Feb 10, 2022, 9:25 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
United is providing MP elites with PQP bonuses for 2022 (for 2023 qualifying), with credits to MP account starting Feb. 10. It appears this is in process of rolling out universally, so if you don't see PQP yet wait a bit.
Credits appear to be as follows, though some posts in the thread may vary from these figures. Matthew had an exchange confirming the program and reverse engineering these figures as well, below.
If you "earned" the status for 2022 (whether or not needing the various bonuses or fly to the finish) you receive an "earned bonus". If you received your status through an extension of past status or through being a million miler companion, you get the "starter bonus", which isn't as high.
GS: 3000 PQP
1K: Earned: 3000; Starter: 2250
Plat: Earned: 2000; Starter: 1500
Gold: Earned: 1400; Starter: 1050
Silver: Earned: 700; Starter: 525
The posting of the Starter PQPs in your account may initially be puzzling
In the summary activity, only the RDMs are shown and for the Starter PQPs, there are no RDMs, just PQPs
Looking further down you will see
Clicking on "View Full Activity details, where you will see the PQPs
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Credits appear to be as follows, though some posts in the thread may vary from these figures. Matthew had an exchange confirming the program and reverse engineering these figures as well, below.
If you "earned" the status for 2022 (whether or not needing the various bonuses or fly to the finish) you receive an "earned bonus". If you received your status through an extension of past status or through being a million miler companion, you get the "starter bonus", which isn't as high.
GS: 3000 PQP
1K: Earned: 3000; Starter: 2250
Plat: Earned: 2000; Starter: 1500
Gold: Earned: 1400; Starter: 1050
Silver: Earned: 700; Starter: 525
The posting of the Starter PQPs in your account may initially be puzzling
In the summary activity, only the RDMs are shown and for the Starter PQPs, there are no RDMs, just PQPs
Looking further down you will see
Clicking on "View Full Activity details, where you will see the PQPs
United got back to me -
United is showing love to its most loyal customers just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Tomorrow, United will notify MileagePlus Premier members of a surprise deposit of extra Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) to their accounts to help jump start earning towards their 2023 Premier status goals. Since United extended the lowered Premier qualification thresholds offered at all levels last year, the personalized deposit gifts members 15% -20% of what they need to requalify for status through 2023.
Premier members’ deposit amounts will vary depending on:
Tomorrow, United will notify MileagePlus Premier members of a surprise deposit of extra Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) to their accounts to help jump start earning towards their 2023 Premier status goals. Since United extended the lowered Premier qualification thresholds offered at all levels last year, the personalized deposit gifts members 15% -20% of what they need to requalify for status through 2023.
Premier members’ deposit amounts will vary depending on:
- The Premier status level reached at the end of 2021
- Whether Premier status was earned or extended
- Members who earned status, by either meeting the annual requirements or completing the Fly to the Finish challenge, will receive higher PQP deposit amounts
2022 Premier Earner Starter PQP posted (varies on elite level, how status achieved, )
Feb 10, 2022, 12:53 pm
#106
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Latin America and USA
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold
Posts: 457
1K here, 'earned,' and I got 3,000 PQP. Mrs. IMissthe747 is platinum, 'nearly earned' (less than 400PQP away from plat, then got FTTF), she got 2,000 PQP.
A nice surprise, thanks UA!
A nice surprise, thanks UA!
Feb 10, 2022, 12:57 pm
#107
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP. Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,134
3,000 showed up today. I was surprised when I logged in a little while ago. Earned 1k last year the hard way, even without the bonuses they gave away. (Earned it the hard way in 2020 as well for that matter)
I'll take the bonus, but I know I'll have no problem qualifying this year...the hard way again.
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They are getting a jump start on the competition with this giveaway
I'll take the bonus, but I know I'll have no problem qualifying this year...the hard way again.
.
They are getting a jump start on the competition with this giveaway
Feb 10, 2022, 1:10 pm
#108
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAD/ARN
Programs: UA Plat/*G, Marriott LT Gold, Global Entry
Posts: 164
Also earned 1050 as a Gold, I came up a bit short last year but was extended. Have a couple of TATL flights tentatively planned for later this year (first time out of the US since 2019), hoping I'll requalify the old-fashioned way next time.
Feb 10, 2022, 1:37 pm
#112
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott LTPP/Platinum Premier, Hyatt Lame-ist, UA !K
Posts: 20,061
Feb 10, 2022, 1:57 pm
#114
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
Posts: 10,515
Per Matt from an earlier post (#87 - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33980584-post87.html) - announcement timing bolded for emphasis:
United is showing love to its most loyal customers just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Tomorrow, United will notify MileagePlus Premier members of a surprise deposit of extra Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) to their accounts to help jump start earning towards their 2023 Premier status goals. Since United extended the lowered Premier qualification thresholds offered at all levels last year, the personalized deposit gifts members 15% -20% of what they need to requalify for status through 2023.
Premier members’ deposit amounts will vary depending on:
Tomorrow, United will notify MileagePlus Premier members of a surprise deposit of extra Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) to their accounts to help jump start earning towards their 2023 Premier status goals. Since United extended the lowered Premier qualification thresholds offered at all levels last year, the personalized deposit gifts members 15% -20% of what they need to requalify for status through 2023.
Premier members’ deposit amounts will vary depending on:
- The Premier status level reached at the end of 2021
- Whether Premier status was earned or extended
- Members who earned status, by either meeting the annual requirements or completing the Fly to the Finish challenge, will receive higher PQP deposit amounts
Feb 10, 2022, 2:01 pm
#115
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
Except that MMers are treated as “non-earners” if they did not qualify for Gold (1MM), Platinum (2MM), 1K (3 MM) and GS (4+ MM), or higher status in 2021, respectively. This explained why PlusPoints were only extended to July 30 for them (1MM does not have PPs).
Feb 10, 2022, 2:14 pm
#117
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: USA
Programs: UA Platinum, 1MM
Posts: 13,460
Do you think that lifetime gold should be considered earners if they didn't earn gold or better status by flying in 2021?
Feb 10, 2022, 2:19 pm
#118
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
His/her status (1MM) cannot be lower than Premier Gold. In this sense, they earned the status in 2021. UA cannot give his/her the Premier Silver status if being treated as “a non-earner.”
Feb 10, 2022, 2:19 pm
#119
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
I've received nothing. I'm a 1K who qualified naturally last year (no status extension). Definitely a little disappointing.
Feb 10, 2022, 2:31 pm
#120
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 155
On the "my United" Summary, they tell you how much they provided on the "starter"... those who weren't given any starter do see '0' with a Feb 9 date of transaction..