Why is it called Premier 1K?

Why is it called Premier 1K? The full name is Premier Executive 1K but everyone calls it 1K. This is the highest publicly available status on United. You used to reach this level by earning 100,000 butt-in-seat (not including bonuses) miles on United and its partner in a given calendar year.

Does Premier 1K get pre boarding?

United Global Services and Premier 1K members board in the pre-boarding group, while United Platinum, United Gold and Star Alliance Gold members board with Group 1. This is followed by United and Star Alliance Silver members who board with Group 2.

Who gets Premier Access at United?

Who gets Premier Access. If you become a Premier member after buying your ticket, you still get free Premier Access for you and anyone traveling with you.

Does United have lifetime status?

The Million Miler program, a part of the MileagePlus program, rewards members for extraordinary, long-term loyalty to United. Million Milers enjoy generous annual benefits and lifetime Premier® status.

What is the difference between Premier Platinum and 1K?

Premier 1K members earn 280 PlusPoints when qualifying for status. You'd also take home 40 for reaching Premier Platinum, and for every additional 3,000 PQPs, you'll enjoy another 20 PlusPoints.

How much do you have to spend to get Premier 1K?

The final tier in the MileagePlus program is Premier 1K status, which requires at least 54 PQFs plus 18,000 PQPs, or just 24,000 PQPs. For this analysis, I'll base my numbers on earning 20,000 PQPs (total spending of $20,000) plus taking at least 54 PQFs to ensure you satisfy the hybrid qualification criteria.

Is Premier 1K worth it?

If you're a frequent United flyer, becoming a Premier 1K member may be a good idea for you. Although it's costly, the benefits you'll receive are expansive, including complimentary upgrades, free United checked baggage, Marriott elite status and more.

Is elite status worth it anymore?

For most people, it probably won't be worth going very far out of your way to chase airline elite status. You can easily replicate many of the perks that a low- or even mid-tier elite traveler would enjoy by holding the right credit cards and buying the occasional upgrade to first class.

Does Premier 1K get access to United Club?

United Premier Gold (and higher) members have access to the carrier's lounges when traveling internationally on any Star Alliance carrier, regardless of their class of service.

How to get into United Lounge for free?

How to get PQP without flying?

You can also earn PQP by redeeming MileagePlus miles for United or United Express award flights or by using one of our eligible co-branded credit cards for everyday purchases.

What is higher than Premier 1K?

Plenty of United Airlines passengers reach elite status every year, and the most loyal flyers even reach Premier 1K, the highest status tier in the MileagePlus program. However, there's another tier above Premier 1K that isn't published on the airline's Premier status page: It's called Global Services.