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.
The Million Miler program grants lifetime Premier status to all qualifying members, even if they fly less in the future. Lifetime miles are earned based on the flight distance* of eligible United- and United Express®-operated flight. Here are the status benefits of the Million Miler program:
| Lifetime flight miles | Status award | Annual companion Premier status |
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| One million | Premier Gold |
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| Two million | Premier Platinum |
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| Three million | Premier 1K® |
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| Four million | United Global Services® |
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lifetime premier status table
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As a Million Miler, you may invite your spouse or significant other to share your current Premier status. This membership is nontransferable and will automatically renew each year unless you let us know otherwise.
See companion eligibility terms and conditions at the bottom of this page for more details.
To select or review your companion or to change your companion for the next calendar year, visit united.com/MMcompanion. You can change your 2025 companion nomination starting in mid-September 2024 until November 30, 2024.
Your lifetime flight mileage balance includes all United flight miles since you enrolled in MileagePlus. It is important to note that prior to December 1, 2011, the MileagePlus and OnePass programs tracked lifetime activity differently. MileagePlus counted only base EQM (Elite qualifying miles) earned based on the flight distance* of United- and United Express-operated flights, while OnePass counted both base PQM (Premier qualifying miles) and additional PQM (those earned on partner airlines or through promotions or certain credit cards).
To bring everyone to the same starting point, on December 31, 2011, we re-calculated the lifetime mileage balance for all MileagePlus members to include additional EQM earned since enrolling in the program. For MileagePlus program members who also had a linked Continental OnePass account, we combined the lifetime flight mileage balances of both accounts. This balance was reflected in accounts on January 1, 2012.
Additionally, for those who were members of the original Continental Airlines TravelBank Frequent Flyer program (from the 1980s) and/or the Eastern Airlines Frequent Flyer Bonus program, we also included the mileage balance from these accounts based on the date they were merged into the OnePass program.
If your lifetime flight mileage balance is one million miles or more, you are considered a Million Miler and may select your companion at united.com/MMcompanion. You can do this even if you have not yet received anything in the mail from us.
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Yes, any change to your companion must be completed by November 30 of the preceding year and will take effect the following calendar year (during the first week of January). You can change your 2025 companion nomination starting in mid-September 2024 until November 30, 2024.
No, we only allow one Premier companion per Million Miler, regardless of the level reached.
No, mileage accrual for Million Miler qualification is based on the flight distance* of United- and United Express-operated flights.
Your lifetime flight mileage balance is viewable on the My Account section of united.com, after you log in to your MileagePlus account.
No, all lifetime flight mileage earned on Copa Airlines prior to July 1, 2015, will remain in your balance. However, as of July 1, 2015, you will not earn lifetime flight mileage on Copa Airlines flights.
All members who have one million lifetime flight miles or more earn annual status benefits for themselves, as well as the option to extend their current Premier status to a companion (defined as a spouse, significant other or individual who resides at the same home address, based on MileagePlus profile information) on an annual basis. Companion benefits are available on an annual, not lifetime, basis. Companion benefits expire upon the death of the Million Miler or failure of the companion to meet the eligibility requirements set forth below, including, but not limited to, death, divorce or separation.
*Flight distance is defined as the miles scheduled for a specific flight, as determined solely by United.
The accrual of miles and Premier qualifying credits, redemption of and provision of benefits through the United MileagePlus program, including the Premier Program, are subject to change and are subject to the rules of the MileagePlus program.
* Only available on flights entirely within the 50 United States that are operated by United or United Express.
See the complete rules and details of the MileagePlus program
