Oct 23, 2017, 11:15 pm
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Significant Premier Silver Benefits
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- Free E+ access (and for companion) at check-in
- Eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrade (including a companion)
- RDM earn rate a 7 x PQDs (vs GM @ 5x)
- 500 mile minimum PQM on UA operated flights and some partners
- Boarding Group 2 and priority check-in, priority security (also available to some credit card holders)
- Bag allowance – +1x70 lbs (increased from 50 lbs 28 Sept 2018) (also some credit card holders get +1 or +2 x50lbs))
- Reduced award change / cancellation fees
- Access to expanded economy saver award inventory (also available to some credit card holders)
- Instant upgrades on Y- or B-class full-fare economy tickets
- Eligible for CPU on award flights if primary cardholder (no companions) of select MP credit cards
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Oct 12, 2017, 11:44 am
#16
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 1,277
So first time first year of silver.
Bah.
The only benefit is Econ plus, which really is only sitting a row higher up.
I’m going to be just over 10k short this year and I can’t see the upside really.
United club card adds a few benefits and that’s prob all I need.
Honestly. I’ve NEVER gotten CPU and this isn’t really key for me because I never fly more than 2 hrs domestically so “business” class isn’t much different. Transatlantic,
Where I do like to use my united miles, isn’t even eligible for CPU
Bah.
The only benefit is Econ plus, which really is only sitting a row higher up.
I’m going to be just over 10k short this year and I can’t see the upside really.
United club card adds a few benefits and that’s prob all I need.
Honestly. I’ve NEVER gotten CPU and this isn’t really key for me because I never fly more than 2 hrs domestically so “business” class isn’t much different. Transatlantic,
Where I do like to use my united miles, isn’t even eligible for CPU
I haven't had United status in a few years now. I'm trying to get SPG Platinum as my way to get Silver this year (via Marriott). If I see that's not going to happen, I'll probably do a mileage/PQD run as I'll fall about 4000 miles and $400 PQD short the way things stand right now. Will be worth it for me, I think.
Oct 23, 2017, 10:15 pm
#17
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: United Star Alliance
Posts: 3
How to get 20,000 premium UA miles before end of year
Hi there..... I'm new to this so apologies in advance for, most likely, a pretty basic question. I didn't fly on the right airlines this year and I still need $2500 PQD and 20,000 PQM to maintain my silver premium status. Without getting the credit card, how can I get to this goal asap?
I'm flying out of Durango ( DRO) CO
Many thanks.
Jill
I'm flying out of Durango ( DRO) CO
Many thanks.
Jill
Oct 23, 2017, 10:26 pm
#18
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,120
Welcome to FT, Jill Southworth!
Considering how little you seem to fly, I don't see how the benefits of Silver can possibly be worth it. However, if you really want it, your best option is just to book a long flight or two that meet your required spending. One DEN-ORD-SIN round-trip would be over 20K PQM, and I'm sure you could buy that for $2,500 or more.
Considering how little you seem to fly, I don't see how the benefits of Silver can possibly be worth it. However, if you really want it, your best option is just to book a long flight or two that meet your required spending. One DEN-ORD-SIN round-trip would be over 20K PQM, and I'm sure you could buy that for $2,500 or more.
Oct 23, 2017, 11:03 pm
#21
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 14,992
Mot sure why you fly United Airlines between now and the end of the year for the sole purpose of earning status when you don't fly it. Seems like a waste of time/effort/money.
The Chase United Card gets you most of the benefits of Silver and you can buy an E+ subscription for far less than spending money to get to Silver by flying. The E+ subscription lets you choose seats at booking instead of at T-24, so your seat choice will be better. Don't get Silver for upgrades that you'll never/very rarely get.
The Chase United Card gets you most of the benefits of Silver and you can buy an E+ subscription for far less than spending money to get to Silver by flying. The E+ subscription lets you choose seats at booking instead of at T-24, so your seat choice will be better. Don't get Silver for upgrades that you'll never/very rarely get.
Dec 18, 2017, 9:05 am
#24
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Silver, AA Platinum, Alaska MVP, Hyatt Discoverist, National Executive
Posts: 116
$638 PQD needed for United Silver worth it?
Relatively new to FT. My wife and I are letting our AA Plat and Gold status' expire this year and might try for UA status in 2018. She's Alaska MVP Gold 75k for 2018 though, as well as Southwest Companion Pass.
She just had two last minute office trips so is now only $638 PQD away from United Silver. Although unplanned, is it worth chasing that at this hour? Our upcoming flights include $300/pp Economy Jetblue flights SFO to NY before Christmas (allows us an entry into their 2018 free flights sweepstakes), and SW Companion Pass awards PHL to OAK on Jan 1.
Would it be worth it to change one JetBlue flight to an overpriced $700 First class ticket on United?
She just had two last minute office trips so is now only $638 PQD away from United Silver. Although unplanned, is it worth chasing that at this hour? Our upcoming flights include $300/pp Economy Jetblue flights SFO to NY before Christmas (allows us an entry into their 2018 free flights sweepstakes), and SW Companion Pass awards PHL to OAK on Jan 1.
Would it be worth it to change one JetBlue flight to an overpriced $700 First class ticket on United?
Dec 18, 2017, 10:26 am
#25
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: BWI<MCI< PHL<DEN<SCL<EZE<CHO<PHL<ABE
Programs: UA Silver / FA
Posts: 939
I mean.. if you "have" to take the flights, and you're going to fly a few times next year, sure. But UA Silver doesn't really do that much for me, you or anyone.
You can just save the $400 and get the United credit card. You get similar perks..
You can just save the $400 and get the United credit card. You get similar perks..
Dec 18, 2017, 10:29 am
#26
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
Relatively new to FT. My wife and I are letting our AA Plat and Gold status' expire this year and might try for UA status in 2018. She's Alaska MVP Gold 75k for 2018 though, as well as Southwest Companion Pass.
She just had two last minute office trips so is now only $638 PQD away from United Silver. Although unplanned, is it worth chasing that at this hour? Our upcoming flights include $300/pp Economy Jetblue flights SFO to NY before Christmas (allows us an entry into their 2018 free flights sweepstakes), and SW Companion Pass awards PHL to OAK on Jan 1.
Would it be worth it to change one JetBlue flight to an overpriced $700 First class ticket on United?
She just had two last minute office trips so is now only $638 PQD away from United Silver. Although unplanned, is it worth chasing that at this hour? Our upcoming flights include $300/pp Economy Jetblue flights SFO to NY before Christmas (allows us an entry into their 2018 free flights sweepstakes), and SW Companion Pass awards PHL to OAK on Jan 1.
Would it be worth it to change one JetBlue flight to an overpriced $700 First class ticket on United?
If, however, she wants UA, then the status match might be the way to go:
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/app...omoCode=TB8230
90 day window to fly, so might as well start in Jan, rather than this year.
For Silver, you might as well get the Mileage Plus Visa CC, gives you group 2 boarding and one free bag. Only thing you lose is E+ (only at checkin for Silver).
Good luck!
Last edited by wh6cto; Dec 18, 2017 at 10:31 am Reason: Misspelled MVP tier
Dec 18, 2017, 10:55 am
#27
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Silver, AA Platinum, Alaska MVP, Hyatt Discoverist, National Executive
Posts: 116
I guess you're right though, as spending $25k on the credit card waives the PQD requirement. Maybe that is the way to go instead of re-routing the flights we have to take anyway in the next two weeks.
Dec 18, 2017, 11:15 am
#28
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Platinum Elite, National Executive, United Gold
Posts: 1,181
You're much better off saving the $139 and buying the E+ subscription for 2018 which gets you the most important benefit from Silver. You're even better off with the E+ subscription because you get to select the E+ at booking vs. check-in with Premier Silver status.
Dec 18, 2017, 11:28 am
#30
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Silver, AA Platinum, Alaska MVP, Hyatt Discoverist, National Executive
Posts: 116
Good point, didn't know United offered that! Think we'll go this + credit card route and organically try to bank our 2018 flights to UA. Thanks for the helpful guidance!
