You Can Get Closer to United Elite Status With This Limited-Time Promotion

Updated: August 20, 2025, 11:16am CDT

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Purchase up to 2,000 United PQPs for a Limited Time
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United Airlines is offering members of its MileagePlus program the opportunity to purchase elite-qualifying points, which could bring them closer to elite status.

For a limited time, certain MileagePlus members can purchase up to 2,000 Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs), which could help renew existing status or level up, depending on your qualification progress for the year.

Let’s take a look at the details.

Purchase up to 2,000 United PQPs for a Limited Time

United is offering an opportunity for eligible MileagePlus members to earn points toward elite qualification without flying.

Between now and August 24, 2025, members who have been targeted for this offer can buy up to 2,000 PQPs. As a reminder, PQPs are one of the primary metrics for tracking progress toward elite status within the United MileagePlus program.

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Flyers can qualify by achieving a combination of Premier Qualifying Flights (PQFs) and earning PQPs, or just by earning a certain number of PQPs for each status tier.

For reference, here are the requirements for each tier:

Premier Silver: 15 PQFs and 5,000 PQPs or 6,000 PQPs
Premier Gold: 30 PQFs and 10,000 PQPs or 12,000 PQPs
Premier Platinum: 45 PQFs and 15,000 PQPs or 18,000 PQPs
Premier 1K: 60 PQFs and 22,000 PQPs or 28,000 PQPs

Eligible members can purchase bundles of 400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,500, or 2,000 PQPs through this offer at a cost of about $1.10 per PQP. We don’t typically recommend buying points — even elite-qualifying ones. However, if you’re a dedicated United flyer who’s done the math when looking at your slate of remaining flying through the end of the year and know that you’re going to come up just short of your desired tier, this could be a great opportunity to lock in the status you’ve been seeking.

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Want to learn more about United elite status? Read our full guide, which explains how to earn it and whether it’s worth it.

Final Thoughts

United is offering certain members of its MileagePlus program the opportunity to purchase up to 2,000 PQPs, which are essential for earning elite status with the airline.

We wouldn’t recommend taking advantage of this offer if you have no conceivable shot at earning status or leveling up this year. However, if you’re close to the next level (or qualifying for status for the first time) and need a final push to get over the finish line, this could be a great way to do so.