UA waiving four segment requirement for non-U.S. residents (in 2021 for 2022 status)
Apr 30, 2021, 5:42 pm
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UA waiving four segment requirement for non-U.S. residents (in 2021 for 2022 status)
I just got an email that United is waiving the four segment requirement for non-U.S. residents.
We know international travel continues to be particularly difficult as a result of COVID-19, making it harder for you to fly on our network as much as you have in the past. For this reason, we are crediting your account with the United® flight segments you need to meet the 4 segment minimum required for 2022 Premier® status. This effectively waives that requirement for members like you, who had an account address outside of the United States as of January 1, 2021.* You'll see this credit in your MileagePlus® account in the next 2‑3 days.
Keep in mind that this does not change the requirement to earn Premier qualifying flights (PQF). You reach Premier status through a combination of PQF and Premier qualifying points (PQP) or by meeting a higher PQP goal, and you can earn PQF and PQP by flying on United, a Star Alliance™ partner carrier, or other eligible partners.
Keep in mind that this does not change the requirement to earn Premier qualifying flights (PQF). You reach Premier status through a combination of PQF and Premier qualifying points (PQP) or by meeting a higher PQP goal, and you can earn PQF and PQP by flying on United, a Star Alliance™ partner carrier, or other eligible partners.
Apr 30, 2021, 6:07 pm
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Apr 30, 2021, 6:17 pm
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Keep in mind that this does not change the requirement to earn Premier qualifying flights (PQF). You reach Premier status through a combination of PQF and Premier qualifying points (PQP) or by meeting a higher PQP goal, and you can earn PQF and PQP by flying on United, a Star Alliance™ partner carrier, or other eligible partners.
Apr 30, 2021, 6:41 pm
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t read it that way -- I read that they're not going to give away PQF, but they can certainly continue to give away PQP like candy.
Apr 30, 2021, 6:51 pm
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UA seems to be telegraphing the message of - we are giving you the key, we don't even want your money (directly), but you still have to fly/spend with other carriers (and credit to us) to qualify/re-qualify. And, no more free handouts (extensions).
Apr 30, 2021, 6:55 pm
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Flying AC easily domestically easily earns in excess of 3 PQP/USD spent, and I am sure we havent seen the last of PQP bonuses/giveaways for 2021. So for Canada, yes, a fair compromise. For the rest of the world (think Asian/Australian/European elite) probably not far enough.
Apr 30, 2021, 7:01 pm
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I had international UA address 20 years ago but had moved back to NYC since. Had you ever had international address?
Apr 30, 2021, 7:03 pm
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That's fair, I just wish United recognized customers who qualified in 2020 despite the extension.
I finished 2020 with 42 PQF and 14,462 PQP and got the same 3,750 PQP as 1Ks who didn't fly at all last year.
And PlusPoints I can't use internationally because of US restrictions from Europe and Brazil.
Unfortunately, this segment waiver doesn't help me at all.
I finished 2020 with 42 PQF and 14,462 PQP and got the same 3,750 PQP as 1Ks who didn't fly at all last year.
And PlusPoints I can't use internationally because of US restrictions from Europe and Brazil.
Unfortunately, this segment waiver doesn't help me at all.
Apr 30, 2021, 7:04 pm
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Apr 30, 2021, 7:20 pm
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Meanwhile I'm in Canada and did not receive such email. Either way this has zero impact on me as I already fly UA almost always so the 4 segment requirement is no issue. Also this won't make me book TPAC flights on AC or NH because the travel restrictions remain.
Apr 30, 2021, 7:45 pm
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If no, will be interesting to see if you get the credit.
Email is one thing but credit is what would be most interesting.