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Back in October, United announced the new requirements for MileagePlus Premier status. All of the levels will see increases this year in the number of Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) needed to earn or maintain status. The good news is that United is once again providing a head start with some bonus PQP. These were supposed to be deposited on February 1st, but they are just hitting accounts tonight (February 4th).
The new qualification levels show increases across the board. Members must now earn PQFs and PQPs at these levels:
- Premier Silver: 15 PQF and 5,000 PQP or 6,000 PQP
- Premier Gold: 30 PQF and 10,000 PQP or 12,000 PQP
- Premier Platinum: 45 PQF and 15,000 PQP or 18,000 PQP
- Premier 1K®: 60 PQF and 22,000 PQP or 28,000 PQP
While these increases will definitely mean more flying, I don’t think they are that out of line. These increases are around 20% to 25% higher than previous years and lower than what I expect we’ll see from Delta when it makes changes. This is the first time that United has increased these requirements since it changed the way status is earned back in 2019.
As mentioned, United will be providing all elite members with a head start on the next year by depositing PQPs based on status level. The amounts are listed above and are higher than what was offered in 2024.
Anthony’s Take: My 1,400 PQP just hit my account tonight. I will push to hit Premier 1K® again and I’m on my way so far this year. Did you get your bonus PQP?
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