United Airlines will revise the requirements for earning elite status in its MileagePlus loyalty program, effective January 1, 2027.
Going forward, status will be determined solely by Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs), which can be earned through flights on United Airlines, United Express, and Star Alliance member airlines, or through spending on eligible co-branded credit cards. The required PQPs will be 6,000 for Premier Silver, 12,000 for Premier Gold, 18,000 for Premier Platinum, and 32,000 for Premier 1K.
The Premier Qualifying Flight (PQF) requirement, which was based on the number of flights taken, will be eliminated. However, members will still need to take at least four flights on United Airlines or United Express during 2027.
Members who hold an eligible co-branded card by December 31, 2026, and earn Premier status for 2027 will receive PQPs equivalent to 5% of the requirement for the status level earned. This amounts to 300 PQPs for Premier Silver, 600 PQPs for Premier Gold, 900 PQPs for Premier Platinum, and 1,600 PQPs for Premier 1K. PQPs can also be earned through card spending.
In addition, for flights departing on or after February 1, 2027, the number of PlusPoints required for upgrades will vary depending on demand and seat availability. The existing fixed chart will be discontinued.
