Buying miles directly from United does not count toward or status. To earn status points through a purchase, you must use specific "Accelerator" products or redeem miles for award travel. 🚀 How to "Buy" Status (PQP)
: When you have an existing flight booking, you can buy extra reward miles and "add on" a PQP purchase. united buy pqm miles
Primary United Chase Cardmembers earn PQP for everyday purchases. Buying miles directly from United does not count
Since standard mileage purchases don't earn PQP, use these three methods instead: 1. The "Premier Accelerator" This is the only way to directly buy status points. Primary United Chase Cardmembers earn PQP for everyday
To hit status, you must also fly at least on United or United Express. Status Level PQP + PQF (Flights) Silver 4,000 + 12 Gold 8,000 + 24 Platinum 12,000 + 36 1K 18,000 + 54 💡 When Does It Make Sense? Mileage Products - United Airlines