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Originally Posted by UA Insider
(Post 30257135)
Today we’re introducing a few updates for members with MileagePlus Premier® status — some of which are already in effect and some that will come later. These updates include added benefits related to boarding groups and baggage allowances, as well as adjustments to our upgrade structure and Premier 1K® status qualification requirements.
Better boarding Effective on September 18, 2018 · Premier® 1K® members will be called to board during pre-boarding ahead of Group 1 · Premier Gold members will now board with Boarding Group1, previous in Group 2 Baggage allowance for Premier members Effective on September 28, 2018: All Premier® members, regardless of Premier status, will receive the same standard weight allowance for checked baggage: 70 lbs. (32 kg.) Additionally: · All Premier members flying in United Business®, United First®, or United Polaris® business class are allowed up to three bags with a maximum weight of 70 lbs. (32 kg) per bag. · Premier Gold members flying in United Economy® between the U.S. and Europe are allowed three bags with a maximum weight of 70 lbs. (32 kg) per bag. · Premier Silver members flying in United Economy between the U.S. and Europe are allowed two bags with a maximum weight of 70 lbs. (32 kg) per bag. Premier qualification requirements Effective on January 1, 2019: · Premier qualification dollar (PQD) requirement for Premier 1K status will be raised from $12,000 to $15,000. · P-class fares will earn 150% Premier qualifying miles (PQM), reduced from 200%. Premier upgrades Effective on January 1, 2019: · The way a Premier 1K member earns additional upgrades will be changing. For every 25,000 Premier qualifying miles (PQM) or 30 Premier qualifying segments (PQS) after qualifying for Premier 1K status, we’ll add one Global Premier Upgrades into your account. No additional Regional Premier Upgrades can be earned after qualifying for Premier 1K status. More details can be found here: www.mileageplusupdates.com - UA Insider
Originally Posted by mrt88
(Post 30272106)
Good news! I got written confirmation from 1kvoice on the below:
We will honor 200% Premier Qualifying Mile (PQM) accrual for tickets purchased before September 28, 2018 for travel on/after January 1, 2019. • A manual adjustment to 200% PQM accrual for P-fare flown segments can be made post-departure at the customer’s request. • Any tickets purchased after September 28, 2018, for travel on/after January 1, 2019 are only eligible to receive 150% PQM accrual. Related threads United's New Boarding Process (with Wiki) [starting 18 Sep 2018] Partner P fare earning after 1 Jan 2019 |
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