Is silver status on United worth it?

According to a recent NerdWallet analysis on airline elite status, Premier Silver has a raw estimated value of $1,251, which puts United's entry-level status squarely in the top-three of entry-level tier airline elite status values. If you travel with United more than other airlines, it would be worth earning.



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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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Complimentary Economy Plus seating for travelers on award tickets is based on the traveler's status at booking for Premier Gold and above or at time of check-in for Premier Silver, rather than the status of the member whose miles were used to purchase the award ticket.

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However, it is not as robust as Star Alliance Gold, and it lacks popular perks like access to member lounges when flying internationally. Its only real benefits are priority waitlisting for reservations and airport standby.

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Discover Silver Medallion Benefits. When you reach Medallion Status, you unlock amazing benefits like Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades, Priority Boarding and waived baggage fees. Plus, enjoy benefits like a preferred rate on a CLEAR® Plus membership, Rollover MQMs and more.

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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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Discover Silver Medallion Benefits. When you reach Medallion Status, you unlock amazing benefits like Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades, Priority Boarding and waived baggage fees.

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All Platinum and Gold Medallion Members, and SkyTeam Elite Plus customers are then invited to board with Sky Priority (SKY). Silver Medallion Members and SkyTeam Elite customers can begin boarding after that using the General Boarding lane when traveling in Main Cabin (Main 1).

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Your matched status can be extended by completing a required number of PQFs and PQPs on United and United Express flights. Here are the requirements for maintaining matched status after the initial 120-day period: Premier Silver: Fly 4 PQF and earn 1,300 PQP. Premier Gold: Fly 8 PQF and earn 2,600 PQP.

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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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Those who cumulatively earn one million MQMs in the Delta SkyMiles program receive Silver Medallion status for life. On top of that, members receive a special gift for passing the threshold (you used to be able to choose from a variety of gifts, but nowadays it's typically just a Delta gift card).

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Silver Medallion Members who hold an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express Card will receive a second bag free (up to two free bags at 70 lbs. or 32kg each) for travel within the U.S. and Canada. Baggage size must not exceed a length + width + height for a total of 62 linear inches (157 cm).

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Club and lounge access
  1. Premium cabin customers. All eligible premium cabin customers must be traveling on an international footnote1 itinerary or in United Business® on a premium transcontinental flight. ...
  2. Star Alliance Gold status. ...
  3. United Club membership and one-time pass. ...
  4. Other.


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Elite status United Premier Gold (and higher) members have access to the carrier's lounges when traveling internationally on any Star Alliance carrier, regardless of their class of service.

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The easiest way to unlock priority boarding, including if you're in basic economy, is with an eligible co-branded United credit card. For example, with the United? Explorer Card, you and any companions on the same reservation will be invited to board in Group 2.

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