Does my United Premier status expire?


Does my United Premier status expire? United uses the term program year to refer to the timeline in which your United MileagePlus elite status is valid. The program year with United Airlines runs through Jan. 31 of the following year. Thus, your status is good for the year you earn it, all of the following year and a month into the next year.


Does United MileagePlus expire?

One of the biggest perks of earning MileagePlus miles is that they never expire. So, you can start accumulating them years before a trip and redeem them when you're ready. Once you know where you want to travel next, you can start accruing United miles pretty quickly.


Does United Premier Status get you lounge access?

When traveling on a Star Alliance member-operated flight, eligible Star Alliance Gold members (MileagePlus Premier 1K, Premier Platinum and Premier Gold) may visit designated Star Alliance member lounges.


Does United membership expire?

Memberships are open only to members of the United MileagePlus Program and such members must be 18 or older. Membership will expire on the date indicated when purchasing the membership. You can renew a United Club membership beginning 60 days prior to its expiration at the price effective on the date of renewal.


Do you get United miles back if not upgraded?

If none of your flight segments are upgraded, we will automatically refund your miles and co-pay after your travel.


How much is the United Club card annual fee?

United Club? Infinite Card: Basics. Card type: Airline. Annual fee: $525. Sign-up bonus: Earn 80,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.


How long does United Premier status last?

Earning Premier status is based on flying and spending during the previous calendar year. Once you qualify for a Premier status, it is valid from the date you qualified through the end of the following program year. So, it could last more than 12 months.


What is the fastest way to get PQP United?

The primary way of earning PQP is by flying United, United Express, and any of United's airline partners. These consist of all Star Alliance members, plus some unique partners like Brazil's Azul, Hawaiian Airlines, Emirates, JSX, and Virgin Australia.


Is United Premier status worth it?

According to a recent NerdWallet analysis on airline elite status, Premier Silver has a raw estimated value of $1,251, which puts United's entry-level status squarely in the top-three of entry-level tier airline elite status values. If you travel with United more than other airlines, it would be worth earning.