How long do you keep elite status?

How long do you hold American Airlines elite status and how do you requalify? American Airlines AAdvantage members qualify for status based on the 12-month period starting on March 1 of each year. Then, status lasts through March 31 of the following year.



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You'll qualify for status based on the Loyalty Points posted to your account for the 12-month period starting on March 1 of each year. And, the new AAdvantage® status membership year is valid through March 31 of each year.

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IHG elite status expires on December 31 of each year. When you earn IHG Diamond elite status during the year, you'll enjoy it for the remainder of that year, plus all of the following year.

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According to United's 2020 Annual Report (Form 10-K) about 20% of those enjoy some level of premier status. That amounts to 20,000,000 elites. Of those, about two-tenths of one percent, or 0.2%, are 1K's, which corresponds with 40,000. Fewer than 5% of 1K's are Global Services (GS), which sets the upper bound at 2,000.

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You can earn status by flying and spending enough within a single calendar year, and once earned you'll keep it through the following calendar year. So if you earn Gold status in February 2023, you'll keep it through the end of 2024.

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You can also earn PQP by redeeming MileagePlus miles for United or United Express award flights or by using one of our eligible co-branded credit cards for everyday purchases.

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Marriott Titanium Elite How to earn: Stay at least 75 qualifying nights per calendar year. Bonus points earned on hotel purchases (including room rates and other incidental charges): 75%.

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