Dec 30, 2021, 11:36 pm
United 2023 Qualifying Requirements (first The Points Guy, now UA.com)
Dec 23, 2021, 6:58 pm
#76
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I'm hoping by April or so, it will be similar to this past summer.
Some experts are predicting that Omicron could peak in Europe and North America by the end of January and then the cases will drop as quickly as it rose, so you wouldn't have these high case numbers, hospitalizations and deaths by the end of February, start of March.
Before Omicron, some were predicting a mild winter. But even if Omicron hadn't shown up, Delta was ripping through by early November.
Some experts are predicting that Omicron could peak in Europe and North America by the end of January and then the cases will drop as quickly as it rose, so you wouldn't have these high case numbers, hospitalizations and deaths by the end of February, start of March.
Before Omicron, some were predicting a mild winter. But even if Omicron hadn't shown up, Delta was ripping through by early November.
David
Dec 23, 2021, 7:05 pm
#77
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Given that humans on this planet will have to continue to deal with COVID-19 and its mutations for years to come, those who intend to earn 2023 elite status on United and other airlines in 2022 should continue to remain flexible and not bank on one or more strains/variations to peak/burnout/etc. in time for their planned trip(s).
David
David
Well I haven't booked anything for next year yet.
I almost did a couple of weeks ago but held off. Good fares too.
Dec 23, 2021, 11:38 pm
#79
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I am aiming for back-to-back 200K flown miles. I really enjoyed the less than full flights last year and earlier this year 
Dec 24, 2021, 4:57 pm
#80
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UA can announce their levels whenever they want, latest end of January 2022 probably. As for the levels, I'm guessing they'll not go below the 3.5/7/10/15k PQP's for 2023-qualification, and they can always raise them in 2023 if the (swelled ranks) used too much perks cutting into the bottom line (because _that's_ what they measure by, not the number of folks).
As they extrapolate how 2022 goes, they can offer (targeted) promotions, but they'll also have to deal with folks being unable to choose UA simply due to UA's own operational problems/restrictions. As for COVID-19 impact, flu-season will see slumps/setbacks in demand (vs non-flu-season) until the pandemic enters a much more endemic phase _worldwide_. Lots of sectors will have re-evaluated the needs for and risks of high-frequency business travel, but the full effect won't be clear to businesses, airlines and frequent flyers till we're in 2023/2024 is my guess.
As they extrapolate how 2022 goes, they can offer (targeted) promotions, but they'll also have to deal with folks being unable to choose UA simply due to UA's own operational problems/restrictions. As for COVID-19 impact, flu-season will see slumps/setbacks in demand (vs non-flu-season) until the pandemic enters a much more endemic phase _worldwide_. Lots of sectors will have re-evaluated the needs for and risks of high-frequency business travel, but the full effect won't be clear to businesses, airlines and frequent flyers till we're in 2023/2024 is my guess.
Dec 24, 2021, 7:59 pm
#81
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UA can announce their levels whenever they want, latest end of January 2022 probably. As for the levels, I'm guessing they'll not go below the 3.5/7/10/15k PQP's for 2023-qualification, and they can always raise them in 2023 if the (swelled ranks) used too much perks cutting into the bottom line (because _that's_ what they measure by, not the number of folks).
As they extrapolate how 2022 goes, they can offer (targeted) promotions, but they'll also have to deal with folks being unable to choose UA simply due to UA's own operational problems/restrictions. As for COVID-19 impact, flu-season will see slumps/setbacks in demand (vs non-flu-season) until the pandemic enters a much more endemic phase _worldwide_. Lots of sectors will have re-evaluated the needs for and risks of high-frequency business travel, but the full effect won't be clear to businesses, airlines and frequent flyers till we're in 2023/2024 is my guess.
As they extrapolate how 2022 goes, they can offer (targeted) promotions, but they'll also have to deal with folks being unable to choose UA simply due to UA's own operational problems/restrictions. As for COVID-19 impact, flu-season will see slumps/setbacks in demand (vs non-flu-season) until the pandemic enters a much more endemic phase _worldwide_. Lots of sectors will have re-evaluated the needs for and risks of high-frequency business travel, but the full effect won't be clear to businesses, airlines and frequent flyers till we're in 2023/2024 is my guess.
Dec 27, 2021, 9:57 pm
#82
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Dec 28, 2021, 7:52 am
#84
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There probably are frequent flyers who traveled 100K miles last year without issue but on that last 500 mile trip contracted the disease and dropped out of this conversation (maybe for good
)This subsequently skews our observations that travel is safe since the only people we are tracking on this thread are those that traveled and didn't get sick (or worse).
We have a numerator, but no denominator.
Dec 30, 2021, 11:02 am
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I didn't see anything posted about this but the 2023 qualifications that TPG provided is now confirmed at MileagePlus Updates. The only difference from last year is that they aren't providing the 25% boost based on last year's qualifications.
Dec 30, 2021, 11:19 am
#86
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I didn't see anything posted about this but the 2023 qualifications that TPG provided is now confirmed at MileagePlus Updates. The only difference from last year is that they aren't providing the 25% boost based on last year's qualifications.
Dec 30, 2021, 4:37 pm
#87
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2022 requirements quietly posted
They changed the language to THROUGH 2022
We’re making it easier to reach Premier status
We know you still might not be traveling as much as you used to, which is why we’re taking steps to make it easier to reach Premier status through 2022.You’ll still need to fly a minimum of 4 flight segments on United or United Express® to qualify for Premier status, but here’s a breakdown of the other requirements:2022 Premier statusPremier qualifying flights (PQF) and Premier qualifying points (PQP)bOr PQP only
Premier Silver 8 PQF + 3,000 PQP or 3,500 PQP
Premier Gold 16 PQF + 6,000 PQP or 7,000 PQP
Premier Platinum 24 PQF + 9,000 PQP or 10,000 PQP
Premier 1K® 36 PQF + 13,500 PQP or 15,000 PQP
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...s/premier.html
Last edited by dcsnowwake; Dec 30, 2021 at 6:12 pm
Dec 30, 2021, 4:57 pm
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The 2022 qualification requirements have not yet been promulgated, no matter how eagerly we wish it were so.
Last edited by SPN Lifer; Dec 30, 2021 at 7:01 pm
Dec 30, 2021, 5:06 pm
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