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GS Qualifying for 2020 Discussion
This will be a discussion thread, for discussing the needed qualifications and timing of notification.
2019 GS Timeline:
- First requalification 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
If you have received notification about your 2020 GS status, please post in
Global Services 2020 Notifications (ONLY) -- "no discussion" (and as title suggests, this is just for notifications, use this thread for discussions / queries
and
Form Link to collect this years qualification (or rejection) information
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...rm?usp=sf_link
You can view the results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...rm?usp=sf_link
You can view the results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
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.
Last year's thread
GS Qualifying for 2019 Discussion / Questions
GS Qualifying for 2020 Discussion / Questions
#1471
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Cleveland, OH
Programs: UA-GS 1MM), Hertz Pres Circle, Starriott Titanium)
Posts: 1,966
Got mine just now. Happy that United made the move to stay loyal to GS. As a result when I start flying again, I'll definitely be sticking with UA.
#1472
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Tampa
Programs: UA Global Services and 3MM, Lifetime Hilton Diamond/Marriott Titanium Ambassador, Hertz PC
Posts: 250
I have never once received an email from GS for invites, updates, etc. Including above. I have received calls from GS. What gives? My email address is in my UAL profile? Anyone else? I get my updates basically from FT posts...
#1473
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Washington DC
Programs: United 1MM, Marriott Titanium (Lifetime Platinum)
Posts: 320
Is it possible your email is blocking emails from United as spam? I had to whitelist them to ensure I get them (including reservation confirmation emails).
#1474
Company Representative, United Airlines
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Chicago, Houston, or somewhere in between
Posts: 2,176
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...ouncement.html
I use the same thing. I'm debating dropping it or not. GS benefit is only for the member when flying domestic so no family members (which the card gives me). International is a wash as I'm usually alone then. My concern with dropping PP card is that the new offerings seem worse and I am loathe to give up a grandfathered card/benefit I can't get now. Interested to hear how other people are looking at the tradeoffs...
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...ouncement.html
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Aug 6, 2020 at 10:50 am Reason: merging consecutive posts by same member
#1475
Original Poster
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
#1476
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Tampa
Programs: UA Global Services and 3MM, Lifetime Hilton Diamond/Marriott Titanium Ambassador, Hertz PC
Posts: 250
#1478
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Silicon Valley, CA
Programs: Global Services UA 1MM , Ambassador Elite Marriott
Posts: 66
I got mine.... I think everyone just needs to look into their own account ... it's there..... Happy as well.... while it's hard for united and the world.....it gives us peace of mind and will also ensure we will continue to be united's army/soldier and re enforcing our will to give united the best of our travel plan and ensure we focus on booking with them... always.... pffffff I can breath now.... This program is so important to me... traveling the world isn't easy.... I will continue to focus on United. Cant wait to start flying again soon.
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#1479
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 47
Maybe its due to the fact that I got mine from Pass Plus...wonder if anyone in the same position got the extension?
#1480
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: UA GS, Marriott LT Platinum, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 55
For those who were in the middle of a challenge, they're offering a second chance at $12,000. 90 days starting between now and the end of the year. It won't work for me but good luck to those for whom it does.
#1481
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: 66,852
As the mystery of 2021 GS "qualification" has finally been addressed, will close this thread and refer all to GS 2021 Announcement: present GS status extended to Jan2022,domestic UC access in 2021
WineCountryUA
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