- United Airlines is making Premier qualifying points the sole metric for status from 2027
- Premier 1K status will require 32,000 points a 4,000 point increase
- Members must fly at least four segments on United or United Express
- Delta’s top status requires 28,000 Medallion Qualifying Dollars
- Cardholders receive a 5pc deposit of points needed for their status level
United Airlines has revealed changes to its MileagePlus loyalty programme making Premier qualifying points the sole metric for earning status from 2027. The airline is raising the bar for top-tier Premier 1K status to 32,000 points a 4,000 point increase from 2026.
Starting on 1 January 2027 Premier qualifying points will become the only metric used to determine status. Members will still be required to fly at least four segments on United or United Express to qualify for any status level regardless of the amount of points earned.
Premier 1K will require 32,000 points compared with 28,000 in 2026. Delta’s top Diamond Medallion status requires 28,000 Medallion Qualifying Dollars while American’s top Executive Platinum status requires approximately $22,000 in base airfare. Members with an eligible United credit card will receive a free deposit equal to 5pc of the points needed to maintain their current status level.
