United has announced a number of changes to make it easier to earn status in 2021 for 2022. Changes are as follows:
- United will deposit 25% of the PQP-only requirements in Premier members’ accounts based on their 2021 Premier status level
- United will give bonus PQP for their first three trips flown in 2021 through March 31, 2021
- Members without Premier status will earn 50 percent bonus PQP
- Premier members will earn 100 percent bonus PQP
- Requirements for earning status will be reduced as follows:
Obviously nice changes for anybody chasing status.
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I have 1K currently, with the 3750 deposit I'd only need only 11,250 to keep 1k til 2022. Which united cards give you $1-1 pqp? Pretty easy to keep status with that card.
asking the same, which credit card gives qualified united points for everyday spend?
I know for the sure united club card does ($450 fee)...if one of the $95 fee ones does I'll apply prior to qualification period.
I have a flight scheduled for August 2021 which I paid for with points. When I went to cancel it the other day, they wanted a $75 redeposit fee.
I thought that there is no redeposit fee anymore for more than 30 days out?
If you call to change/cancel they generally waive the redeposit fee.
They were so greedy when they increased status requirements, now eat it.
Pros: easier way to status.
Cons: have to fly United; make sure to have a very good dental insurance.
never a big fan of united but they're the hub and sometimes the only carrier to the places I visit, so have to stuck with them. they tend to treat you better if in first class but not always. your experience may vary.