Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, United Airlines will increase the number of premier qualifying points, the qualification mechanism of its loyalty program, awarded on qualifying purchases with United MileagePlus credit cards issued by Chase, the carrier announced Thursday. The qualifying requirements for elite status will not change.
Under the new requirements, cardmembers will earn 25 premier qualifying points for every $500 in qualifying spending on MileagePlus credit cards. Currently they earn 500 PQP for every $12,000 in card spending, meaning members can earn up to 100 more PQP for the same $12,000 in spend. All card-earned PQP will count toward each status level, including the PQP-only requirement for Premier 1K status.
The carrier also will increase the total PQP amount one can earn with the United Club Infinite card to 10,000 PQP, up from 8,000 in 2023. United also will remove the annual cap of 15,000 PQP that can be earned from qualifying spend across multiple eligible United MileagePlus credit cards issued by Chase.
In addition, on Feb. 1, 2024, current Premier members will receive automatic PQP deposits to get a “head start” in earnings status for the next year, according to United. PQP deposits will total 250 for Premier Silver status, 500 for Premier Gold, 750 for Premier Platinum and 1,250 for Premier 1K.
