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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}
Sep 24, 2017, 8:32 am
#1231
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,424
I think it's because the only use of the physical card is to get past particularly ferocious dragons, and *S doesn't do that anyhow.
Sep 24, 2017, 10:52 am
#1232
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
I'm seeing this with a numerous of organizations (such as hotel programs) are deciding to drop sending cards to some or all of their members.
Sep 24, 2017, 2:55 pm
#1233
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: TK *G, Spirit Gold, Marriott Plat, Hilton HHonors Gold, Amex Plat, Chase SR
Posts: 353
Yes, provided that there are only two of you on the reservation; however, upgrades for a silver and companion on most routes are exceedingly rare.
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.
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.
Sep 24, 2017, 3:16 pm
#1234
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
Sep 24, 2017, 5:24 pm
#1235
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 21,419
Unless there are more seats available than names on the upgrade list* about 45 minutes before departure, I wouldn't bother.
* You can normally subtract anyone who appears on both the standby and upgrade lists, as they're likely non-rev and therefore likely to be behind you on the list. Just about everyone else will be ahead of you, though.
Sep 24, 2017, 6:32 pm
#1236
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: TK *G, Spirit Gold, Marriott Plat, Hilton HHonors Gold, Amex Plat, Chase SR
Posts: 353
Right -- but as soon as you go onto the waitlist, your reservations will be split, which means, if this is an outbound flight, it will be possible for you to be upgraded separately in advance on your return flight.
Unless there are more seats available than names on the upgrade list* about 45 minutes before departure, I wouldn't bother.
* You can normally subtract anyone who appears on both the standby and upgrade lists, as they're likely non-rev and therefore likely to be behind you on the list. Just about everyone else will be ahead of you, though.
Unless there are more seats available than names on the upgrade list* about 45 minutes before departure, I wouldn't bother.
* You can normally subtract anyone who appears on both the standby and upgrade lists, as they're likely non-rev and therefore likely to be behind you on the list. Just about everyone else will be ahead of you, though.
Given that UA silver upgrades can be confirmed on the "day of departure," are these automatically considered for me and my partner on a reservation at T-24, or do we have to call? And then, from the above, to get on the waitlist at the gate, we would have to talk to the gate agent and split the reservations. Is that right?
Sep 24, 2017, 11:21 pm
#1237
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 21,419
Got it. I guess the challenge is that I will have UA silver and my partner will have *G (non UA). We don't want them to separate our reservations as then I won't be eligible for the baggage waiver for the return flights (and I presume my partner wouldn't be eligible for the upgrade based on my status for the return if the reservation is split). So if we don't take any action at the gate, then our reservations won't be separated and we won't appear on the waitlist?
Given that UA silver upgrades can be confirmed on the "day of departure," are these automatically considered for me and my partner on a reservation at T-24, or do we have to call? And then, from the above, to get on the waitlist at the gate, we would have to talk to the gate agent and split the reservations. Is that right?
If you decline the upgrade during check-in, but you change your mind later, the gate agent should be able to split the records and list you anyway.
Hope this helps.
Sep 25, 2017, 4:13 am
#1238
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Syd
Programs: UA 1k 1MM, VA G
Posts: 886
Ahh... sadface... she wanted a card for applying thermal compound (silver) on CPU's at work
Sep 25, 2017, 8:39 am
#1239
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SLC
Programs: United Gold, Hilton Silver, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 768
It's been like this for a number of years now. I've never received a Silver Membership card. On the other hand, what would I do with it? I've never shown my electronic card to anyone. Everything's in the system.
Sep 25, 2017, 10:07 am
#1240
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
Posts: 10,517
I have seen a number of instances from folks with Silver luggage tag - definitely DYKWIA moments
Sep 26, 2017, 3:49 pm
#1242
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: DEN / SEA
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 132
The "Premier Access" print on the ticket should do exactly that but I've also moved my silver tag from my checked luggage (which it was intended for) to my carry-on bag.
Nov 23, 2017, 9:12 pm
#1243
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kan@da
Programs: Anything with sweet spots
Posts: 1,790
How can I request a physical card for my Silver status ? It might be useful as proof of status to request a match with another airline
Nov 23, 2017, 10:46 pm
#1244
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
You need to call or write in to the MileagePlus Service Center to request a Silver card.
Probably the only real use for the card -- but most airlines will take a screen shot for proof of status.
Probably the only real use for the card -- but most airlines will take a screen shot for proof of status.
Dec 29, 2017, 6:44 pm
#1245
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MCO
Posts: 40
E+?
Quick question from a new guy (I tried searching and can’t get a definitive answer). I am traveling next month from BDL to HKG (part of the HGH fares). All long haul segments are on UA. Since I have Silver status, am I allowed to select E+ seats at check in? I know the policy about upgrades, but really can’t seem to find anything about E+. Thanks for your help!