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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}
Nov 20, 2015, 7:50 pm
#961
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: UA Premier Gold, Starwood Gold, Plat AE, CO PP MC, Marriott Rewards Plat, Virgin Elevate Gold
Posts: 1,445
Silver Premier (longtime CO Elite). Today for first time didnt get E+
How do any people fly E-
Ever.
I'm 6'2" 205 #. It was like squeezing into a sleeping bag (and not a comfortable one either)
A petite blonde lady sat next to me. 5'10, about 120. Even she scoffed.
What a nightmare.
Ever.
I'm 6'2" 205 #. It was like squeezing into a sleeping bag (and not a comfortable one either)
A petite blonde lady sat next to me. 5'10, about 120. Even she scoffed.
What a nightmare.
Nov 20, 2015, 8:04 pm
#962
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K, AA Gold
Posts: 157
If you are Silver, you should be checking the E+ availability every now and again to check there are still space. That way you can pay for it if it looks tight (i.e. down to one seat).
Nov 20, 2015, 8:26 pm
#963
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Programs: Former 1KMM now free as UA Gold MM, former HH D, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,123
It rolls downhill. More 1Ks and Plats fail to get upgrades and keep their seats in E+, leaving fewer options for Silvers at T-24.
Nov 20, 2015, 8:37 pm
#964
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NYC, SLC, LAX
Programs: AA EXP, UA Plat
Posts: 3,953
Be happy UA has as much E+ as it does.
DL's EC cabins are half the size of UA's. Must be brutal for Golds/Silvers over there.
DL's EC cabins are half the size of UA's. Must be brutal for Golds/Silvers over there.
Nov 20, 2015, 8:45 pm
#965
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: PDX
Programs: AA LT PLT (3.6+ MM), UA 1K LT Gold, Hilton LT Diamond, Bonvoy Gold.
Posts: 1,665
Yep, situation normal. An upgrade for me these days is not have a POS sitting next to me. A double upgrade is not having anyone sitting next to me.. A triple upgrade is actually being sitting in a premium cabin. Welcome to the new 'improved' UA.
Nov 20, 2015, 8:48 pm
#966
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: lax
Programs: 1k
Posts: 440
You are silver and this is the first time?
You are lucky.
You are lucky.
Dec 4, 2015, 7:11 pm
#967
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 573
Got my first upgrade as a silver! Boise - SFO the plane seems empty at the moment hope they don't cancel it.
On the flip side of the coin I couldn't get E+ window or aisle for EWR - SFO tomorrow.
On the flip side of the coin I couldn't get E+ window or aisle for EWR - SFO tomorrow.
Dec 4, 2015, 9:12 pm
#968
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
Dec 4, 2015, 9:47 pm
#969
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 183
I've gotten E+ for 13/14 flights this year. The one I didn't was an upgrade to FC on Thanksgiving Day DEN>PDX. I re-qualified for next year but my new boss tells me I'll have higher status quickly.
Dec 6, 2015, 8:28 pm
#970
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Platinum Elite, National Executive, United Gold
Posts: 1,181
Had a decent experience as a Silver this year:
3/18 on CPUs (LGA-IAH booked G, LAX-EWR booked L, FLL-EWR booked N)
13/15 on E+ non-middle seat
3/18 on CPUs (LGA-IAH booked G, LAX-EWR booked L, FLL-EWR booked N)
13/15 on E+ non-middle seat
Dec 15, 2015, 11:16 am
#971
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
Flew RDU-IAD-CMH yesterday:
- RDU-IAD #5 on the upgrade list on a E75 (N Fare). These E75s give me hope as they have twice the F cabin of a CR7. Got E+ but couldn't get a bulkhead window which is my favorite
- IAD-CMH #21 (out of #22) on the upgrade list on a CR7, my lowest finish this year. Got E+ again but sadly, no bulkhead.
So far this year I have two upgrades as a Silver and I've only missed E+ on the ER4 which has literally two desirable seats. Not too bad.
- RDU-IAD #5 on the upgrade list on a E75 (N Fare). These E75s give me hope as they have twice the F cabin of a CR7. Got E+ but couldn't get a bulkhead window which is my favorite
- IAD-CMH #21 (out of #22) on the upgrade list on a CR7, my lowest finish this year. Got E+ again but sadly, no bulkhead.
So far this year I have two upgrades as a Silver and I've only missed E+ on the ER4 which has literally two desirable seats. Not too bad.
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Dec 19, 2015, 6:37 pm
#972
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,857
I just finished my last UA flight of 2015 today and probably have the highest CPU clearance rate of the silvers, 66% 
Granted I had only 3 CPU eligible flights after I hit Silver around Labor Day and the 2 CPUs I cleared were IAH - PVR and the return, so not exactly a difficult upgrade. Died 20 something on the list for the 3rd flight, LGA - IAH.
Oh well. Being a Silver, should never really expect an upgrade, so it was nice to have. I love that Southwest has started flying to Mexico from HOU because UA's fares have come down nearly 50% since last year in December for the PVR route.
Granted I had only 3 CPU eligible flights after I hit Silver around Labor Day and the 2 CPUs I cleared were IAH - PVR and the return, so not exactly a difficult upgrade. Died 20 something on the list for the 3rd flight, LGA - IAH.Oh well. Being a Silver, should never really expect an upgrade, so it was nice to have. I love that Southwest has started flying to Mexico from HOU because UA's fares have come down nearly 50% since last year in December for the PVR route.
Dec 19, 2015, 10:45 pm
#973
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 794
Out of 40 total segments this year, I had 31 that were eligible for CPU. Of those 31, I was upgraded on 7. 7/31 probably is pretty good for Silver, but I think it's worth noting these were all in the first half of the year for some reason (on basically the same routes). I was having great success on LAS-EWR for awhile but not so much anymore.
Dec 20, 2015, 12:09 am
#974
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, DL Plat, UA Silver
Posts: 4,043
Dec 22, 2015, 3:45 pm
#975
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
Last UA flights of the year are in the bag. I missed the upgrade last week on the Sunday 9 AM RDU-ORD (I was at #5 on a T Fare). So 2 for 9 for upgrades and 100% for E+ minus the ER4. I've requalified for next year and look forward to another decent enough year flying United.