossing/changing tiers/status]
How long / time to update status? [Crossing/changing tiers/status] What to do ?
Nov 20, 2016, 2:23 pm
#46
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: DCA
Programs: UA 1K; *G and *A Top 1000; HHonors Diamond; *$ Gold; Global Entry
Posts: 2,270
Hi, I am currently Premier Silver, and have already met the PQM to reach Gold. However, I need my next flight to get to go over $6000. I am at about $5000, and my next flight fare is about $1400, so I will reach PQD.
My question is, on what day does UA recognize the $1400, and thus I would reach Gold on that date?
I am hoping it is at check-in, and I will get immediate *G lounge access on this International flight.
Thanks!
My question is, on what day does UA recognize the $1400, and thus I would reach Gold on that date?
I am hoping it is at check-in, and I will get immediate *G lounge access on this International flight.
Thanks!
Nov 20, 2016, 2:27 pm
#47
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 14,998
Hi, I am currently Premier Silver, and have already met the PQM to reach Gold. However, I need my next flight to get to go over $6000. I am at about $5000, and my next flight fare is about $1400, so I will reach PQD.
My question is, on what day does UA recognize the $1400, and thus I would reach Gold on that date?
I am hoping it is at check-in, and I will get immediate *G lounge access on this International flight.
Thanks!
My question is, on what day does UA recognize the $1400, and thus I would reach Gold on that date?
I am hoping it is at check-in, and I will get immediate *G lounge access on this International flight.
Thanks!
Last edited by IAH-OIL-TRASH; Nov 20, 2016 at 2:37 pm
Nov 20, 2016, 5:36 pm
#48
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
Had this happen this year on a TransCon...status didn't update till after the flight. Typically, it takes 3 business days after your flight for things to post/update.
Nov 20, 2016, 6:38 pm
#49
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: UA MP Silver
Posts: 6
Thanks all for the info. If the approx $1600 fare is split evenly, I guess this means that $800 PQDs might post in 2-3 days after departing, and the other $800 might post on the return flight 2-3 days after that. In which case, I won't make Gold until I complete the round trip (starting at $5k and need to get above $6k)
Nov 20, 2016, 6:57 pm
#50
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 14,998
Thanks all for the info. If the approx $1600 fare is split evenly, I guess this means that $800 PQDs might post in 2-3 days after departing, and the other $800 might post on the return flight 2-3 days after that. In which case, I won't make Gold until I complete the round trip (starting at $5k and need to get above $6k)
Jan 5, 2017, 8:13 am
#51
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: DCA
Posts: 169
How do I redo checkin? I just bumped up a notch in premier status, I have a flight in about 3 hours, I'm already checked in, and the status difference might well be the deciding factor for whether I get upgraded or not.
The wiki says to redo checkin, but the old option to undo checkin isn't there anymore. And if I just go through the normal checkin process (on the web page or the app), it tells me I'm already checked in, and it doesn't seem to update my status (the boarding pass still shows my old status level).
Any suggestions?
The wiki says to redo checkin, but the old option to undo checkin isn't there anymore. And if I just go through the normal checkin process (on the web page or the app), it tells me I'm already checked in, and it doesn't seem to update my status (the boarding pass still shows my old status level).
Any suggestions?
Jan 5, 2017, 8:25 am
#52
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,438
How do I redo checkin? I just bumped up a notch in premier status, I have a flight in about 3 hours, I'm already checked in, and the status difference might well be the deciding factor for whether I get upgraded or not.
The wiki says to redo checkin, but the old option to undo checkin isn't there anymore. And if I just go through the normal checkin process (on the web page or the app), it tells me I'm already checked in, and it doesn't seem to update my status (the boarding pass still shows my old status level).
Any suggestions?
The wiki says to redo checkin, but the old option to undo checkin isn't there anymore. And if I just go through the normal checkin process (on the web page or the app), it tells me I'm already checked in, and it doesn't seem to update my status (the boarding pass still shows my old status level).
Any suggestions?
Jan 5, 2017, 8:40 am
#53
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: DCA
Posts: 169
It turns out that it doesn't matter, though: my upgrade just cleared (into the last available seat in first).
Jan 5, 2017, 9:24 am
#54
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
Did you go from Gold to Platinum? The Boarding Group number might've given you a clue. But now that you're in F, the mobile BP will show what status you are considered all the way on the bottom of the screen.
Jan 5, 2017, 4:15 pm
#55
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: DCA
Posts: 169
Nope, Silver to Gold. The necessary 2016 PQMs (delayed because I needed ORC for a late December flight to hit the cutoff) posted sometime around midday yesterday, the status updated to Gold online this morning, and the upgrade cleared late in the morning. But the mobile BP still shows Silver, even after updating it to reflect my new seat assignment in F. Kind of amazing that I got upgraded out of DCA as a Silver, but that looks like what happened.
May 26, 2018, 1:56 am
#56
Join Date: Dec 2008
Programs: UA 1K; LY Gold; DL Gold; BA Bronze
Posts: 2,266
How long for status to be updated
Hello all,
After a few years of flying solely with LY and oneworld airlines I had a bunch of *A flights this year.
I have a flight booked in June which will be the 4th segment with UA this year. This flight is supposed to bump me to gold status, as I already have enough PQM for the status.
I was wondering, how long does it usually take for a UA flight to credit, and for the status to be updated? Also, when the status is changed, does it reflect automatically in the booking or do I have to do something?
The reason I am asking is that I have another UA flight two days later and was wondering whether I will already get the benefits of my newly acquired status (this is an E145 flight so no upgrades, I mostly care about free luggage, economy plus, etc).
Thanks!
After a few years of flying solely with LY and oneworld airlines I had a bunch of *A flights this year.
I have a flight booked in June which will be the 4th segment with UA this year. This flight is supposed to bump me to gold status, as I already have enough PQM for the status.
I was wondering, how long does it usually take for a UA flight to credit, and for the status to be updated? Also, when the status is changed, does it reflect automatically in the booking or do I have to do something?
The reason I am asking is that I have another UA flight two days later and was wondering whether I will already get the benefits of my newly acquired status (this is an E145 flight so no upgrades, I mostly care about free luggage, economy plus, etc).
Thanks!
May 26, 2018, 2:00 am
#57
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.99MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,769
Improved status should be captured when you check-in, if status changes afterward, believe you will need to undo check-in and re-check-in.
May 26, 2018, 2:05 am
#58
Join Date: Dec 2008
Programs: UA 1K; LY Gold; DL Gold; BA Bronze
Posts: 2,266
Based on your advice, is there any reason why I shouldn't just check-in as late as possible (given that I have already selected seats)?
May 26, 2018, 5:57 am
#59
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 31,974
agreed. However, 2 days is pretty much zero chance that status will update. 2 days for the flight to post ... then additional time. If the flight has posted and your stats show > 50k PQM, segments and $$$ ... you MIGHT find someone waiving bag fees, but this is very tough to do ... the computer will say 'no'. Best change is that once the flight has posted to call UA and see if they can annotate the PNR or call MPSC, explain the situation and see if they can push the status through.
May 26, 2018, 9:39 am
#60
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: AA PLT; UA PLT
Posts: 120
A few years ago, I waited about a month for some South African miles to post, which gave me Silver. While waiting, I had a United flight where I had to pay a baggage fee. After the SAA miles posted, I emailed Customer Service and asked if there was any way they could credit me the baggage fee from the United flight, since I should have been a Silver except for the posting delay. They did!