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This is an archive thread, the active thread is United Silver Status - Experiences/Q&A
Qualification Requirements
PQM: 25,000
PQS: 30
PQD: $3,000*
4 flight segments on UA or United Express
*PQD requirement is waived if either of the two conditions are met:
1. With $25k spend on across Chase UA Visa cards where the MileagePlus member is the primary cardholder
2. MileagePlus member is a current, primary cardholder of United MileagePlus Presidential Plus Card
Marriott Titanium members also receive complimentary Premier Silver Status
Published Benefits
Complimentary Access to Economy Plus: At check-in
Economy Plus companions allowed: 1
Complimentary Premier Upgrades: Yes
Complimentary Premier Upgrades for companion: Yes
Complimentary Premier Upgrades confirmation: Day of departure
Instant upgrades on Y- or B-class full-fare economy tickets
500 PQM minimum accrual: Yes
Award miles on United and United Express and select partner airlines: 7 x fare
Priority check-in: Yes
Priority screening: Yes (where available)
Boarding group: 2
Priority baggage handling: Yes
Dedicated phone line: Yes
Access to most sold-out flights: Yes
Complimentary checked baggage allowance for domestic economy tickets: 1 bag at 50lbs (23 kg)
Unrestricted access to Standard Awards on UA and UX: Yes
Better access to Saver Awards: Yes
Booking a MileagePlus award ticket by phone: $25
Close-in ( T-24)?
A: Yes (it may appear to want to charge you but it should not
Q: What are the odds I will get a CPU?
A: Sadly, much lower than you probably want to believe. There seems to be slightly better odds on typical vacation routes--e.g., CUN, MCO, FLL, etc.
Q: I checked in exactly at T-24, and my name was #1 on the upgrade list. A few hours later, I'm suddenly #10 on the list! What gives?
A: This post gives a good explanation why. Basically, those with higher upgrade priority checked-in after you, and they be placed above you on the upgrade list. The harsh reality is that you only have priority only above non-rev travelers.
Q: I'm Marriott Titanium Elite, how do I get my Premier Silver status?
A: Go to https://mrrewardsplus.com/en_US/
Q: If I requalify as a Marriott Titanium Elite, do I have to renew my complimentary Premier Silver status every year?
A: Yes
Q: How can I get a United MileagePlus Presidential Plus Card?
A: Sorry, it is no longer offered.
Q: I qualified for Premier Silver this year (2016). The expiration date on the app says 1/31/2017. Shouldn't it be 1/31/2018?
A: The expiration date will automatically update to 2018 in 2017.
Qualification Requirements
PQM: 25,000
PQS: 30
PQD: $3,000*
4 flight segments on UA or United Express
*PQD requirement is waived if either of the two conditions are met:
1. With $25k spend on across Chase UA Visa cards where the MileagePlus member is the primary cardholder
2. MileagePlus member is a current, primary cardholder of United MileagePlus Presidential Plus Card
Marriott Titanium members also receive complimentary Premier Silver Status
Published Benefits
Complimentary Access to Economy Plus: At check-in
Economy Plus companions allowed: 1
Complimentary Premier Upgrades: Yes
Complimentary Premier Upgrades for companion: Yes
Complimentary Premier Upgrades confirmation: Day of departure
Instant upgrades on Y- or B-class full-fare economy tickets
500 PQM minimum accrual: Yes
Award miles on United and United Express and select partner airlines: 7 x fare
Priority check-in: Yes
Priority screening: Yes (where available)
Boarding group: 2
Priority baggage handling: Yes
Dedicated phone line: Yes
Access to most sold-out flights: Yes
Complimentary checked baggage allowance for domestic economy tickets: 1 bag at 50lbs (23 kg)
Unrestricted access to Standard Awards on UA and UX: Yes
Better access to Saver Awards: Yes
Booking a MileagePlus award ticket by phone: $25
Close-in ( T-24)?
A: Yes (it may appear to want to charge you but it should not
Q: What are the odds I will get a CPU?
A: Sadly, much lower than you probably want to believe. There seems to be slightly better odds on typical vacation routes--e.g., CUN, MCO, FLL, etc.
Q: I checked in exactly at T-24, and my name was #1 on the upgrade list. A few hours later, I'm suddenly #10 on the list! What gives?
A: This post gives a good explanation why. Basically, those with higher upgrade priority checked-in after you, and they be placed above you on the upgrade list. The harsh reality is that you only have priority only above non-rev travelers.
Q: I'm Marriott Titanium Elite, how do I get my Premier Silver status?
A: Go to https://mrrewardsplus.com/en_US/
Q: If I requalify as a Marriott Titanium Elite, do I have to renew my complimentary Premier Silver status every year?
A: Yes
Q: How can I get a United MileagePlus Presidential Plus Card?
A: Sorry, it is no longer offered.
Q: I qualified for Premier Silver this year (2016). The expiration date on the app says 1/31/2017. Shouldn't it be 1/31/2018?
A: The expiration date will automatically update to 2018 in 2017.
United Silver Status - Experiences/Q&A {Archive}
Aug 27, 2015 | 1:38 pm
#871
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 695
Complimentary upgrades (CPUs) are not given out across the Atlantic. That's why it goes out occasionally with empty seats. There are plenty of Premiers sitting in coach on those flights with empty BF seats. Your status means nothing in that respect.
If you pay the 20k miles and $550 to get on the waitlist and you do not clear, you get the miles and money back.
You might be offered a reasonable cash-only upgrade if seats are still available at check-in.
If you pay the 20k miles and $550 to get on the waitlist and you do not clear, you get the miles and money back.
You might be offered a reasonable cash-only upgrade if seats are still available at check-in.
I.E: I bought an econ + seat, and then getting switched to a plane without enough econ plus. While it was only 30 dollars, I never got it back.
I wouldn't want this to happen to $550 dollars....
Also: What is the usually the price for the check in/gate upgrade if they have a lot of empty seats? Just wondering what is a normal offering, to see what I should accept. I don't know if anyone else experiences this, but every time I go to the United Club (at least at EWR) they seem much more "willing" to help, or give you a better offer. Am I the only one who feels this way?
Last edited by NikoLGA; Aug 27, 2015 at 1:42 pm Reason: Wanted to add one more thing
Aug 27, 2015 | 7:36 pm
#872
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 68,644
Aug 27, 2015 | 10:25 pm
#873
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 794
Anyone have any updated experience with getting E+ on your connecting flight at check in even though it's more than 24 hours out? I'm connecting to an almost full intl flight and if my upgrade doesn't go through I really need to grab any open E+ seat asap.
Aug 27, 2015 | 10:36 pm
#874
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,122
In the past I have grabbed E+ seats for both flights at t-24 for my first flight. I hear that's not allowed anymore.
Aug 27, 2015 | 11:20 pm
#875
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,126
If you can't do it during OLCI, call UA and have an agent do it for you (or HUACA until you find an agent that will do it)
Aug 28, 2015 | 11:44 am
#876
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 794
It's always worked for me but people have been claiming otherwise...sometimes it lists a price for the seat on the second one but it never actually charges for it.
Aug 28, 2015 | 12:11 pm
#877
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: UA Silver, Alaska Gold
Posts: 49
Aug 28, 2015 | 12:12 pm
#878
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 695
Finally!
After speaking to twenty agents for my Mileage Card, I finally got my Premier Silver Card.
I actually got it as "compensation", as a rude MPSC phone agent actually cursed at me when I asked her why everyone was going to giving me different dates of card arrival, and why some people told me they no longer distributed them.
So, after sending a lengthy complaint, a man that claims he is the lead representative for MileagePlus (Ken xxxxx ... he didn't come up on Google) told me that since I was treated so poorly, he will go "out of his way" (yeah right) and give me a card, even though they were eliminated on July 1st.
So I guess that's why I received a card-less kit.....
Anyway, even though you guys claim the card is essentially useless, I've already needed it in Munich Airport, and didn't have it, so, maybe it will come of some use....
Also, I kinda wanted it for novelty. Even if it's more "obsolete" these days, it will be cool to look back on as we move into a more digital age.
Anyway, here is world's last (for now) MileagePlus Premier Silver Card:
After speaking to twenty agents for my Mileage Card, I finally got my Premier Silver Card.
I actually got it as "compensation", as a rude MPSC phone agent actually cursed at me when I asked her why everyone was going to giving me different dates of card arrival, and why some people told me they no longer distributed them.
So, after sending a lengthy complaint, a man that claims he is the lead representative for MileagePlus (Ken xxxxx ... he didn't come up on Google) told me that since I was treated so poorly, he will go "out of his way" (yeah right) and give me a card, even though they were eliminated on July 1st.
So I guess that's why I received a card-less kit.....
Anyway, even though you guys claim the card is essentially useless, I've already needed it in Munich Airport, and didn't have it, so, maybe it will come of some use....
Also, I kinda wanted it for novelty. Even if it's more "obsolete" these days, it will be cool to look back on as we move into a more digital age.
Anyway, here is world's last (for now) MileagePlus Premier Silver Card:
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Aug 28, 2015 at 3:42 pm Reason: Per FT policy, removed employee's last name
Aug 28, 2015 | 12:42 pm
#879
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 573
Finally!
After speaking to twenty agents for my Mileage Card, I finally got my Premier Silver Card.
I actually got it as "compensation", as a rude MPSC phone agent actually cursed at me when I asked her why everyone was going to giving me different dates of card arrival, and why some people told me they no longer distributed them.
So, after sending a lengthy complaint, a man that claims he is the lead representative for MileagePlus (Ken xxxx .. he didn't come up on Google) told me that since I was treated so poorly, he will go "out of his way" (yeah right) and give me a card, even though they were eliminated on July 1st.
So I guess that's why I received a card-less kit.....
Anyway, even though you guys claim the card is essentially useless, I've already needed it in Munich Airport, and didn't have it, so, maybe it will come of some use....
Also, I kinda wanted it for novelty. Even if it's more "obsolete" these days, it will be cool to look back on as we move into a more digital age.
Anyway, here is world's last (for now) MileagePlus Premier Silver Card:
After speaking to twenty agents for my Mileage Card, I finally got my Premier Silver Card.
I actually got it as "compensation", as a rude MPSC phone agent actually cursed at me when I asked her why everyone was going to giving me different dates of card arrival, and why some people told me they no longer distributed them.
So, after sending a lengthy complaint, a man that claims he is the lead representative for MileagePlus (Ken xxxx .. he didn't come up on Google) told me that since I was treated so poorly, he will go "out of his way" (yeah right) and give me a card, even though they were eliminated on July 1st.
So I guess that's why I received a card-less kit.....
Anyway, even though you guys claim the card is essentially useless, I've already needed it in Munich Airport, and didn't have it, so, maybe it will come of some use....
Also, I kinda wanted it for novelty. Even if it's more "obsolete" these days, it will be cool to look back on as we move into a more digital age.
Anyway, here is world's last (for now) MileagePlus Premier Silver Card:
classic! The card that never showed up, shows up and then doesn't show up on FT
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Aug 28, 2015 at 3:42 pm Reason: removed employee name per FT policy
Aug 28, 2015 | 3:43 pm
#880
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 68,644
Aug 28, 2015 | 11:14 pm
#882
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
Aug 29, 2015 | 4:21 pm
#883
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 342
i'm 1/1 on upgrades, yyc-iah on the 6am flight after canada day (a major stat holiday that was on a wednesday this year). business cabin wide open, confirmed night before, 6 people were on the list and i was on the top (?). i'll be a platinum before my next CPU-upgradable ua flight. cannot complain, *silver is pretty useless but ua's made it worthwhile for me for the 1 ua flight i have taken with them since hitting silver. have flown TONS in AC J and was amazed that a bowl of cheerios was actually an option for breakfast (AC domestic J = a really good omelet + sausage or pancakes). cheerios would have been better than the quiche.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Aug 29, 2015 at 4:49 pm Reason: Using symbols, spaces or other methods to mask vulgarities is not allowed. http://www.flyertalk.com/help/rules.php#offensive
Sep 4, 2015 | 10:30 am
#884
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: Amex Plat, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Carlson Gold, CM Presidential / *A Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 1,690
I flew LHR-EWR-PTY yesterday. Checked in for flight at T-23.59. Was able to select E+ on both planes with no issue.
Also passed 50K miles somewhere over Florida on the trip, so not a concern for me going forward (for a while at least)
Also passed 50K miles somewhere over Florida on the trip, so not a concern for me going forward (for a while at least)
Sep 4, 2015 | 4:05 pm
#885
Suspended
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,273
So this is what's it like to be a Silver ...
Long time 1K or at least gold for the last decade. Changed to AA last year but did enough on UA to retain Silver.
Everyone knows the printed changes (E+ only available on check in, no CPU etc.) and they really aren't so bad. I still board in Group 2, I get to use
the Premier lane etc but the intangibles are bad.
a) Missed my connection due to technical problem and no phone call or pro-active rescheduling. Had to stand in line. Tried calling but was an hour long wait.
b) Checked bag was a measly 0.5 pound over the limit and had to move stuff to carry on.
c) Had to sit in E- one day and was genuinely surprised when I asked for the can was told no. I flew over 1MM with UA and that never happened to me before.
Anyway, it wasn't too bad but not too good either.
Everyone knows the printed changes (E+ only available on check in, no CPU etc.) and they really aren't so bad. I still board in Group 2, I get to use
the Premier lane etc but the intangibles are bad.
a) Missed my connection due to technical problem and no phone call or pro-active rescheduling. Had to stand in line. Tried calling but was an hour long wait.
b) Checked bag was a measly 0.5 pound over the limit and had to move stuff to carry on.
c) Had to sit in E- one day and was genuinely surprised when I asked for the can was told no. I flew over 1MM with UA and that never happened to me before.
Anyway, it wasn't too bad but not too good either.