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United may also offer you a buy-up:
2019 Elite Buy-Up Offers from United (for higher status than earned in 2018)
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Previous threads
Will UA Grant 2019 EliteStatus if I am XXX PQM/PQS/PQD Short of Qualifying in 2018?
Will UA Grant 2018 EliteStatus if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2017?
Will UA Grant 2017 EliteStatus if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2016?
Will UA Grant 2016 EliteStatus if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2015?
Will UA Grant Me Elite Status if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying? (2011-2014)
Related threads
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs/PQSs in 2019 for Elite Status in 2020"
[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
I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2016 for Elite Status in 2017
Granted 2017 MP Elite Status even though short of PQM/PQS/PDQ [actual cases only pls]
Granted 2016 MP Elite Status even though short of PQM/PQS/PDQ [actual cases only pls]
Granted 2015 MP Elite Status even though short of PQM/PQS/PDQ [actual cases only pls]
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2019 Elite Buy-Up Offers from United (for higher status than earned in 2018)
2018 UA MP elite status buy-up offers (for higher status than earned in 2017)
Previous threads
Will UA Grant 2019 EliteStatus if I am XXX PQM/PQS/PQD Short of Qualifying in 2018?
Will UA Grant 2018 EliteStatus if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2017?
Will UA Grant 2017 EliteStatus if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2016?
Will UA Grant 2016 EliteStatus if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying in 2015?
Will UA Grant Me Elite Status if I am XXX PQM/PQS/{PQD} Short of Qualifying? (2011-2014)
Related threads
[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs/PQSs in 2019 for Elite Status in 2020"
[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
I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs in 2016 for Elite Status in 2017
Granted 2017 MP Elite Status even though short of PQM/PQS/PDQ [actual cases only pls]
Granted 2016 MP Elite Status even though short of PQM/PQS/PDQ [actual cases only pls]
Granted 2015 MP Elite Status even though short of PQM/PQS/PDQ [actual cases only pls]
Will UA Grant 2020 EliteStatus if I am XXX PQM/PQS/PQD Short of Qualifying in 2019?
#46
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA MileagePlus (Premier Gold); Hilton HHonors (Gold); Chase Ultimate Rewards; Amex Plat
Posts: 6,605
Correct, SDC only applies to flights that are all UA metal (or UX flights too). But *A partners like AC, CA, NH, etc., are not covered, nor are partners like HA for inter-island travel. If you have one of these in your itinerary, you will not be able to SDC by policy (although you MAY be able to change off of a partner flight to a direct UA-operated flight if you get an accommodating agent, as I have done once).
#47
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: MileagePlus
Posts: 7
The *A partner in this case is LH. It doesn't look like I can make a SDC without picking a longer iten and also incurring at least $600 in costs.
There is an option to upgrade one of the legs in my currently booked flight to business class for $70, however, the MileagePlus Customer Service rep told me that would not change the PQM for that segment. Is that true?
There is an option to upgrade one of the legs in my currently booked flight to business class for $70, however, the MileagePlus Customer Service rep told me that would not change the PQM for that segment. Is that true?
#48
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: PDX
Programs: AA LT PLT (3.6+ MM), UA 1K LT Gold, Hilton LT Diamond, Bonvoy Gold.
Posts: 1,655
Hi MileagePlus experts,
I'm scheduled to finish the year with 49984 PQM's, just 16 miles short of Gold. I have met the PQD and segments goals, so they're not the problem. I have two trips planned for the remainder of the year and this is the number of PQMs that appears in the Premier future mileage tracker.
I've read on the forums about the options to buy PQMs, or do a mileage run flight, and understand how that would work.
I'm wondering if there is any other way to just get 16 miles, such as maybe a waiver or other method that's less costly or wouldn't require flying another trip?
Any advice appreciated! Thank you in advance.
I'm scheduled to finish the year with 49984 PQM's, just 16 miles short of Gold. I have met the PQD and segments goals, so they're not the problem. I have two trips planned for the remainder of the year and this is the number of PQMs that appears in the Premier future mileage tracker.
I've read on the forums about the options to buy PQMs, or do a mileage run flight, and understand how that would work.
I'm wondering if there is any other way to just get 16 miles, such as maybe a waiver or other method that's less costly or wouldn't require flying another trip?
Any advice appreciated! Thank you in advance.
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...r/qualify.html
Never mind, saw your clarifying comment above.
#49
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
Wouldn't the buy-up on LH give OP the PQMs, since LH would report back the new fare code, not underlying fare class?
#50
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,402
Some Paid Upgrades Count Towards PQD & mileage bonus and some DON'T!
#51
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP. Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,120
The *A partner in this case is LH. It doesn't look like I can make a SDC without picking a longer iten and also incurring at least $600 in costs.
There is an option to upgrade one of the legs in my currently booked flight to business class for $70, however, the MileagePlus Customer Service rep told me that would not change the PQM for that segment. Is that true?
There is an option to upgrade one of the legs in my currently booked flight to business class for $70, however, the MileagePlus Customer Service rep told me that would not change the PQM for that segment. Is that true?
Edit to add: requesting an up-fare is actually buying up to a higher fare class. i.e. Y to J. It is not always the same as a paid $$ or miles co-pay upgrade to just sit in the front of the plane.
#52
Join Date: May 2012
Location: DCA, lived MCI, SEA/PDX,BUF (born/raised)
Programs: Marriott (Silver/Gold), IHG, Carlson, Best Western, Choice( Gold), AS (MVP), WN, UA
Posts: 8,630
they had a written policy of people being something like within 500 miles you would attomatically bump you. If you were farther away you could buy status like being say 500-2000 miles would cost say $100.
#53
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pasadena, California
Programs: UA 1K, 1MM
Posts: 10,403
I presume that this has been factored in.
#54
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: En Route
Programs: Many
Posts: 6,798
Hi MileagePlus experts,
I'm scheduled to finish the year with 49984 PQM's, just 16 miles short of Gold. I have met the PQD and segments goals, so they're not the problem. I have two trips planned for the remainder of the year and this is the number of PQMs that appears in the Premier future mileage tracker.
I've read on the forums about the options to buy PQMs, or do a mileage run flight, and understand how that would work.
I'm wondering if there is any other way to just get 16 miles, such as maybe a waiver or other method that's less costly or wouldn't require flying another trip?
Any advice appreciated! Thank you in advance.
I'm scheduled to finish the year with 49984 PQM's, just 16 miles short of Gold. I have met the PQD and segments goals, so they're not the problem. I have two trips planned for the remainder of the year and this is the number of PQMs that appears in the Premier future mileage tracker.
I've read on the forums about the options to buy PQMs, or do a mileage run flight, and understand how that would work.
I'm wondering if there is any other way to just get 16 miles, such as maybe a waiver or other method that's less costly or wouldn't require flying another trip?
Any advice appreciated! Thank you in advance.
#55
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP. Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,120
The OP needs to understand the city pair distance on the LH segment, what type of fare they are on, what their upfare options might be, and calculate it by hand. I have seen no effort stated here that the OP understands any of that or has manually verified their no kidding numbers.
#56
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 209
Did you book the LH flight through United, or through LH -- and if the former, would you be able to buy PQM through Premier Accelerator (https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...-products.html)
#57
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA MileagePlus (Premier Gold); Hilton HHonors (Gold); Chase Ultimate Rewards; Amex Plat
Posts: 6,605
The *A partner in this case is LH. It doesn't look like I can make a SDC without picking a longer iten and also incurring at least $600 in costs.
There is an option to upgrade one of the legs in my currently booked flight to business class for $70, however, the MileagePlus Customer Service rep told me that would not change the PQM for that segment. Is that true?
There is an option to upgrade one of the legs in my currently booked flight to business class for $70, however, the MileagePlus Customer Service rep told me that would not change the PQM for that segment. Is that true?
#58
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 21,186
I'd suggest talking to a United representative at the re-check counter instead of trying to call. They're going to want to print new bag tags anyway.
#59
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
Programs: DL Silver, Avis President's Club, Hertz President's Circle, Global Entry (Former AA Plt/Gold)
Posts: 4,417
On Delta or AA, I'd recommend upfaring to first class for the bonus elite miles. Does United let you do that without a change fee?