Oct 22, 2018, 3:44 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
GS Qualifying for 2019 Discussion
This will be a discussion thread, for discussing the needed qualifications and timing of notification.
For posing formal notifications (but no discussion), use this thread Global Services 2019 Notifications (ONLY)
2019 GS Timeline
First requal notifications came out on 6 Dec 2018
First-time notifications started about 3 Jan 2019
Numerous reports that all regular notifications will be out by 11 Jan 2019
Initial successful reconsideration appeals reported 15 Jan 2019
First reports of challanges15 Jan 2019
For discussion of GS benefits, please use Consolidated Global Services Thread: Benefits, Questions 2018First-time notifications started about 3 Jan 2019
Numerous reports that all regular notifications will be out by 11 Jan 2019
Initial successful reconsideration appeals reported 15 Jan 2019
First reports of challanges15 Jan 2019
For 2017 qualifications, see the 2017 thread and for 2018, see the 2018 thread
To find your PQDs if >than $12K
Go to
MileagePlus activity since my last statement and it is in the "Account summary" table at the top of the page.
Note this is not just the UA operated PQDs (which is commonly believed to be what matters for GS) but rather your total PQDs.
Definitions
BIS is actual scheduled flight distance (Great Circle Mileage Distance -- GCM) between airports with 500 mile minimum for elites. This is the standard used for Lifetime miles also. Those flying mostly sub-500 segments sometimes prefer to not use the minimum rule.
The definition for CPM is a bit vaguer, especially since CPM is used in multiple different situations.
Believe for the purpose of this thread, GS qualification, folks are using
PQD CPM = UA PQDs / UA BIS
Note there is no direct evidence UA uses this CPM number for GS Qualification but it is a number FTers like to use.
As for BIS, UA does not report this number your account and it needs to be manually tracked.
One way is to make use that PQMs are based on BIS but there may be a multiplier / bonus for high end fares. If always in 2x PQMs, you could divide by 2 to get BIS.
rwsteelers had a good method for determining UA BIS -- the change in Lifetime Miles from the first of the year.
Hello:
To help with collection of qualification metrics for global services, I created a Google Doc. This will be useful for future members. For ease of use, I created a form which feeds into a spreadsheet. The spreadsheet and form does not require a google account and is free to use.
Similar spreadsheets were created in years past, so I'm hoping to continue this tradition. Please take the time to enter your stats into the spreadsheet. Many thanks
LINK to entry form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SYm...xRKZ_EUD8/edit
View responses here ( read only ):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
To help with collection of qualification metrics for global services, I created a Google Doc. This will be useful for future members. For ease of use, I created a form which feeds into a spreadsheet. The spreadsheet and form does not require a google account and is free to use.
Similar spreadsheets were created in years past, so I'm hoping to continue this tradition. Please take the time to enter your stats into the spreadsheet. Many thanks
LINK to entry form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SYm...xRKZ_EUD8/edit
View responses here ( read only ):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
GS Qualifying for 2019 Discussion / Questions
Nov 26, 2018, 9:11 am
#286
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,438
Where did the Dec 8 qualification announcement date come from?
Nov 26, 2018, 10:42 am
#287
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SFO / LHR
Programs: UA GS 2.2MM / UC / AS Gold 75K / Bonvoy Plat / Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,028
Nov 26, 2018, 11:21 am
#289
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: BOS<>NYC<>BKK
Programs: UA 4.3MM LT-GS; AA1MM; Amtrak SE; MAR LT TITAN; PC Plat; HIL DIA; HYA GLOB
Posts: 4,392
2013 -- December 20
2014 -- December 12
2015 -- December 11
2016 -- Website updated December 14, but email not received until January 12, 2017.
Nov 26, 2018, 1:24 pm
#290
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: NY
Programs: UA 1K MM
Posts: 630
I should hit $30k in spend this year - any snowball’s chance in hell of making GS? Any advice? Thank you.
Nov 26, 2018, 1:29 pm
#291
Moderator: Midwest, Las Vegas & Dining Buzz
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 17,976
Nov 26, 2018, 1:29 pm
#292
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriot LT Titanium/Hertz PC/UA 1MM 1K
Posts: 131
Unlikely without corporate muscle... but stranger things have happened. I wouldn't count on it.
Nov 26, 2018, 2:54 pm
#293
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: UA1K/1MM; Marriott/SPG Plat Pre Elite_Lifetime Plat Elite
Posts: 10
Expect to finish year at 310K PQM and $55K PQD. Hoping to get invite back to GS!
2015 - 303K PQM and $94K PQD - 1st year qualified
2016 - 244K PQM and $55K PQD - Requal
2017 - 107K PQM and $20K PQD - lost GS
2015 - 303K PQM and $94K PQD - 1st year qualified
2016 - 244K PQM and $55K PQD - Requal
2017 - 107K PQM and $20K PQD - lost GS
Nov 26, 2018, 4:23 pm
#294
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: UA-GS; WN A-list;Hyatt - CC; Hertz - PC
Posts: 644
Very worried this year. I will finish with approximately:
$35k
155 PQM
75 PQS
I am seriously considering a quick over and back to PVG in late December for 3 days. Arggh!
$35k
155 PQM
75 PQS
I am seriously considering a quick over and back to PVG in late December for 3 days. Arggh!
Nov 26, 2018, 4:59 pm
#295
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,438
I’m at around $47k PQD with another $6k booked for December. Hoping I still get reinvited in Dec without having to sweat it out until January even though I won’t break $50 until mid-Dec. Been GS for 2 years.
Nov 26, 2018, 6:12 pm
#296
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Orange County, CA (SNA)
Programs: AA ConciergeKey | UA Plat | UA 2M Miler | Marriott Plat | Hilton Gold | Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 26
Do I have even a slim chance of qualifying for GS?
I'm 1K and a 2 Million Miler. My spend is well below the $50k mark, which I am sure is the only thing holding me back. Since I am SNA based, I wonder how much leeway they give on PQD.
I expect to finish 2018 with:
I'm 1K and a 2 Million Miler. My spend is well below the $50k mark, which I am sure is the only thing holding me back. Since I am SNA based, I wonder how much leeway they give on PQD.
I expect to finish 2018 with:
- $32 PQD
- 205k PQM (all United metal)
- 180 PQS (SNA based)
Nov 26, 2018, 6:23 pm
#297
Moderator: Midwest, Las Vegas & Dining Buzz
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 17,976
Do I have even a slim chance of qualifying for GS?
I'm 1K and a 2 Million Miler. My spend is well below the $50k mark, which I am sure is the only thing holding me back. Since I am SNA based, I wonder how much leeway they give on PQD.
I expect to finish 2018 with:
I'm 1K and a 2 Million Miler. My spend is well below the $50k mark, which I am sure is the only thing holding me back. Since I am SNA based, I wonder how much leeway they give on PQD.
I expect to finish 2018 with:
- $32 PQD
- 205k PQM (all United metal)
- 180 PQS (SNA based)
Nov 26, 2018, 6:23 pm
#298
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SYD
Programs: UA GS, BA Gold, Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, IHG Gold, National Exec Elite, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,419
Do I have even a slim chance of qualifying for GS?
I'm 1K and a 2 Million Miler. My spend is well below the $50k mark, which I am sure is the only thing holding me back. Since I am SNA based, I wonder how much leeway they give on PQD.
I expect to finish 2018 with:
I'm 1K and a 2 Million Miler. My spend is well below the $50k mark, which I am sure is the only thing holding me back. Since I am SNA based, I wonder how much leeway they give on PQD.
I expect to finish 2018 with:
- $32 PQD
- 205k PQM (all United metal)
- 180 PQS (SNA based)
Nov 26, 2018, 7:36 pm
#299
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 39
What do you all think of 38k PQD for prequalifying (37k on United metal0? I have had last 4 years spending over $50k per year, mostly non refundable biz class Z and D, A, some refundable F and J. In flying with me, my wife has reached 1k. 2MM as well. For most of my clients I can't justify refundable fares, but this year it seems like the non-refundable fares were much lower and seemed harder to climb in the dollars. Not as much middle ground with higher non-refundable fares but then a huge jump to refundable fares. Earn it mostly the hard way, 75% domestic flights - brutal!
Last edited by melaflyer; Nov 26, 2018 at 10:18 pm
Nov 26, 2018, 11:00 pm
#300
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: DYKWIA, But I'm a "Diamond Guest" UA 1K/2MM
Posts: 2,258
What do you all think of 38k PQD for prequalifying (37k on United metal0? I have had last 4 years spending over $50k per year, mostly non refundable biz class Z and D, A, some refundable F and J. In flying with me, my wife has reached 1k. 2MM as well. For most of my clients I can't justify refundable fares, but this year it seems like the non-refundable fares were much lower and seemed harder to climb in the dollars. Not as much middle ground with higher non-refundable fares but then a huge jump to refundable fares. Earn it mostly the hard way, 75% domestic flights - brutal!