Jan 11, 2021, 10:36 am
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Past years offers
2020 UA MP elite status buy-up offers(for higher status than earned in 2019) 10 January 2021
2021 -- 13 January 2021
January 2013 17 Jan 2013
January 2014 13 Jan 2014
January 2015 12 Jan 2015
January 2016 19 Jan 2016
2017 UA MP elite status buy-up offers (for higher status than earned in 2016) 20 Jan 2017
2018 UA MP elite status buy-up offers (for higher status than earned in 2017) 24 Jan 2018,
2019 UA MP elite status buy-up offers(for higher status than earned in 2018)-- 11 Jan 2019
Terms and conditions
- 2021 MileagePlus Premier Promotion terms and conditions
- Status period:
- For members who currently hold 2020 Premier ® status and purchase the same or lower Premier status level in 2021, your 2021 Premier status level will be effective on the later of the following two dates: (i) February 1, 2021, or (ii) 5-7 business days after the purchase date, and will be in effect through January 31, 2022, unless a higher status is earned.
- If you do not have Premier status and you purchase 2021 Premier Silver status, or if you hold 2020 Premier status and you purchase a higher status level than your current Premier status, you will receive the higher 2021 Premier status level within 5-7 business days of the purchase date and your higher status level will be in effect through January 31, 2022, unless a higher status is earned.
- Purchase terms and conditions:
- Offer is for select MileagePlus members and only the original recipient of this offer is eligible to participate.
- Premier status purchased with this offer is nonrefundable.
- Offer valid for purchase between January 15, 2021 and February 28, 2021 .
- Must be a MileagePlus member to participate in this offer.
- Premier status is sold in U.S. dollars through this offer.
- Premier status is nontransferable.
- Other restrictions apply.
- Pricing is based on how close the member’s 2020 Premier qualifying activity is to reaching the 2021 Premier status qualification requirements, as well as other criteria.
- Offer and fees may vary by member and are subject to change without notice.
- Premier status purchased through this offer will be posted to the account of the member listed on the purchase page within 5-7 business days of the purchase date.
- Miles accrued, awards, and benefits issued are subject to change and are subject to the rules of the United MileagePlus® program, including without limitation the Premier® program, (the "MileagePlus Program"), which are expressly incorporated herein. United® may change the MileagePlus Program including, but not limited to, rules, regulations, travel awards and special offers or terminate the MileagePlus Program at any time and without notice. United and its subsidiaries, affiliates and agents are not responsible for any products or services of other participating companies and partners. United and MileagePlus are registered service marks. For complete details about the MileagePlus Program, go to united.com.
2020 UA MP elite status buy-up offers(for higher status than earned in 2019) 10 January 2021
2021 -- 13 January 2021
January 2013 17 Jan 2013
January 2014 13 Jan 2014
January 2015 12 Jan 2015
January 2016 19 Jan 2016
2017 UA MP elite status buy-up offers (for higher status than earned in 2016) 20 Jan 2017
2018 UA MP elite status buy-up offers (for higher status than earned in 2017) 24 Jan 2018,
2019 UA MP elite status buy-up offers(for higher status than earned in 2018)-- 11 Jan 2019
2021 Status Buy up (Now available)
Jan 20, 2021, 7:17 pm
#61
Join Date: May 2012
Programs: UA
Posts: 1,098
Total PQP: 4,141
Total PQF: 8
2021 status earned: Premier Silver
Upgrade to Premier Gold for $387
Between confirmed E+ and international lounge access in Y this honestly is not a bad offer at all, if I fly enough this year. Of course, given everything, that's a big if.
Total PQF: 8
2021 status earned: Premier Silver
Upgrade to Premier Gold for $387
Between confirmed E+ and international lounge access in Y this honestly is not a bad offer at all, if I fly enough this year. Of course, given everything, that's a big if.
Jan 20, 2021, 7:54 pm
#62
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 9
I was in this situation a few years ago and decided to take it since I flew 65 segments that year. At the end of the year, I still wasn't sure if it was worth it or not.
The decision is really based on how much you personally value the perks (additional miles, third bag, PP/upgrades, number of E+, etc.) and how often you think you'll use them in 2021.
The decision is really based on how much you personally value the perks (additional miles, third bag, PP/upgrades, number of E+, etc.) and how often you think you'll use them in 2021.
Jan 21, 2021, 11:55 pm
#63
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Bellevue, WA
Programs: UA Plat/1MM, IHG Plat, Bonvoy Titanium, NEXUS
Posts: 21
Total PQP: 5998
Total PQF: 16
2021 Status Earned: Gold
Accepted the $449.00 offer for upgrading to Platinum. Felt the buy up offer was half decent... E+ seating for family of 4 in upcoming trip to HNL helped to sway my decision. But then again, I might feel monumentally stupid later...
Total PQF: 16
2021 Status Earned: Gold
Accepted the $449.00 offer for upgrading to Platinum. Felt the buy up offer was half decent... E+ seating for family of 4 in upcoming trip to HNL helped to sway my decision. But then again, I might feel monumentally stupid later...
Last edited by TurboTing; Jan 22, 2021 at 8:43 pm
Jan 22, 2021, 12:20 pm
#64
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NJ
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 115
Total PQP (excluding Chase PQP): 7,943
Total PQF: 20
2021 status earned: Premier Platinum
Upgrade to Premier 1K for $2,928
Jan 23, 2021, 11:46 am
#65
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
2020 Totals:
Premier Gold
PQF: 22
PQD: $2,146
Not eligible for the buy up offer to Platinum. Not that I'd do it anyway as I think Platinum is virtually worthless over Gold but I was curious.
Premier Gold
PQF: 22
PQD: $2,146
Not eligible for the buy up offer to Platinum. Not that I'd do it anyway as I think Platinum is virtually worthless over Gold but I was curious.
Jan 24, 2021, 1:17 pm
#66
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,852
If you buy up to 1K from Platinum do you get the 1K Plus Points?
Jan 24, 2021, 1:56 pm
#67
Suspended
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Chicago
Programs: ,united 1k, AA EXP, HH Diamond,BA gold, Hyatt globalist
Posts: 974
Jan 24, 2021, 1:59 pm
#68
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,852
Thanks! I recommend the buy up to a buddy whom paid I believe $2200 to go from platinum to 1K this past Wednesday.. he said he hasn’t seen the plus points post yet I said to him I think they’ll post on February 1. But when I read the T&Cs above, I didn’t see any language regarding the same.
Jan 29, 2021, 2:11 pm
#69
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 56
Does anyone know if the buy up offer may by some chance count towards my $200 Amex Platinum travel credit (year to year for incidentals)? I mostly doubt it does, but I figured I would ask.
Jan 29, 2021, 3:27 pm
#70
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: 66,856
Feb 4, 2021, 10:57 am
#71
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Virginia
Programs: UA Plat (1MM), Marriott Lifetime Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 89
I definitely will be passing on that offer. Even in a regular travel year, there's no way I could get that much value out of an upgrade to Plat, and this year will not be a normal travel year.
I'm curious why I didn't have this offer two weeks ago. It's priced in line with a few others in similar circumstances to me, so it's not like they decided to offer a second round at a lower price.
Feb 4, 2021, 11:39 am
#72
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
I received an offer in email today: Upgrade to Premier Platinum for $3,234.
I definitely will be passing on that offer. Even in a regular travel year, there's no way I could get that much value out of an upgrade to Plat, and this year will not be a normal travel year.
I'm curious why I didn't have this offer two weeks ago. It's priced in line with a few others in similar circumstances to me, so it's not like they decided to offer a second round at a lower price.
I definitely will be passing on that offer. Even in a regular travel year, there's no way I could get that much value out of an upgrade to Plat, and this year will not be a normal travel year.
I'm curious why I didn't have this offer two weeks ago. It's priced in line with a few others in similar circumstances to me, so it's not like they decided to offer a second round at a lower price.
Feb 4, 2021, 11:51 am
#73
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
It would be hard to justify that offer if it was $323.40 so I think you made the right decision.
Feb 4, 2021, 2:07 pm
#74
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 148
$3305 to upgrade to 1K, definitely passing
2020 totals:
PQP: 8356
PQF: 8
2020 totals:
PQP: 8356
PQF: 8
Feb 4, 2021, 3:42 pm
#75
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: SEA once more (previously CDG and NRT)
Programs: Former DL DM and UA 1k, now a J class free agent (UA Gold, AS MVP Gold)
Posts: 2,450
$3433 to upgrade to 1K
Last year:
7952 PQP
11 PQF
Not an attractive offer. Unlikely to fly until H2 of this year, and any flying I do will be in business class, so not much benefit for being 1K over Platinum.
Last year:
7952 PQP
11 PQF
Not an attractive offer. Unlikely to fly until H2 of this year, and any flying I do will be in business class, so not much benefit for being 1K over Platinum.