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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
#46
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: San Francisco
Programs: United MileagePlus Global Services, Marriot Bonvoy Platinum, National VIP Status
Posts: 11
2017: 162k PQM (all UA Metal) - 151 PQS - 43k PQD
2018 year-to-date: 169k PQM (all UA Metal) - 98.5 PQS - 54k PQD**
**Still have 1-2 trips SFO-Shanghai flights in Business Class and many short $500/round trip itineraries to go, projecting 63k PQD
Lifetime flight miles 485,000
Homebase is SFO, so it's a large hub with lots of high spenders.What do 'you' think are my chances of making GS?
2018 year-to-date: 169k PQM (all UA Metal) - 98.5 PQS - 54k PQD**
**Still have 1-2 trips SFO-Shanghai flights in Business Class and many short $500/round trip itineraries to go, projecting 63k PQD
Lifetime flight miles 485,000
Homebase is SFO, so it's a large hub with lots of high spenders.What do 'you' think are my chances of making GS?
#47
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA MM Plat, UA 1MM, Hilton Lifetime Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold, CLEAR, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 3,618
2017: 162k PQM (all UA Metal) - 151 PQS - 43k PQD
2018 year-to-date: 169k PQM (all UA Metal) - 98.5 PQS - 54k PQD**
**Still have 1-2 trips SFO-Shanghai flights in Business Class and many short $500/round trip itineraries to go, projecting 63k PQD
Lifetime flight miles 485,000
Homebase is SFO, so it's a large hub with lots of high spenders.What do 'you' think are my chances of making GS?
2018 year-to-date: 169k PQM (all UA Metal) - 98.5 PQS - 54k PQD**
**Still have 1-2 trips SFO-Shanghai flights in Business Class and many short $500/round trip itineraries to go, projecting 63k PQD
Lifetime flight miles 485,000
Homebase is SFO, so it's a large hub with lots of high spenders.What do 'you' think are my chances of making GS?
#48
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,019
#49
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,410
2017: 162k PQM (all UA Metal) - 151 PQS - 43k PQD
2018 year-to-date: 169k PQM (all UA Metal) - 98.5 PQS - 54k PQD**
**Still have 1-2 trips SFO-Shanghai flights in Business Class and many short $500/round trip itineraries to go, projecting 63k PQD
Lifetime flight miles 485,000
Homebase is SFO, so it's a large hub with lots of high spenders.What do 'you' think are my chances of making GS?
2018 year-to-date: 169k PQM (all UA Metal) - 98.5 PQS - 54k PQD**
**Still have 1-2 trips SFO-Shanghai flights in Business Class and many short $500/round trip itineraries to go, projecting 63k PQD
Lifetime flight miles 485,000
Homebase is SFO, so it's a large hub with lots of high spenders.What do 'you' think are my chances of making GS?
#50
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: LBB
Programs: UA 1K 1MM ★G | Marriott LTT | Hilton ♦ | Hertz PC | Global Entry TSA Pre ✓
Posts: 2,820
2015: $68K PQD (qualified first time)
2016: $49K PQD (requalified)
2017: $26K PQD (downgraded to 1K)
2018 Projected: $43K PQD
Wonder if I have a shot being Denver based....
2016: $49K PQD (requalified)
2017: $26K PQD (downgraded to 1K)
2018 Projected: $43K PQD
Wonder if I have a shot being Denver based....
#51
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,450
#52
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: LBB
Programs: UA 1K 1MM ★G | Marriott LTT | Hilton ♦ | Hertz PC | Global Entry TSA Pre ✓
Posts: 2,820
#53
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Bucks County
Programs: UAL GS & Million Miler; Delta Lifetime Gold; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Platinum; Legion Etrangere
Posts: 1,609
#54
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 58
I have never been GS before and just started working last year with travel. Spend last year was $20K and spend this year will be around $40K with 100K PQM and 90 PQS.
Do I stand a chance at all for getting GS this year?
Also - it looks like some notifications go out in December while others go out in January. What determines this? Thanks!
Do I stand a chance at all for getting GS this year?
Also - it looks like some notifications go out in December while others go out in January. What determines this? Thanks!
#55
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Northern California
Programs: I want to be free! Free!
Posts: 3,455
I have never been GS before and just started working last year with travel. Spend last year was $20K and spend this year will be around $40K with 100K PQM and 90 PQS.
Do I stand a chance at all for getting GS this year?
Also - it looks like some notifications go out in December while others go out in January. What determines this? Thanks!
Do I stand a chance at all for getting GS this year?
Also - it looks like some notifications go out in December while others go out in January. What determines this? Thanks!
#56
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 58
Thanks. I was based out of ORD and now EWR. How much more spend would get me more comfortably within the threshold?
#57
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,450
#59
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 58
Based on the pattern of notifications it looks like the December early notices for GS are all requalification notices? Has anyone received first time GS qualification in December? Or has it all been in January?
#60
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 361
Even though with my numbers I should not worried about it too much can’t help it but to wonder, I guess I will feel much better once I cross that 4 million Life time!! As of today here are my numbers
800,000 PQM 532 PQS and $153k PQD should end the year over 1.1M PQM and over 200k PQD
800,000 PQM 532 PQS and $153k PQD should end the year over 1.1M PQM and over 200k PQD