Premier Status

Premier status

MileagePlus® Premier® status gives you an elevated travel experience at every step of your journey. Join MileagePlus today to start earning miles, or check your progress toward Premier status.

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Premier status 101

Premier status levels

Premier status is earned by taking flights and collecting points. To qualify, you must take at least 4 United or United Express flights. You also have to earn enough Premier qualifying flights (PQF) and Premier qualifying points (PQP)1. You have until December 31, 2025, to qualify for 2026. If you fly one million miles or more with our airline, you’ll get Premier status for life.

Premier Silver
  • 15 PQF and 5,000 PQP
  • or
  • 6,000 PQP
Premier Gold
  • 30 PQF and 10,000 PQP
  • or
  • 12,000 PQP
Premier Platinum
  • 45 PQF and 15,000 PQP
  • or
  • 18,000 PQP
Premier 1K®
  • 60 PQF and 22,000 PQP
  • or
  • 28,000 PQP

Learn more about earning PQP and PQF.

Premier status benefits

Here are some of the top benefits you’ll get with Premier status. To read a complete list, visit the benefits of Premier status page.

Premier Silver

  • 1 free checked bag in Economy2
  • Free access to Economy Plus at check-in for you + 1 companion3
  • Group 2 boarding4
  • Eligible for free day of departure upgrades5
  • 7x miles earned on every flight6

Premier Gold

  • 2 free checked bags in Economy2
  • Free access to Economy Plus at booking for you + 1 companion3
  • Group 1 boarding4
  • Eligible for free upgrades 48 hours before flight5
  • 8x miles earned on every flight6

Premier Platinum

  • 3 free checked bags in Economy2
  • Free access to Economy Plus at booking for you + 8 companions3
  • Group 1 boarding4
  • Eligible for free upgrades 72 hours before flight5
  • 9x miles earned on every flight6
  • Earn 40 PlusPoints after reaching Premier Platinum status7

Premier 1K

  • 3 free checked bags in Economy2
  • Free access to Economy Plus at booking for you + 8 companions3
  • Priority pre-boarding4
  • Eligible for free upgrades 96 hours before flight5
  • 11x miles earned on every flight6
  • Earn 280 PlusPoints after reaching Premier 1K status8

Premier Silver

  • 1 free checked bag in Economy2
  • Free access to Economy Plus at check-in for you + 1 companion3
  • Group 2 boarding4
  • Eligible for free day of departure upgrades5
  • 7x miles earned on every flight6

Premier Gold

  • 2 free checked bags in Economy2
  • Free access to Economy Plus at booking for you + 1 companion3
  • Group 1 boarding4
  • Eligible for free upgrades 48 hours before flight5
  • 8x miles earned on every flight6

Premier Platinum

  • 3 free checked bags in Economy2
  • Free access to Economy Plus at booking for you + 8 companions3
  • Group 1 boarding4
  • Eligible for free upgrades 72 hours before flight5
  • 9x miles earned on every flight6
  • Earn 40 PlusPoints after reaching Premier Platinum status7

Premier 1K

  • 3 free checked bags in Economy2
  • Free access to Economy Plus at booking for you + 8 companions3
  • Priority pre-boarding4
  • Eligible for free upgrades 96 hours before flight5
  • 11x miles earned on every flight6
  • Earn 280 PlusPoints after reaching Premier 1K status8

Star Alliance benefits

Premier members also get Star Alliance™ status. Premier Silver members are Star Alliance Silver. All other Premier members are Star Alliance Gold.

MileagePlus partners

Premier members enjoy exclusive offers and benefits with our partners, including CLEAR+, Marriott Bonvoy® and Avis. Browse the full list of Premier partners on the benefits of Premier status page.

Customer support

The Premier Priority Desk phone line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call to make reservations, change your trip or ask about the priority travel services that come with your membership.