Aug 24, 2019, 12:22 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Previous years' thread -- [Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs/PQSs in 2018 for Elite Status in 2019"
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs/PQSs in 2017 for Elite Status in 2018
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2016 for Elite Status in 2017
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2015 for Elite Status in 2016
& [Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2014 for Elite Status in 2015
PQDs are mostly earned by flying, but not all elites are subject to PQD requirements. PQDs can also be earned by Economy Plus purchases (by flight or subscription), although for anyone seeking to qualify for Gold or above an annual plan (min. $499) gets you nothing. There is no way to "pay" UA to fulfill PQD requirement in the qualifying year. There may be a status buy-up in January of the next year -- not cheap and does not come in small increments,
PQMs can be purchased by Premier Accelerator purchases.
Certain legacy (not available to new customers) Chase MP credit cards earn PQMs or FPQMs
related threads
UA/Star Alliance: 2019 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Mileage Run Discussion
Mileage Run Deals
Premium Fare Deals
Poor man's MR planner
Google Flights enter a starting airport, leave the destination blank, select airlines - Star Alliance, set travel days and max cost and view the Map for options. Try multiple dates.
kayak.com/explore has similar functionality
And now UA's Explore destinations
Will UA Grant 2019 Elite Status if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2018?
and previously - Will UA Grant 2017 Elite Status if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2016?
Is it worth it to stretch for 1K (over Plat)? [2019 Consolidated]
Is it worth it to stretch for Plat (over Gold)? [2019 Consolidated]
Is it worth it to stretch for Gold (over Silver)? [2019 Consolidated]
Is it worth it making Premier Silver? [2017-2019 Consolidated]
Last year's last resort
2019 UA MP elite status buy-up offers(for higher status than earned in 2018)
2018 UA MP elite status buy-up offers (for higher status than earned in 2017)
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs/PQSs in 2017 for Elite Status in 2018
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2016 for Elite Status in 2017
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2015 for Elite Status in 2016
& [Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2014 for Elite Status in 2015
PQDs are mostly earned by flying, but not all elites are subject to PQD requirements. PQDs can also be earned by Economy Plus purchases (by flight or subscription), although for anyone seeking to qualify for Gold or above an annual plan (min. $499) gets you nothing. There is no way to "pay" UA to fulfill PQD requirement in the qualifying year. There may be a status buy-up in January of the next year -- not cheap and does not come in small increments,
Non-USA registered MP members are exempt from PQD requirements.
Others can be exempt from PQDs up to the Premier Platinum level by having a Chase PresidentalPlus credit card {not open to new members} or by annually spending $25,000 or more as a primary MP branded Chase credit cardholder.
PQMs can be earned by flying UA or various flight partners and by various bonuses related to flying (class or service, promos, ...)Others can be exempt from PQDs up to the Premier Platinum level by having a Chase PresidentalPlus credit card {not open to new members} or by annually spending $25,000 or more as a primary MP branded Chase credit cardholder.
PQMs can be purchased by Premier Accelerator purchases.
Consolidated Award / Premier Accelerator questions
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2019]
Generally, these purchase do not earn PQDs, starting in 2019, some PQM purchases do earn PQDs Buying PQMs, PQSs, and PQDs on mystatus.United.com / emailUnited Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2019]
Certain legacy (not available to new customers) Chase MP credit cards earn PQMs or FPQMs
related threads
UA/Star Alliance: 2019 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Mileage Run Discussion
Mileage Run Deals
Premium Fare Deals
Poor man's MR planner
Google Flights enter a starting airport, leave the destination blank, select airlines - Star Alliance, set travel days and max cost and view the Map for options. Try multiple dates.
kayak.com/explore has similar functionality
And now UA's Explore destinations
Will UA Grant 2019 Elite Status if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2018?
and previously - Will UA Grant 2017 Elite Status if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2016?
Is it worth it to stretch for 1K (over Plat)? [2019 Consolidated]
Is it worth it to stretch for Plat (over Gold)? [2019 Consolidated]
Is it worth it to stretch for Gold (over Silver)? [2019 Consolidated]
Is it worth it making Premier Silver? [2017-2019 Consolidated]
Last year's last resort
2019 UA MP elite status buy-up offers(for higher status than earned in 2018)
2018 UA MP elite status buy-up offers (for higher status than earned in 2017)
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQDs/PQMs/PQSs in 2019 for Elite Status in 2020"
Dec 22, 2019, 1:28 pm
#286
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: 66,854
Thanks! I did look at last year's thread to try to get a sense of how much it might cost, based on years past, but I confess I had a hard time figuring it out. Any guesses on what UA might charge for such a small shortfall? I assume you have to buy PQMs in increments of some kind. And yes, we've met the spending requirement.
Dec 22, 2019, 2:55 pm
#287
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist (2020:Exp), United Gold
Posts: 1,525
View earnings for each flight.
In the full website, it's much better. You can go to "My Account" "View Full Activity Details", then use the "Download Activity" link. That lets you add everything your PQM earnings for the year very easily. Though I have never seen it differ from when UA adds it up for me.
But there is nowhere that has a running total, like a ledger. And UA no longer issues statements. As others have suggested, I keep a spreadsheet for that.
Dec 23, 2019, 12:35 pm
#289
Join Date: Nov 2019
Programs: MileagePlus, Rapid Rewards
Posts: 10
Do a couple surveys on Opinion Miles or do Mileage Plus dining. If you agree to get emails you would only need to spend $50 on the participating restaurants to get that 150 miles, though I am not sure if those will help you with status.
Dec 23, 2019, 12:50 pm
#290
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYS
Programs: UA 1K MM, IHG Plat Amb, HH Diamond
Posts: 311
I am currently $762 short for 1K for next year. I am flying to Florida on the 31st. Can I buy another seat on the same flight to keep it empty and have it count towards my spend?
Dec 23, 2019, 12:59 pm
#291
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
If OP was referred to miles for qualifying for Premier Gold status, here is the thread.
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2019]
United Airlines Award/Premier Accelerator Rates [2019]
Dec 23, 2019, 1:26 pm
#292
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: 66,854
Consolidated Award / Premier Accelerator questions
While I would not recommend chancing it, see
Will UA Grant 2020 EliteStatus if I am XXX PQM/PQS/PQD Short of Qualifying in 2019?
Do I earn MileagePlus miles for buying an extra seat?
If you buy a second seat on United or United Express®, you are eligible to earn award miles equal to the amount of base miles for the flight. Members are not entitled to Premier® qualifying earnings and associated Premier benefits on the extra ticket purchased. The miles earned for the extra ticket should appear in the Airline Activity section of your MileagePlus account with the description “Extra Seat Credit.” If you do not automatically receive your mileage credit, you can request the missing miles by providing the ticket number for the extra seat using the MileagePlus contact form.
If you buy a second seat on United or United Express®, you are eligible to earn award miles equal to the amount of base miles for the flight. Members are not entitled to Premier® qualifying earnings and associated Premier benefits on the extra ticket purchased. The miles earned for the extra ticket should appear in the Airline Activity section of your MileagePlus account with the description “Extra Seat Credit.” If you do not automatically receive your mileage credit, you can request the missing miles by providing the ticket number for the extra seat using the MileagePlus contact form.
in particular, see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29613879-post138.html
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Dec 23, 2019 at 1:33 pm
Dec 24, 2019, 1:10 am
#293
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SJC, SFO, OAK
Programs: UA, QFF, AA, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz Pres Circle.
Posts: 215
Hi wh6cto,
Thanks for pointing out the step-wise details.
Your steps worked for me.
As you said, I used the "Download Activity" link and it downloaded a CSV file which I opened with Excel.
I was able to use Excel and added the PQM column which matched the Premier Tracker PQM balance in my online account.
Thanks again!
Thanks for pointing out the step-wise details.
Your steps worked for me.
As you said, I used the "Download Activity" link and it downloaded a CSV file which I opened with Excel.
I was able to use Excel and added the PQM column which matched the Premier Tracker PQM balance in my online account.
Thanks again!
In the app, you can go to your account to see the "MileagePlus Summary", then select the "Activity" tab. Your earning for each flight (and all other activity) are listed.
In the full website, it's much better. You can go to "My Account" "View Full Activity Details", then use the "Download Activity" link. That lets you add everything your PQM earnings for the year very easily. Though I have never seen it differ from when UA adds it up for me.
But there is nowhere that has a running total, like a ledger. And UA no longer issues statements. As others have suggested, I keep a spreadsheet for that.
In the full website, it's much better. You can go to "My Account" "View Full Activity Details", then use the "Download Activity" link. That lets you add everything your PQM earnings for the year very easily. Though I have never seen it differ from when UA adds it up for me.
But there is nowhere that has a running total, like a ledger. And UA no longer issues statements. As others have suggested, I keep a spreadsheet for that.
Dec 25, 2019, 1:28 pm
#294
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 6
Advised needed, 296 PQM short of 1k!
With 5 days left in the year, I somehow managed to got myself 99,704 PQM for the year, which leave me 296 short for 1k. I originally thought I can just pay some cash to make up the difference then find out that I only can purchase PQM when I have a flight.
So help fellow flyertalker, what's the cheapest/most effortless way to get me over the hump for 1k?
based in DC in case do a mr is the only option, flight advise appreciated if that is the case.
So help fellow flyertalker, what's the cheapest/most effortless way to get me over the hump for 1k?
based in DC in case do a mr is the only option, flight advise appreciated if that is the case.
Dec 25, 2019, 1:55 pm
#295
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
Posts: 10,503
DCA/IAD to EWR and back.
Edit: previously suggestetd one way by air, and the return by train, but it looks like a random date over the next week has the roundtrip cheaper v. one-way (same outbound flight).
Edit: previously suggestetd one way by air, and the return by train, but it looks like a random date over the next week has the roundtrip cheaper v. one-way (same outbound flight).
Last edited by Repooc17; Dec 25, 2019 at 2:01 pm
Dec 25, 2019, 2:00 pm
#296
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
in basic economy for $290. That is, you will get 500 PQM for this round trip. IAD-ORF.
https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en...00*2.USD.29000
https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en...00*2.USD.29000
Dec 25, 2019, 2:13 pm
#298
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: CLE
Programs: UA GS+LT UC, AA EXP+LT PLT, Fairmont LT PLT, Marriott PLT, Hilton DIA, Hyatt Glob, Avis CHM
Posts: 4,671
Dec 25, 2019, 2:14 pm
#299
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: TPA
Programs: UA GS; Marriott Titanium / LT Plat
Posts: 658
You may want to call UA... ?
also, have a look at this thread... (link removed, pointed to this thread)
also, have a look at this thread... (link removed, pointed to this thread)
Last edited by jonisflying; Dec 25, 2019 at 2:43 pm Reason: Removed recursive link
Dec 25, 2019, 2:19 pm
#300
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: YYC
Programs: UA 1K, Accor Platinum, Marriott Gold, Delta Silver, Hilton Gold
Posts: 362
If cheapest is the goal, there's a 59m flight to Clarksburg
IAD-CKB round trip Sat, Dec 28 - Sun, Dec 29:
$145.70 (basic economy) or $155.70 (economy)
IAD-CKB one way: $136.60 (economy)
IAD-CKB round trip Sat, Dec 28 - Sun, Dec 29:
$145.70 (basic economy) or $155.70 (economy)
IAD-CKB one way: $136.60 (economy)
