Oct 10, 2018, 10:58 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Previous years' thread -- [Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs/PQSs in 2017 for Elite Status in 2018
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2016 for Elite Status in 2017
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2015 for Elite Status in 2016
& [Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2014 for Elite Status in 2015
PQDs are mostly earned by flying, but not all elites are subject to PQD requirements. PQDs can also be earned by Economy Plus purchases (by flight or subscription), although for anyone seeking to qualify for Gold or above an annual plan (min. $499) gets you nothing. There is no way to "pay" UA to fulfill PQD requirement in the qualifying year. There may be a status buy-up in January of the next year -- not cheap and does not come in small increments,
PQMs can be purchased by Premier Accelerator purchases.
related threads
UA/Star Alliance: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Mileage Run Discussion
Mileage Run Deals
Premium Fare Deals
Poor man's MR planner
Google Flights enter a starting airport, leave the destination blank, select airlines - Star Alliance, set travel days and max cost and view the Map for options. Try multiple dates.
kayak.com/explore has similar functionality
Will UA Grant 2019 Elite Status if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2018?
and previously - Will UA Grant 2017 Elite Status if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2016?
Is it worth it to stretch for 1K (over Plat)? [2018 Consolidated]
Is it worth it to stretch for Plat (over Gold)? [2018 Consolidated]
Is it worth it to stretch for Gold (over Silver)? [2018 Consolidated]
Is it worth it making Premier Silver? [2017 Consolidated]
Last year's last resort
2018 UA MP elite status buy-up offers (for higher status than earned in 2017)
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2016 for Elite Status in 2017
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2015 for Elite Status in 2016
& [Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2014 for Elite Status in 2015
PQDs are mostly earned by flying, but not all elites are subject to PQD requirements. PQDs can also be earned by Economy Plus purchases (by flight or subscription), although for anyone seeking to qualify for Gold or above an annual plan (min. $499) gets you nothing. There is no way to "pay" UA to fulfill PQD requirement in the qualifying year. There may be a status buy-up in January of the next year -- not cheap and does not come in small increments,
Non-USA registered MP members are exempt from PQD requirements.
Others can be exempt from PQDs up to the Premier Platinum level by having a Chase PresidentalPlus credit card {not open to new members} or by annually spending $25,000 or more as a primary MP branded Chase credit cardholder.
PQMs can be earned by flying UA or various flight partners and by various bonuses related to flying (class or service, promos, ...)Others can be exempt from PQDs up to the Premier Platinum level by having a Chase PresidentalPlus credit card {not open to new members} or by annually spending $25,000 or more as a primary MP branded Chase credit cardholder.
PQMs can be purchased by Premier Accelerator purchases.
Consolidated Award / Premier Accelerator questions
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2018]
Certain legacy (not available to new customers) Chase MP credit cards earn PQMs or FPQMsUnited Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2018]
related threads
UA/Star Alliance: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Mileage Run Discussion
Mileage Run Deals
Premium Fare Deals
Poor man's MR planner
Google Flights enter a starting airport, leave the destination blank, select airlines - Star Alliance, set travel days and max cost and view the Map for options. Try multiple dates.
kayak.com/explore has similar functionality
Will UA Grant 2019 Elite Status if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2018?
and previously - Will UA Grant 2017 Elite Status if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2016?
Is it worth it to stretch for 1K (over Plat)? [2018 Consolidated]
Is it worth it to stretch for Plat (over Gold)? [2018 Consolidated]
Is it worth it to stretch for Gold (over Silver)? [2018 Consolidated]
Is it worth it making Premier Silver? [2017 Consolidated]
Last year's last resort
2018 UA MP elite status buy-up offers (for higher status than earned in 2017)
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs/PQSs in 2018 for Elite Status in 2019"
Nov 29, 2018, 10:45 am
#167
Join Date: Sep 2008
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, Starwood Gold
Posts: 951
No planned travel for the remainder of the year, and need about 8200 PQM to hit 1K.
Options seem to be travel for around $1200-$1500. Can travel from 12/16 afterwards if anyone has suggestions.
Alternatively can do award accelerator for probably less (atleast it was less than the above pricing on my last flight). What's the drop dead last date before I get absolutely gouged on these prices?
Based out of WAS/DCA/IAD.
Options seem to be travel for around $1200-$1500. Can travel from 12/16 afterwards if anyone has suggestions.
Alternatively can do award accelerator for probably less (atleast it was less than the above pricing on my last flight). What's the drop dead last date before I get absolutely gouged on these prices?
Based out of WAS/DCA/IAD.
Nov 30, 2018, 8:00 am
#168
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: United
Posts: 1
Best way to get a few PQM for Gold in 2018...
I have 47k PQM, and one last flight BWI-MKE that will add 2.3k, leaving me 576 mile short of the 50k required. The accelerator bump was $600, no thank you. Should I rebook the ORD-BWI leg as first class?
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Nov 30, 2018, 10:01 am
#169
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,857
Welcome to FT, Mike211
Depending on the fare difference, you would at least you would get some additional value for the extra dollars. And you meet or have the waiver for the $6K Gold PQD requirement.
Another approach would be a more circuitous routing -- either booked or found using SDC.
Another approach would be a more circuitous routing -- either booked or found using SDC.
Nov 30, 2018, 12:16 pm
#170
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,419
Assuming the fare difference is reasonable, I usually find this to be the best approach unless you have a day trip you have been considering for other reasons. Note that you would change the entire ticket BWI-MKE to First, although single-cabin aircraft would of course stay in Y. The online buyup might not earn additional PQM.
Nov 30, 2018, 3:16 pm
#171
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: United
Posts: 3
UA need 8500 PQM's!!!
Hello, I goofed this year, total brain-fart and need to make up 8552 United PQM's.
I have 2 flights coming up for work, the 8552 will be the balance after these two flights.
Will upgrading either of these flights help my cause?
Does anyone know of a high-PQM flight out of IAD, DCA or BWI that I can burn a day on racking up some PQM's?
Also, today is my first day on the forum...be gentle with me
Thanks
I have 2 flights coming up for work, the 8552 will be the balance after these two flights.
Will upgrading either of these flights help my cause?
Does anyone know of a high-PQM flight out of IAD, DCA or BWI that I can burn a day on racking up some PQM's?
Also, today is my first day on the forum...be gentle with me
Thanks
Nov 30, 2018, 3:26 pm
#172
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 21,413
Welcome to FlyerTalk!
You will earn additional PQMs for up-faring the flights -- 200% in most cases, or 300% for the most expensive fare available. However, to guarantee that you get the PQM, you need to call UA and ask them specifically to up-fare (not upgrade). The price should be the difference between the current first / business class fare for that route and what you paid originally. If you get some other price, thank them politely, hang up, and try again, as you may not get the bonus PQM in that case.
What status are you hoping to attain?
You will earn additional PQMs for up-faring the flights -- 200% in most cases, or 300% for the most expensive fare available. However, to guarantee that you get the PQM, you need to call UA and ask them specifically to up-fare (not upgrade). The price should be the difference between the current first / business class fare for that route and what you paid originally. If you get some other price, thank them politely, hang up, and try again, as you may not get the bonus PQM in that case.
What status are you hoping to attain?
Nov 30, 2018, 3:39 pm
#173
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: United
Posts: 3
Welcome to FlyerTalk!
You will earn additional PQMs for up-faring the flights -- 200% in most cases, or 300% for the most expensive fare available. However, to guarantee that you get the PQM, you need to call UA and ask them specifically to up-fare (not upgrade). The price should be the difference between the current first / business class fare for that route and what you paid originally. If you get some other price, thank them politely, hang up, and try again, as you may not get the bonus PQM in that case.
What status are you hoping to attain?
You will earn additional PQMs for up-faring the flights -- 200% in most cases, or 300% for the most expensive fare available. However, to guarantee that you get the PQM, you need to call UA and ask them specifically to up-fare (not upgrade). The price should be the difference between the current first / business class fare for that route and what you paid originally. If you get some other price, thank them politely, hang up, and try again, as you may not get the bonus PQM in that case.
What status are you hoping to attain?
Nov 30, 2018, 4:13 pm
#174
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 21,413
No problem. There's a board thread on whether or not Gold is worth it, but, IMO, it's one of the sweet spots in the UA program; if you're able to find decent pricing on the PQMs, and intend to travel about the same amount next year, it may well be worth the investment.
Nov 30, 2018, 5:08 pm
#175
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,857
Dec 1, 2018, 12:05 am
#176
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Portland OR
Programs: United 1K 1MM, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton HHonors Gold
Posts: 560
(All mileage calculated by Great Circle, so actual PQM could vary slightly, down or up).
Dec 2, 2018, 11:49 am
#177
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 3
trynna make 25k
Total newb here, sorry if this is the wrong forum/thread. I thought I'd make my 25K with United this year but they just told me that a work trip on AirLingus actually earned me ZERO miles because yadda yadda (economy fare, whatever).
So, I need 9,400 PQMs. Flying out of ORD. 12/26-12/30 timeframe. Willing to spend up to $700. Is this delusional? LOL Thanks for any help!
So, I need 9,400 PQMs. Flying out of ORD. 12/26-12/30 timeframe. Willing to spend up to $700. Is this delusional? LOL Thanks for any help!
Dec 2, 2018, 11:57 am
#178
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,025
An E+ subscription and Chase Explorer card will get you the bulk of Silver benefits out of ORD for far less than $700.
As for Air Lingus, it is not a Star Alliance partner, that is why you did not get any premier qualifying credits.
As for Air Lingus, it is not a Star Alliance partner, that is why you did not get any premier qualifying credits.
Dec 2, 2018, 12:09 pm
#179
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,857
Welcome to FT!, mamiford
9,400 PQMs for $700 is feasible --- see UA/Star Alliance: 2017-2018 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
but will take at least 2 days, so this is an alternative worth looking into
for more see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...solidated.html
but will take at least 2 days, so this is an alternative worth looking into
Dec 2, 2018, 12:15 pm
#180
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 2,531
If you want an int'l E+ subscription (and sounds like OP does fly int'l) for pax plus companion it's $899, plus the explorer card.
But OP, you should consider getting the card for $95 (BG2, free checked bag, expanded award space) and just buying E+ outright on flights where it matters to you. That could be cheaper than $700.
I do see $930 ORD-FRA r/t on SAS 12/27 - 12/29, that should be enough.