Will PQD waivers (MP credit cards) continue in 2018?
Jan 3, 2018, 2:37 am
#16
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: BWI<MCI< PHL<DEN<SCL<EZE<CHO<PHL<ABE
Programs: UA Silver / FA
Posts: 939
It's true UA makes a good profit from the MP card, but if they're renegotiating the deal, this activity will be discussed.
Jan 5, 2018, 9:42 am
#17
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,319
I sure would like to know before the first upcoming *A flight (so if the waiver is out, I can switch earnings to a different mileage program, to be able to earn *G). Anyone thinks they will post something specific in the next 7-10 days?
Jan 5, 2018, 9:59 am
#18
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 215
Unlikely. This would be a big change and if anything there would be a transition period for existing holders.
Jan 5, 2018, 12:02 pm
#19
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: CLE
Programs: UA MileagePlus Premier Platinum
Posts: 1,360
When I log into the UA app, under my account it states Presidential Plus PQD waiver: Eligible. Also, taping on “Important information about your account” I see: “The 2018 PQD requirement is waived for existing Presidential Plus Card members for levels through Premier Platinum”
Jan 5, 2018, 12:16 pm
#20
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,850
When I log into the UA app, under my account it states Presidential Plus PQD waiver: Eligible. Also, taping on “Important information about your account” I see: “The 2018 PQD requirement is waived for existing Presidential Plus Card members for levels through Premier Platinum”
However, it does flag the four segment requirement as waived.
Jan 5, 2018, 2:21 pm
#21
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: CAK/CLE
Programs: UA Plat/AA,DL Dirt/HH Diamond,Hyatt Something-ist/Hz Prez,Avis Pres Club
Posts: 674
When I log into the UA app, under my account it states Presidential Plus PQD waiver: Eligible. Also, taping on “Important information about your account” I see: “The 2018 PQD requirement is waived for existing Presidential Plus Card members for levels through Premier Platinum”
Without the PQD waiver, the Flex PQMs really don't make sense. They almost have to continue the waiver until the Pres Plus party ends. (And with them increasing the annual fee to $450 after grandfathering it for so long, instead of just making people switch to the Club card, they may not be planning to get rid of the Pres Plus card soon. Or maybe the annual fee thing was the first step in dismantling the Pres Plus. Who knows......)
Jan 6, 2018, 9:08 pm
#22
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: PWM
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 1,335
Well they would still make sense. Would just be less valuable. For example, you could accrue 10k FQM thru CC spend and fly 15k PQM at outrageous prices (maybe First). I wish us newbies could go back in time. Be thankful for what you've got! 
Jan 9, 2018, 9:30 am
#23
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,319
Still nothing? I've got a week to decide whether to credit to UA or another program (once I credit elsewhere, I am committed for the year, basically).
I'd prefer UA Plat. but any *G is better than none. Should I call MP? Would that mean anything?
I'd prefer UA Plat. but any *G is better than none. Should I call MP? Would that mean anything?
Jan 9, 2018, 10:05 am
#24
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 11
What’s odd to me is that both American and Delta don’t treat their waivers as temporary:
(Not yet allowed to post links, but a simple google search will confirm the above statement)
there are quirks to both (American doesn’t have a waiver so much as a trade - $25K for $3000 in EQD, and Delta just upped the spend requirement for their highest level to an insane $250K, up from $25K), but there’s no doubt they’re around as a valid status-seeking strategy.
unclear why United seems hell-bent on treating the waivers as a yearly gift for cardholders
there are quirks to both (American doesn’t have a waiver so much as a trade - $25K for $3000 in EQD, and Delta just upped the spend requirement for their highest level to an insane $250K, up from $25K), but there’s no doubt they’re around as a valid status-seeking strategy.
unclear why United seems hell-bent on treating the waivers as a yearly gift for cardholders
Jan 9, 2018, 10:29 am
#25
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Platinum Elite, National Executive, United Gold
Posts: 1,181
Because it's hard for some people to spend $25,000 on one credit card when you consider opportunity cost (better earnings potential on the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Amex Platinum) and just plain personal finance.
Jan 9, 2018, 11:05 am
#26
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,319
Wrote to MP CS, and got a reply.
Well, sounds good. Will leave OZ program qualification for another year, then.
We have been advised that the Chase spend waiver for 2018 remains the same as the 2017 version listed online. Our Website should be updated within the next few days.
Jan 9, 2018, 12:48 pm
#28
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Programs: UA 1K 1MM (finally!), IHG AMB-Spire, HH Diamond
Posts: 60,174
Glad to read the waiver is still in place for 2018.
Jan 9, 2018, 1:42 pm
#29
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 19,503
Same here. On Saturday, I posted an inquiry regarding the 2018 Chase credit card PQD spend waiver on United’s Facebook page.
This morning, I received the following response via Facebook Messenger:
This morning, I received the following response via Facebook Messenger:
Originally Posted by United on Facebook
Thanks kale73. We just received a response from our MileagePlus team and they did say the waiver also applies for 2018. ^MD