Effective February 1, 2013, through January 31, 2014.
| Benefit |
Premier Silver |
Premier Gold |
Premier Platinum |
Premier 1K® |
| Qualification requirements (in a calendar year) |
| PQM/PQS criteria, including four flights* operated by United or Copa |
25,000 PQM or 30 PQS |
50,000 PQM or 60 PQS |
75,000 PQM or 90 PQS |
100,000 PQM or 120 PQS |
| Economy Plus seating benefits |
| Complimentary access to Economy Plus |
At check-in |
At booking |
At booking |
At booking |
| Economy Plus companions |
+1 |
+1 |
+8 |
+8 |
| Upgrades |
| Complimentary Premier Upgrades |
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| Complimentary Premier Upgrades companion upgrades |
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| Complimentary Premier Upgrades confirmation (as early as) |
Day of departure |
48 hours |
72 hours |
96 hours |
| Instant upgrades on Y- or B-class full-fare economy tickets |
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| Instant upgrades on M-class economy tickets |
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| Regional Premier Upgrades eligibility |
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| Global Premier Upgrades eligibility |
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| Premier mileage bonuses |
| 500 award miles and PQM minimum accrual |
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| Premier bonus award miles on United, Copa and select partner carriers |
25% |
50% |
75% |
100% |
| Premier priority travel services, including Premier Access℠ |
| Priority check-in |
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| Priority security screening, where offered |
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| Priority boarding privileges |
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| Priority baggage handling** |
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| Premier Priority Desk phone line |
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1K 1Call dedicated line |
| Access to most sold-out flights |
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| Lounge access when travelling internationally |
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| Compensation for Global Entry application fee |
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| Travel benefits with Star Alliance members |
| Star Alliance Silver or Gold status |
Star Alliance Silver |
Star Alliance Gold |
Star Alliance Gold |
Star Alliance Gold |
| Fee waivers and discounts |
| Complimentary checked baggage allowance |
1 bag at 50 lbs. (23 kg) |
3 bags at 70 lbs. (32 kg) each |
3 bags at 70 lbs. (32 kg) each |
3 bags at 70 lbs. (32 kg) each |
| Discounted same-day flight changes |
$75 (standard rate) |
No fee |
No fee |
No fee |
| Discounted United Club℠ membership rates |
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| Phone service fee |
$25 |
$25 |
No fee |
No fee |
| 10% discount on in-flight duty-free |
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| $60 statement credit for MileagePlus Chase Credit Card Cardmembers |
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| Award travel benefits |
| Priority award waitlisting |
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| Standby for international awards |
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| Unrestricted access to United Standard Awards |
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| Better availability for United Saver Awards in economy |
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| Better availability for United Saver Awards in select premium cabins |
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| Reduced close-in award booking fee |
$50 |
$25 |
No fee |
No fee |
| Reduced award redeposit fee for tickets issued on or after June 15, 2011 |
$125 |
$100 |
No fee |
No fee |
| Reduced award change fee |
$50 |
$25 |
No fee |
No fee |