Does United Silver get Star Alliance Silver?

United MileagePlus United travelers can earn Star Alliance Silver elite status by earning Premier Silver elite status in MileagePlus. In 2022, a MileagePlus member must earn 3,500 Premier Qualifying Points or eight Premier Qualifying Flights plus 3,000 PQP to earn Premier Silver elite status.



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While not the best entry-level elite status tier, it can still provide value for the frequent United flyer. It's worth having for the upgrades, free checked bag, bonus miles and Star Alliance Silver status.

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United MileagePlus United travelers can earn Star Alliance Silver elite status by earning Premier Silver elite status in MileagePlus. In 2022, a MileagePlus member must earn 3,500 Premier Qualifying Points or eight Premier Qualifying Flights plus 3,000 PQP to earn Premier Silver elite status.

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Get more with MileagePlus If you're a MileagePlus® Premier® member, you'll also get Star Alliance™ Silver or Gold status . This means you can enjoy priority boarding, priority airport standby, and other global benefits on any Star Alliance flight.

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Once you qualify for a Premier status, it is valid from the date you qualified through the end of the following program year. So, it could last more than 12 months. For example, if you qualify for Premier Silver status in June 2023, you'll keep your status through Jan. 31, 2025.

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The expiration date for elite status is Jan. 31 each year. To ensure that you maintain your status from year to year, you will need to complete the PQF and PQP requirements for your status level.

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The Million Miler program, a part of the MileagePlus program, rewards members for extraordinary, long-term loyalty to United. Million Milers enjoy generous annual benefits and lifetime Premier® status.

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The primary way of earning PQP is by flying United, United Express, and any of United's airline partners. These consist of all Star Alliance members, plus some unique partners like Brazil's Azul, Hawaiian Airlines, Emirates, JSX, and Virgin Australia.

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Learn more about how to earn United miles here. These miles can be redeemed for flights and upgrades. Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) solely count toward achieving United Premier elite status. In addition to flying, PQPs can be earned by hitting spending thresholds on United credit cards.

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Frequent United flyers can earn MileagePlus Gold status after reaching 1 million lifetime miles. Once earned, they'll get to keep Gold status for life, which is pretty cool.

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You can get into Star Alliance lounges by flying in a premium cabin or holding Star Alliance Gold status. Some lounges also offer access via Priority Pass or day passes. However you access a Star Alliance lounge, it's a great place to enjoy some peace and quiet before a flight.

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United Airlines offers a place for passengers to relax before or after their flight. The United Club® lounge is available to United Club members, Star Alliance Gold members, passengers traveling in United Polaris business class or United first class, or passengers who purchase a one-time pass.

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