United Announces Changes to 2025 Premier Elite Status Requirements

United today announced its requirements for 2025 elite status. The changes are fairly minor, and there are also new ways to use PlusPoints. Full details

• Elite status can be earned either through a combination of Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF) and Premier Qualifying Points (PQP), or through PQP alone at a higher threshold. To earn Premier status, all members must also fly at least four United-operated flight segments.
• The qualification requirements for 2025 have increased. Members now need to earn the following PQFs and PQPs:
  • Premier Silver: 15 PQF and 5,000 PQP, or 6,000 PQP
  • Premier Gold: 30 PQF and 10,000 PQP, or 12,000 PQP
  • Premier Platinum: 45 PQF and 15,000 PQP, or 18,000 PQP
  • Premier 1,000®: 60 PQF and 22,000 PQP, or 28,000 PQP
• United credit cards will become more rewarding. Cardholders will be able to earn more PQPs through spending on their cards. On all eligible cards, every $20 in spending will earn 1 PQP.
• PlusPoints are becoming more flexible. In addition to upgrades, they can also be converted into PQPs, TravelBank cash, award miles, or gifted Premier status for other MileagePlus members.