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 2, 2018, 7:31 pm
#166
Join Date: Jan 2018
Programs: UA
Posts: 2
When will the 2019 notifications start?
Hoping I make it
Nov 2, 2018, 9:58 pm
#167
Join Date: May 2017
Programs: United GS & 1MM, Delta Silver, Marriott Ambassador, Hilton Gold
Posts: 65
Yep , that’s all UA metal. If I add in Air Canada it’s over 62k.
Nov 3, 2018, 2:52 pm
#168
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K MM, Marriott Life Plat, various others of little note
Posts: 2,763
Looks like my wife is going to end up this year:
$74K PQD ($60K in premium intl cabins)
160K BIS
65 PQS
250K PQMs
SFO-based
Previous years a lot less (like $5-10K PQD)
Nevertheless I'm thinking her chances are pretty good. Thoughts?
$74K PQD ($60K in premium intl cabins)
160K BIS
65 PQS
250K PQMs
SFO-based
Previous years a lot less (like $5-10K PQD)
Nevertheless I'm thinking her chances are pretty good. Thoughts?
Last edited by Boghopper; Nov 3, 2018 at 3:14 pm
Nov 5, 2018, 7:07 am
#169
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: ORD | LGA | 2E
Programs: UA GS 1.6MM UC | AA CK 0.7MM AC | Bonvoy Ambassador | Hyatt Globalist | Hertz PC
Posts: 1,052
She should be set as long as those are all UA metal flights.
Nov 5, 2018, 8:19 am
#170
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,423
Nov 5, 2018, 8:38 am
#171
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AVP & PEK
Programs: UA 1K 1.8MM
Posts: 6,335
Nov 5, 2018, 9:55 am
#172
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: LBB
Programs: UA 1K 1MM ★G | Marriott LTT | Hilton ♦ | Hertz PC | Global Entry TSA Pre ✓
Posts: 2,820
Anyway, after you fly 4,000,000 like that, they will give it to you (for the rest of your life).... out of pure pity, I would assume.
Nov 5, 2018, 10:42 am
#173
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Programs: UA GS, AA Exec Plat, Bonvoy Ambassador, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 348
I've been GS 2 years in a row, but unsure if I'm going to re-qual for 2019 
Currently at:
PQD: $47,000
PQM: 250,000
PQS: 111
Base: EWR
My travel plans for the remainder of the year are sort of up in the air, but I think i'll get close to $55,000
Currently at:
PQD: $47,000
PQM: 250,000
PQS: 111
Base: EWR
My travel plans for the remainder of the year are sort of up in the air, but I think i'll get close to $55,000
Nov 5, 2018, 11:15 am
#174
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: ORD | LGA | 2E
Programs: UA GS 1.6MM UC | AA CK 0.7MM AC | Bonvoy Ambassador | Hyatt Globalist | Hertz PC
Posts: 1,052
Nov 5, 2018, 11:28 am
#175
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Pacific
Programs: UA GS, Lifetime 4 MM, BA Gold, , Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, Marriott Ambassador Elite
Posts: 476
Just finished booking the remainder of my trips for the year (I hope this is it):
PQD: $120K
PQM: 900K
PQS: 120
PQD: $120K
PQM: 900K
PQS: 120
Nov 5, 2018, 11:30 am
#176
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: DYKWIA, But I'm a "Diamond Guest" UA 1K/2MM
Posts: 2,251
Gotta disagree with that. PQD obviously does matter. But the last few years' spreadsheets and my own experience indicate the BIS don't help or hurt. I've averaged around 200K BIS, with $38K to $48K in spend and have consistently gotten in.
Nov 5, 2018, 11:42 am
#177
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AVP & PEK
Programs: UA 1K 1.8MM
Posts: 6,335
That's interesting (and surprising to me), especially the $38,000 @ 200,000 miles..
Nov 5, 2018, 11:42 am
#178
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 71
Low cost per mile question.
Last edited by Rocketman1; Nov 5, 2018 at 12:29 pm Reason: Posted by mistake. Rookie error.
Nov 5, 2018, 12:27 pm
#179
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 71
Nov 5, 2018, 12:49 pm
#180
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: LBB
Programs: UA 1K 1MM ★G | Marriott LTT | Hilton ♦ | Hertz PC | Global Entry TSA Pre ✓
Posts: 2,820