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Elite status in United Airlines
Elite status in United Airlines
Elite status is earned based on the number of elite qualifying miles (EQMs) or elite qualifying segments (EQSs) flown in a calendar year on United, United Express, or any other Star Alliance carrier (but not the other airline partners listed above). Elite flyers are given certain priority checkin, boarding, and standby privileges, as well as bonus miles, and the ability to accrue electronic certificates which provide class of service upgrades, among other benefits.
The basic status levels are:
Premier Associate - a "gifted" status - Star Alliance Silver
Premier - 25,000 EQMs or 30 EQSs - Star Alliance Silver
Premier Executive - 50,000 EQMs or 60 EQSs - Star Alliance Gold
Premier Executive 100K, or simply 1K - 100,000 EQMs or 120 EQSs - Star Alliance Gold
In addition, United has created a somewhat mysterious "fifth tier" known as Global Services (GS). GS status is tied to revenue, instead of miles or flight segments flown, and is obtained by invitation only. GS members have priority over even 1Ks for upgrades and standby for flights, and are provided other special perks as well. However, as United does not publish the criteria used for invitation, or a comprehensive list of benefits, only anecdotal information about the program is available.
A Million Miler, one who has flown 1 million miles on United aircraft, receives Premier Executive status for life. Additionally, Red Carpet Club for life is granted at 2 million miles. At 3 million miles the cardholder receives 1K status for life.
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