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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

United MileagePlus Premier Status Updates for 2025

United has announced changes to MileagePlus for Premier status in 2025:

Premier statusPQP and PQFPQP only
Premier Silver5,000 PQP + 15 PQF6,000 PQP
Premier Gold10,000 PQP + 30 PQF12,000 PQP
Premier Platinum15,000 PQP + 45 PQF18,000 PQP
Premier 1K22,000 PQP + 60 PQF28,000 PQP


In addition to threshold updates, PlusPoints will be changed to include more options for use.  Starter PQP will be awarded and credit card earning levels will also be adjusted.

Overall, these changes are not surprising given the uptick in travel post-pandemic.  However, that trend has shifted over the last months as overall demand has decreased (among reports of credit card debt nationally spiking to new highs).  Even though flight costs seem high, it's interesting that United would change the top earning potential as this will most likely affect individuals who regularly achieve 1K.  I'll be curious to see overall feedback.  Unfortunately for my own travel pattern, requalifying for 1K will likely not occur for me this year.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Educause next week

I'll be back on the road next week to Educause in San Antonio!  It's been some time since I was at an Educause gathering and I'm looking forward to seeing who may be attending from higher ed.  It will also be the first time visiting this city for me.  

United will take me through Newark and back via Ohare - I'll also be able to visit a new Hyatt property.