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 7, 2018, 11:29 am
#196
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: LBB
Programs: UA 1K 1MM ★G | Marriott LTT | Hilton ♦ | Hertz PC | Global Entry TSA Pre ✓
Posts: 2,820
I buy a lot of domestic next day full fare first class, and a fair amount of int'l biz. Last year was first as GE after long time 1K, this year I will finish under last year's but I am trying to plan out hitting exp on AA again and still GE on UA. GE is more important to me, and I can live with platpro on AA if need be. My question is, if I hit 50-51k$ in spend and 170-175k in PQM do you think that is enough to requal? Just trying to plan out the rest of the year. Would they look at next year's bookings also? I can book some of my int'l gigs now if I have to.
Nov 7, 2018, 12:44 pm
#197
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Catania, Sicily/South Jersey (PHL)/Houston, Texas/Red Stick/airborne in-between
Programs: United Global Svs, AA PlatPro, WN RR, AZ/ITA Freccia, Hilton Diam, Bonvoy Gold, Hertz Prez, IHG
Posts: 3,547
Nov 7, 2018, 4:17 pm
#198
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: LBB
Programs: UA 1K 1MM ★G | Marriott LTT | Hilton ♦ | Hertz PC | Global Entry TSA Pre ✓
Posts: 2,820
Nov 7, 2018, 4:37 pm
#199
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
SFO-based flyer, status matched to 1K last summer and flew 103K PQM and $19K in second half of year.
On track to hit $49K UA metal spend this year (256K PQM) on almost all paid premium tickets, mostly intl C/D/Z, domestic P, some J/F. Decent yield, 128K BIS miles (38 CPM), ~40 segments.
Trying to decide if I should keep splitting my status between 1K and AA EXP for new bookings next year. I'll shift a lot of business to United if I get GS. Any chance? Seem to be at disadvantage given limited history/at border of $50K/based in SFO.
On track to hit $49K UA metal spend this year (256K PQM) on almost all paid premium tickets, mostly intl C/D/Z, domestic P, some J/F. Decent yield, 128K BIS miles (38 CPM), ~40 segments.
Trying to decide if I should keep splitting my status between 1K and AA EXP for new bookings next year. I'll shift a lot of business to United if I get GS. Any chance? Seem to be at disadvantage given limited history/at border of $50K/based in SFO.
Nov 8, 2018, 10:27 am
#200
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 83
Thanks, will try to do that. I also have a $10k J / D intl booking on Jan 11, so here's hoping they look at some upcoming travel in the future year as well!
Nov 8, 2018, 3:43 pm
#201
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: N/A
Programs: UA 1K, BA Gold, LH/SN/LX Senator
Posts: 449
I'm and ORD based 1K (since early 2017 - only moved to Chicago from Europe in 2017). Most of my travel is longhaul business class to Asia, with occasional economy class for domestic and upgradable GPU tickets to Europe and South Africa to visit family. I've made the mistake of having too many flights on NH as part of UA itineraries, often booked on 016 tickets to get the most award miles, but I'm probably selling myself short for GS qualification. Thus my expectations for GS are very low. But sharing my stats for interest sake:
PQM 251,202
PQS 60.5
PQD $40,227
UA PQM 107,707
UA PQS 33.5
UA PQD $16,845
016 PQM 249,173
016 PQS58.5
016 PQD $40,227
PQM 251,202
PQS 60.5
PQD $40,227
UA PQM 107,707
UA PQS 33.5
UA PQD $16,845
016 PQM 249,173
016 PQS58.5
016 PQD $40,227
Nov 8, 2018, 4:28 pm
#202
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
I'm and ORD based 1K (since early 2017 - only moved to Chicago from Europe in 2017). Most of my travel is longhaul business class to Asia, with occasional economy class for domestic and upgradable GPU tickets to Europe and South Africa to visit family. I've made the mistake of having too many flights on NH as part of UA itineraries, often booked on 016 tickets to get the most award miles, but I'm probably selling myself short for GS qualification. Thus my expectations for GS are very low. But sharing my stats for interest sake:
PQM 251,202
PQS 60.5
PQD $40,227
UA PQM 107,707
UA PQS 33.5
UA PQD $16,845
016 PQM 249,173
016 PQS58.5
016 PQD $40,227
PQM 251,202
PQS 60.5
PQD $40,227
UA PQM 107,707
UA PQS 33.5
UA PQD $16,845
016 PQM 249,173
016 PQS58.5
016 PQD $40,227
Nov 8, 2018, 4:36 pm
#203
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: N/A
Programs: UA 1K, BA Gold, LH/SN/LX Senator
Posts: 449
As I said, my expectations are very low. Just sharing my stats for interest sake.
Nov 9, 2018, 2:08 pm
#204
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: UA GS 1M / EK Platinum / Bonvoy Titanium Elite / IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 42
Been 1k for the last few years, but never GS. I think if I calc'd everything right and based on everything I read, I should finally get GS, right?
This year here are my stats:
PQM (UA only): 358,409 / Total PQM: 364,971
BIS UA Metal: 222,347 / Total BIS: 234,770
PQD: $90,048
PQS:109
CPM UA Metal: $0.40 / $0.39 total CPM
Flying out of YVR/SAN/LAX
Most of my PQM from flying Internationally.
This year here are my stats:
PQM (UA only): 358,409 / Total PQM: 364,971
BIS UA Metal: 222,347 / Total BIS: 234,770
PQD: $90,048
PQS:109
CPM UA Metal: $0.40 / $0.39 total CPM
Flying out of YVR/SAN/LAX
Most of my PQM from flying Internationally.
Nov 9, 2018, 3:03 pm
#205
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: MileagePlus
Posts: 7
1K for two years in a row, never GS. Hoping to change the trend this year:
SFO Based
246K PQM
51 PQS
$53.5K PQD, all on UA metal
SFO Based
246K PQM
51 PQS
$53.5K PQD, all on UA metal
Nov 9, 2018, 3:59 pm
#206
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Bucks County
Programs: UAL GS & Million Miler; Delta Lifetime Gold; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Platinum; Legion Etrangere
Posts: 1,609
Been 1k for the last few years, but never GS. I think if I calc'd everything right and based on everything I read, I should finally get GS, right?
This year here are my stats:
PQM (UA only): 358,409 / Total PQM: 364,971
BIS UA Metal: 222,347 / Total BIS: 234,770
PQD: $90,048
PQS:109
CPM UA Metal: $0.40 / $0.39 total CPM
Flying out of YVR/SAN/LAX
Most of my PQM from flying Internationally.
This year here are my stats:
PQM (UA only): 358,409 / Total PQM: 364,971
BIS UA Metal: 222,347 / Total BIS: 234,770
PQD: $90,048
PQS:109
CPM UA Metal: $0.40 / $0.39 total CPM
Flying out of YVR/SAN/LAX
Most of my PQM from flying Internationally.
Nov 9, 2018, 4:00 pm
#207
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
Been 1k for the last few years, but never GS. I think if I calc'd everything right and based on everything I read, I should finally get GS, right?
This year here are my stats:
PQM (UA only): 358,409 / Total PQM: 364,971
BIS UA Metal: 222,347 / Total BIS: 234,770
PQD: $90,048
PQS:109
CPM UA Metal: $0.40 / $0.39 total CPM
Flying out of YVR/SAN/LAX
Most of my PQM from flying Internationally.
This year here are my stats:
PQM (UA only): 358,409 / Total PQM: 364,971
BIS UA Metal: 222,347 / Total BIS: 234,770
PQD: $90,048
PQS:109
CPM UA Metal: $0.40 / $0.39 total CPM
Flying out of YVR/SAN/LAX
Most of my PQM from flying Internationally.
Nov 9, 2018, 4:01 pm
#208
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
Nov 9, 2018, 4:11 pm
#209
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
Been 1k for the last few years, but never GS. I think if I calc'd everything right and based on everything I read, I should finally get GS, right?
This year here are my stats:
PQM (UA only): 358,409 / Total PQM: 364,971
BIS UA Metal: 222,347 / Total BIS: 234,770
PQD: $90,048
PQS:109
CPM UA Metal: $0.40 / $0.39 total CPM
Flying out of YVR/SAN/LAX
Most of my PQM from flying Internationally.
This year here are my stats:
PQM (UA only): 358,409 / Total PQM: 364,971
BIS UA Metal: 222,347 / Total BIS: 234,770
PQD: $90,048
PQS:109
CPM UA Metal: $0.40 / $0.39 total CPM
Flying out of YVR/SAN/LAX
Most of my PQM from flying Internationally.
Nov 9, 2018, 4:13 pm
#210
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: 1,053
Final numbers are booked. One final EU trip didn't materialize.
Base: ORD
PQD: $45K
PQM: 275K
BIS: ~140K
Outside of literally three tickets (out of 120 legs), all P/A/Z/C/D/F fares
Last year was $37K -- lots of years around $25-35K.
Base: ORD
PQD: $45K
PQM: 275K
BIS: ~140K
Outside of literally three tickets (out of 120 legs), all P/A/Z/C/D/F fares
Last year was $37K -- lots of years around $25-35K.