# United raises 2027 Premier 1K PQP 14% and drops the PQF path

_Oct 13 14:36_

Tags: United Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, program change

Type: Program change

## Summary

United Airlines is dropping Premier Qualifying Flights from 2027 MileagePlus Premier qualification and raising the 1K PQP-only requirement 14%. PQP-only qualification levels for Silver through Platinum do not change.

The mixed PQF and PQP route to 1K is gone, and the remaining PQP-only 1K bar is 46% higher than that old combination. United is keeping a 5% PQP boost in 2027 based on 2026 status. Starter PQPs range from 300 at Premier Silver to 1,600 at Premier 1K.

Plan 2027 United status on PQP only and expect a steeper climb to 1K.

## Key facts

- **Announced**: Oct 13, 2026
- **Numbers**:
  - 5%: PQP boost in 2027 based on 2026 status
  - 14%: increase in Premier 1K PQP requirement for points-only qualification
  - 46%: increase in Premier 1K requirement versus prior PQF and PQP combination path
  - 300 PQP: Premier Silver starter PQPs in 2027
  - 600 PQP: Premier Gold starter PQPs in 2027
  - 900 PQP: Premier Platinum starter PQPs in 2027
  - 1,600 PQP: Premier 1K starter PQPs in 2027
- **Who qualifies**: United MileagePlus members earning 2027 Premier status
- **Links**:
  - Announcement: [United MileagePlus what's new](https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/mileageplus/whats-new.html)
- **Takeaway**: Plan 2027 United status on PQP only and expect a steeper climb to 1K.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/10/13/united-airlines-increases-status-qualification-requirement-for-2027-removes-pqf-requirement?omhide=true) — United Airlines Increases Status Qualification Requirement For 2027 & Removes PQF Requirement

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