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This is an archive thread, the active thread is United Silver Status - Experiences/Q&A
Qualification Requirements
PQM: 25,000
PQS: 30
PQD: $3,000*
4 flight segments on UA or United Express
*PQD requirement is waived if either of the two conditions are met:
1. With $25k spend on across Chase UA Visa cards where the MileagePlus member is the primary cardholder
2. MileagePlus member is a current, primary cardholder of United MileagePlus Presidential Plus Card
Marriott Titanium members also receive complimentary Premier Silver Status
Published Benefits
Complimentary Access to Economy Plus: At check-in
Economy Plus companions allowed: 1
Complimentary Premier Upgrades: Yes
Complimentary Premier Upgrades for companion: Yes
Complimentary Premier Upgrades confirmation: Day of departure
Instant upgrades on Y- or B-class full-fare economy tickets
500 PQM minimum accrual: Yes
Award miles on United and United Express and select partner airlines: 7 x fare
Priority check-in: Yes
Priority screening: Yes (where available)
Boarding group: 2
Priority baggage handling: Yes
Dedicated phone line: Yes
Access to most sold-out flights: Yes
Complimentary checked baggage allowance for domestic economy tickets: 1 bag at 50lbs (23 kg)
Unrestricted access to Standard Awards on UA and UX: Yes
Better access to Saver Awards: Yes
Booking a MileagePlus award ticket by phone: $25
Close-in ( T-24)?
A: Yes (it may appear to want to charge you but it should not
Q: What are the odds I will get a CPU?
A: Sadly, much lower than you probably want to believe. There seems to be slightly better odds on typical vacation routes--e.g., CUN, MCO, FLL, etc.
Q: I checked in exactly at T-24, and my name was #1 on the upgrade list. A few hours later, I'm suddenly #10 on the list! What gives?
A: This post gives a good explanation why. Basically, those with higher upgrade priority checked-in after you, and they be placed above you on the upgrade list. The harsh reality is that you only have priority only above non-rev travelers.
Q: I'm Marriott Titanium Elite, how do I get my Premier Silver status?
A: Go to https://mrrewardsplus.com/en_US/
Q: If I requalify as a Marriott Titanium Elite, do I have to renew my complimentary Premier Silver status every year?
A: Yes
Q: How can I get a United MileagePlus Presidential Plus Card?
A: Sorry, it is no longer offered.
Q: I qualified for Premier Silver this year (2016). The expiration date on the app says 1/31/2017. Shouldn't it be 1/31/2018?
A: The expiration date will automatically update to 2018 in 2017.
Qualification Requirements
PQM: 25,000
PQS: 30
PQD: $3,000*
4 flight segments on UA or United Express
*PQD requirement is waived if either of the two conditions are met:
1. With $25k spend on across Chase UA Visa cards where the MileagePlus member is the primary cardholder
2. MileagePlus member is a current, primary cardholder of United MileagePlus Presidential Plus Card
Marriott Titanium members also receive complimentary Premier Silver Status
Published Benefits
Complimentary Access to Economy Plus: At check-in
Economy Plus companions allowed: 1
Complimentary Premier Upgrades: Yes
Complimentary Premier Upgrades for companion: Yes
Complimentary Premier Upgrades confirmation: Day of departure
Instant upgrades on Y- or B-class full-fare economy tickets
500 PQM minimum accrual: Yes
Award miles on United and United Express and select partner airlines: 7 x fare
Priority check-in: Yes
Priority screening: Yes (where available)
Boarding group: 2
Priority baggage handling: Yes
Dedicated phone line: Yes
Access to most sold-out flights: Yes
Complimentary checked baggage allowance for domestic economy tickets: 1 bag at 50lbs (23 kg)
Unrestricted access to Standard Awards on UA and UX: Yes
Better access to Saver Awards: Yes
Booking a MileagePlus award ticket by phone: $25
Close-in ( T-24)?
A: Yes (it may appear to want to charge you but it should not
Q: What are the odds I will get a CPU?
A: Sadly, much lower than you probably want to believe. There seems to be slightly better odds on typical vacation routes--e.g., CUN, MCO, FLL, etc.
Q: I checked in exactly at T-24, and my name was #1 on the upgrade list. A few hours later, I'm suddenly #10 on the list! What gives?
A: This post gives a good explanation why. Basically, those with higher upgrade priority checked-in after you, and they be placed above you on the upgrade list. The harsh reality is that you only have priority only above non-rev travelers.
Q: I'm Marriott Titanium Elite, how do I get my Premier Silver status?
A: Go to https://mrrewardsplus.com/en_US/
Q: If I requalify as a Marriott Titanium Elite, do I have to renew my complimentary Premier Silver status every year?
A: Yes
Q: How can I get a United MileagePlus Presidential Plus Card?
A: Sorry, it is no longer offered.
Q: I qualified for Premier Silver this year (2016). The expiration date on the app says 1/31/2017. Shouldn't it be 1/31/2018?
A: The expiration date will automatically update to 2018 in 2017.
United Silver Status - Experiences/Q&A {Archive}
Jul 27, 2015, 9:44 am
#826
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LIM
Programs: United Premier 1K, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, AmEx Plat
Posts: 559
I don't know about COPA, but it surely doesn't hurt to ask. Same for United. Show them your future bookings, maybe it could work.
I've found in my previous experiences that shooting a mail is the best way to deal with these issues. Those representatives are often nicer to deal with (well, for me at least).
Good luck!
I've found in my previous experiences that shooting a mail is the best way to deal with these issues. Those representatives are often nicer to deal with (well, for me at least).
Good luck!
Jul 27, 2015, 3:12 pm
#828
Join Date: May 2013
Location: DC
Posts: 255
Jul 27, 2015, 5:09 pm
#829
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LIM
Programs: United Premier 1K, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, AmEx Plat
Posts: 559
Anyways, thanks a lot for your answers! I'll just keep aiming for my Premier Silver, for what I fly seems like a great deal.
Jul 27, 2015, 6:15 pm
#830
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Programs: UA 1K, DL Gold, IHG Diamond AMB, MR Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, National EE
Posts: 1,083
Jul 27, 2015, 7:48 pm
#831
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LIM
Programs: United Premier 1K, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, AmEx Plat
Posts: 559
Jul 29, 2015, 8:18 pm
#832
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 794
Upgrade DEN-PIT 😮
I don't think I've ever had a decent upgrade in or out of PIT ever, even as Gold. Perhaps arriving in PIT at 1am has something to do with it.
I don't think I've ever had a decent upgrade in or out of PIT ever, even as Gold. Perhaps arriving in PIT at 1am has something to do with it.
Jul 29, 2015, 8:48 pm
#833
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DTW/MBS
Programs: UA 1K, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Formerly Starbucks Gold
Posts: 3,525
Congrats
Jul 30, 2015, 6:28 am
#834
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 17
United Silver Status - Experiences/Q&A
Ewr-Las Vegas
Lowly silver upgraded on a 5 hr flight. Lay flat seats. Dreams do come true! Thanks Smisek.
Lowly silver upgraded on a 5 hr flight. Lay flat seats. Dreams do come true! Thanks Smisek.
Jul 30, 2015, 9:06 am
#835
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 12,656
I tried to upgrade LAX-BOS this week (on one of the ps planes) with miles when there were still 6 seats available (but no R space) and got waitlisted. Ended up 2nd on the upgrade list instead of the usual 11th.
Jul 30, 2015, 11:12 am
#836
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 794
Also, I frequently get upgraded LAS-EWR (or reverse) for some reason, but never a lay flat! Is that new?
Jul 30, 2015, 8:19 pm
#837
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: HKG
Programs: CX SL
Posts: 43
Jul 31, 2015, 8:07 am
#838
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 17
Quote:
they swapped in the plane the day before. I saw that and switched from the 12:30 flight to 8:30 hoping to get the upgrade.
Originally Posted by horse glasses
It's showing on time for me, I'm guessing you meant last night? I hope
Also, I frequently get upgraded LAS-EWR (or reverse) for some reason, but never a lay flat! Is that new?
I did a search on EWR-LAS. The aircrafts on this route are 753s and 738/739s. They are not supposed to be lie-flat.
they swapped in the plane the day before. I saw that and switched from the 12:30 flight to 8:30 hoping to get the upgrade.
Originally Posted by horse glasses
It's showing on time for me, I'm guessing you meant last night? I hope
Also, I frequently get upgraded LAS-EWR (or reverse) for some reason, but never a lay flat! Is that new?
I did a search on EWR-LAS. The aircrafts on this route are 753s and 738/739s. They are not supposed to be lie-flat.
Jul 31, 2015, 9:47 am
#839
Join Date: May 2007
Location: LAS
Programs: Delta Gold Medallion
Posts: 258
On May 15 of this year I was on the 12:15pm LAS-EWR flight. I purchased it in February in A class and it was scheduled on a 757-300. So I check in the day before and noticed a lengthy upgrade list for the elites and only 2 open seats in F. Then later in the evening out of the blue the equipment changed to a 767 (2-1-2 lie flat seating) and more than 10 people cleared on the upgrade list who would not of otherwise had a chance.
So it is not the norm but it does seem to happen from time to time in the LAS market.
So it is not the norm but it does seem to happen from time to time in the LAS market.
Jul 31, 2015, 4:02 pm
#840
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 794
On May 15 of this year I was on the 12:15pm LAS-EWR flight. I purchased it in February in A class and it was scheduled on a 757-300. So I check in the day before and noticed a lengthy upgrade list for the elites and only 2 open seats in F. Then later in the evening out of the blue the equipment changed to a 767 (2-1-2 lie flat seating) and more than 10 people cleared on the upgrade list who would not of otherwise had a chance.
So it is not the norm but it does seem to happen from time to time in the LAS market.
So it is not the norm but it does seem to happen from time to time in the LAS market.
My DEN-PIT flight had an equipment swap and didn't get in til 2:30am. Most cramped bulkhead ever, I might've had more leg room in E+, haha.