“United Airlines elite status overhaul: Why frequent flyers may lose Platinum in 2025” — what this page in the network covers. United Airlines is making sweeping changes to its MileagePlus elite status program for 2025, and frequent flyers are sounding the alarm. The airline is shifting from a system based primarily on Premier Qualifying Miles (PQMs) to one that emphasizes spending, with new Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) thresholds that are significantly higher for top tiers.
A traveler who has flown United 43 times this year may find Platinum status out of reach under the new rules, as the required PQPs jump from 12,000 to 15,000, and the earning structure for PQPs on partner airlines becomes less generous. This shift mirrors a broader industry trend toward rewarding dollars spent over miles flown, a move that disproportionately impacts business travelers who book lower fares or fly on partner carriers. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.