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Last edit by: WineCountryUA
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}
Mar 31, 2017, 3:17 pm
#1217
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 622
Silver status saved my keester in IRROPs today. I was scheduled to go DCA-EWR-SFO, with an hour to connect in EWR, and the EWR-SFO flight the last of the day (and with a ZN TOD upgrade already bought).
Given the weather mucking up both DCA and EWR today, I called earlier in the day and moved my DCA-EWR flight from UA4254 to UA4234, about an hour earlier. Watching the weather today, I saw delays getting worse and worse, and was able to use the app to figure out UA4234's aircraft was going back and forth DCA-EWR and was likely to be delayed significantly by the time of my flight, so I left for the airport hours earlier than I had planned.
At DCA, the check-in agent was able to get me a seat on UA4372, leaving even earlier. Sure enough, UA4234 is now behind schedule (as is UA4372, but managably), which would have made for a harrowing connection in EWR.
Both SDCs were not subject to waiver, and, at the time the changes were made, all flights were listed on schedule. But, both times agents made the change for free without complaint or pushback. The second agent even offered to re-route me through IAD on a direct to SFO, though I declined because I prefered PS J class to an E- middle or domestic F seat on the TCON.
When I arrived in EWR, my SFO flight was delayed 2 hours, and the app offered me an earlier departure, at 8:20p, that I would not have been able to make without the earlier changes to my EWR flight. That flight is also delayed, but I should be able to get home earlier than I would have, and definitely earlier than I would have had I been stuck on the original DCA-EWR or EWR-SFO flights.
Given the weather mucking up both DCA and EWR today, I called earlier in the day and moved my DCA-EWR flight from UA4254 to UA4234, about an hour earlier. Watching the weather today, I saw delays getting worse and worse, and was able to use the app to figure out UA4234's aircraft was going back and forth DCA-EWR and was likely to be delayed significantly by the time of my flight, so I left for the airport hours earlier than I had planned.
At DCA, the check-in agent was able to get me a seat on UA4372, leaving even earlier. Sure enough, UA4234 is now behind schedule (as is UA4372, but managably), which would have made for a harrowing connection in EWR.
Both SDCs were not subject to waiver, and, at the time the changes were made, all flights were listed on schedule. But, both times agents made the change for free without complaint or pushback. The second agent even offered to re-route me through IAD on a direct to SFO, though I declined because I prefered PS J class to an E- middle or domestic F seat on the TCON.
When I arrived in EWR, my SFO flight was delayed 2 hours, and the app offered me an earlier departure, at 8:20p, that I would not have been able to make without the earlier changes to my EWR flight. That flight is also delayed, but I should be able to get home earlier than I would have, and definitely earlier than I would have had I been stuck on the original DCA-EWR or EWR-SFO flights.
Last edited by prometa; Mar 31, 2017 at 6:10 pm
Apr 2, 2017, 10:16 pm
#1218
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SW Colorado
Programs: UAL Silver Hilton Diamond Hyatt Plat
Posts: 164
Question about OLCI and moving to complimentary E+ seats as Silver.
First time I did this as Silver everything went well, including moving myself and husband to E+ at T-24 on both my originating and connecting flights (T-26 at OLCI). Now I can only choose E+ on originating flight at check in and wait for connecting flight E+ until T-24. Is this everyone else's experience? Am I Doing something wrong? Thanks for replies. Oh the things that keep me up at night, lol. 😜
Apr 3, 2017, 8:07 am
#1219
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 622
First time I did this as Silver everything went well, including moving myself and husband to E+ at T-24 on both my originating and connecting flights (T-26 at OLCI). Now I can only choose E+ on originating flight at check in and wait for connecting flight E+ until T-24. Is this everyone else's experience? Am I Doing something wrong? Thanks for replies. Oh the things that keep me up at night, lol. ��
(It also gives me some strange warning like 'you can only pick E+ for one companion, after that we will charge', even though I'm flying solo on the PNR)
Apr 3, 2017, 8:29 am
#1220
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SW Colorado
Programs: UAL Silver Hilton Diamond Hyatt Plat
Posts: 164
If I have a multi-leg itinerary, at check-in the app will indicate it's going to charge me for E+ if I pick such a seat on the later legs that are >T-24. But, after hitting continue, it happily puts me in the seat without charge.
(It also gives me some strange warning like 'you can only pick E+ for one companion, after that we will charge', even though I'm flying solo on the PNR)
(It also gives me some strange warning like 'you can only pick E+ for one companion, after that we will charge', even though I'm flying solo on the PNR)
Apr 3, 2017, 6:20 pm
#1221
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 18
likewise! thanks for the heads up. I've never clicked past the warning thinking I would get charged for it. Guess I'll give it a try next time
EWR-MBJ upgraded at gate, MBJ-IAH upgraded after check-in. First year having any status and it was pleasant surprise. Shame 3 of my 4 legs had at least an hr delay (EWR-MBJ was a little over 3 hrs, which was the most important flight since I had people waiting for me at arrival)
EWR-MBJ upgraded at gate, MBJ-IAH upgraded after check-in. First year having any status and it was pleasant surprise. Shame 3 of my 4 legs had at least an hr delay (EWR-MBJ was a little over 3 hrs, which was the most important flight since I had people waiting for me at arrival)
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Apr 3, 2017 at 7:30 pm Reason: merging consecutive posts by same member
Apr 4, 2017, 2:34 am
#1222
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Cleveland, OH
Programs: UA-GS 1MM), Hertz Pres Circle, Starriott Titanium)
Posts: 1,966
likewise! thanks for the heads up. I've never clicked past the warning thinking I would get charged for it. Guess I'll give it a try next time
EWR-MBJ upgraded at gate, MBJ-IAH upgraded after check-in. First year having any status and it was pleasant surprise. Shame 3 of my 4 legs had at least an hr delay (EWR-MBJ was a little over 3 hrs, which was the most important flight since I had people waiting for me at arrival)
EWR-MBJ upgraded at gate, MBJ-IAH upgraded after check-in. First year having any status and it was pleasant surprise. Shame 3 of my 4 legs had at least an hr delay (EWR-MBJ was a little over 3 hrs, which was the most important flight since I had people waiting for me at arrival)
Jun 7, 2017, 3:35 pm
#1223
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: ORD/MKE
Programs: UA General Member, AA Gold, SPG (Bonvoy) Gold; IHG Plat. Ambassador
Posts: 399
Got my first CPU of the year as a silver. Went from BF to GF on a domestic 763.
Aug 16, 2017, 12:16 pm
#1224
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: EWR
Programs: UA Silver; SPG Gold; Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 409
SFO-EWR Free Economoy Plus Bump?
I am US Silver. Do I still get a free bump to Economy Plus at check-in on the SFO-EWR flight givin it is a premium service route?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Aug 16, 2017, 12:17 pm
#1225
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,424
Aug 16, 2017, 12:22 pm
#1226
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: EWR
Programs: UA Silver; SPG Gold; Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 409
Aug 16, 2017, 12:50 pm
#1227
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.997MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,859
and on the SFO-EWR you will get a complimentary hot meal and beverage in E+
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...l-service.html
Sep 24, 2017, 6:23 am
#1228
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: TK *G, Spirit Gold, Marriott Plat, Hilton HHonors Gold, Amex Plat, Chase SR
Posts: 353
If my spouse qualifies for UA silver and I do not have status, will we both be eligible for CPU upgrades if booked on the same reservation, and is there ever a situation where we would be separated automatically?
Sep 24, 2017, 7:23 am
#1229
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Syd
Programs: UA 1k 1MM, VA G
Posts: 886
Wife just made Silver status
She got a pack in the mail... with a physical luggage tag/card and a thingy saying use the app to see your digital membership card
Is it just me or does this seam stupidly cheap? or is this a sign of things to come for the rest of us?
She got a pack in the mail... with a physical luggage tag/card and a thingy saying use the app to see your digital membership card
Is it just me or does this seam stupidly cheap? or is this a sign of things to come for the rest of us?
Sep 24, 2017, 8:15 am
#1230
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 21,419
You can be separated if you elect to waitlist for an upgrade at the gate. On a round-trip ticket, if you waitlist for an upgrade on the outbound, your reservations will be split on the return flight as well.