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Guide To United MileagePlus Lifetime Million Miler Status
500+One Mile at a Time by Ben Schlappig / Feb 25, 2025 at 1:33 AM//
Many travel loyalty programs offer the ability to earn lifetime elite status. Ordinarily elite status has to be earned on an annual basis, so it sure is nice to be able to not worry about requalifying for status anymore.
In this post, I want to take a look at how United MileagePlus lifetime status works. Separately, I’ve written about lifetime elite status with Alaska Mileage Plan, American AAdvantage, and Delta SkyMiles. On the hotel front, I’ve also written about lifetime elite status with Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, and World of Hyatt.
How to earn United MileagePlus lifetime status
United MileagePlus’ million miler program is incredibly lucrative. Not only can you earn all elite tiers (including Global Services) with this program, but you can also earn the status for a companion. The catch is that lifetime miles are also among the hardest to rack up with MileagePlus.
United’s lifetime elite status is based on the flight distance of paid United and United Express flights you take over your lifetime. So this is quite literally a measure of how many millions of (paid) miles you’ve flown with United over your lifetime. Award flights, travel on partner airlines, and class of service bonuses, don’t in any way contribute toward lifetime status with United.
Only “butt-in-seat” miles on United count toward million miler status
United has four lifetime elite tiers, so let’s go over the details of that.
Lifetime United Premier Gold status (one million miler)
Those who cumulatively fly one million revenue miles on United will receive lifetime MileagePlus Premier Gold status for themselves and one companion. This isn’t even United’s entry level status, so it’s nice that million miler status already gets you the second elite tier in the program.
Lifetime United Premier Platinum status (two million miler)
Those who cumulatively fly two million revenue miles on United will receive lifetime MileagePlus Premier Platinum status for themselves and one companion. This is United’s upper-mid-tier elite status.
Lifetime United Premier 1K status (three million miler)
Those who cumulatively fly three million revenue miles on United will receive lifetime MileagePlus Premier 1K status for themselves and one companion. This is United’s highest elite tier with published requirements.
Lifetime United Global Services status (four million miler)
Those who cumulatively fly four million revenue miles on United will receive lifetime MileagePlus Global Services status for themselves and one companion. Global Services is United’s invitation-only elite tier, which is ordinarily reserved for very high spenders or those who have a lot of influence over the travel of others.
United’s million miler companion status benefit
As you can see above, at each elite tier you can designate a companion to also receive your elite status. I’d like to go into a bit more detail on how that works:The companion receives whatever elite tier you’re earning in the MileagePlus program that year; in other words, if you’re a one million miler who also happens to be a Premier 1K member, your companion would receive Premier 1K that year, rather than Premier Gold (the standard million miler status)
The companion benefit is awarded on an annual basis, so each year you can change the person who you designate as your companion (if you want to change it, you’ll need to do so by November 30, for it to apply for the following year)
A companion is defined as a spouse, significant other, or individual who resides at the same home address, based on MileagePlus profile information
The companion you designate can’t already be the companion of another million miler, and if they are also a million miler, they can’t have a companion of their own (there was a sneaky trick that caused this loophole to be closed).
United’s million miler program offers lifetime Global Services status
United MileagePlus lifetime status FAQs
While the above is a basic rundown of United’s million miler program, let me answer some of the common questions people may have about the program.
Can you earn lifetime United status with credit card spending?
United’s lifetime status is based exclusively on revenue “butt-in-seat” miles on United. While United’s co-branded credit cards can help you earn Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs), they can’t in any way help you earn million miler status.
How can you check your United million miler status progress?
You can check your progress toward United million miler status in the “My Account” section of united.com, after logging into your account.
Do United million miler miles expire?
Miles toward million miler elite status don’t expire, which is to say that you can continue to rack up miles slowly toward lifetime status. Unlike other elite miles, they don’t reset each year.
Also keep in mind that these are completely separate from redeemable miles, as you can’t use million miler miles toward anything. It’s simply a tally of how many total revenue miles you’ve flown on United over the course of your life (while crediting to MileagePlus).
How do you designate your United million miler companion?
If you’re a United million miler and want to nominate a companion, you can do so on this webpage.
Is United million miler status worth it?
Is it awesome to be rewarded for long-term loyalty with lifetime status? Absolutely. But in my opinion it’s never worth significantly changing your behavior in order to earn lifetime status. Why?Airlines can change qualification rules at any time for lifetime elite status, even if you’ve spent the past 20 years trying to earn it
Airlines can change elite benefits at any time, so the perks of elite status can change considerably even after you earn lifetime status
While the airline industry is more stable than decades ago, there’s always the risk of the airline going out of business, merging, etc.
So it’s awesome to earn lifetime elite status, but it’s not worth significantly going out of your way to earn it, in my opinion.
United lets you designate a companion for lifetime status
United’s million miler program is rewarding & brilliant
There aren’t many areas where I think United MileagePlus is industry-leading, though the million miler program is an exception, not just for how rewarding it is, but also for how well thought out it is:One of the best things a travel loyalty program can do is reward the spouses of those who travel a lot, because they’re just as impacted by all of this travel; to give them the same elite status is a fantastic gesture
United offering its invitation-only elite status as part of the million miler program is a real “carrot” for some members, as this is a status that many may otherwise never earn, but the program gives them the chance to earn that
The fact that a companion receives the higher of your million miler status or your annual status gives million milers a real incentive to continue flying and earning a higher elite tier
Huge kudos to United for the million miler program. While both American and Delta have tried to catch up with United when it comes to lifetime elite recognition, United is still the best.
United’s million miler program is the best
Bottom line
United Airlines has a million miler program, whereby MileagePlus members can earn lifetime Gold, Platinum, 1K, or Global Services status. The status is earned based on the total number of paid miles flown on United over the years.
While United million miler miles are among the hardest to rack up, the program is also rewarding, and gives members a fantastic incentive to continue being loyal to the airline.
Are any OMAAT readers lifetime United MileagePlus elite members? If so, what has your experience been like?
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Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 25, 2025
Mashable / 8h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
NYT Strands hints, answers for February 25
Mashable / 8h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
I tried ChatGPT's Dall-E 3 image generator and these 5 tips will help you get the most from your AI creations
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
If you use ChatGPT much, you've likely experimented with DALL-E 3, OpenAI’s latest iteration of an AI image generator. DALL-E 3 can be shockingly good at bringing your ideas to life but sometimes shockingly bad at understanding certain details or just shocking in what it chooses to emphasize. Still, if you want to see a specific scene move from your head to your screen, DALL-E 3 is usually pretty
Tesla AI Domination Starts in 2025
Next Big Future / 9h
The evidence for the Tesla and XAI data center construction advantage in build speed and dominating size is clear. The XAI and Tesla ability to build data centers 4 to 10 times faster than Microsoft, Google, Meta and others is translating into a defensible technology and business advantage and permanent AI domination. This can be ... Read more
COVID shots protect kids from long COVID—and don’t cause sudden death
100+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
COVID-19 vaccines cut the risk of long COVID by between 57–73 percent in kids and teens, according to a study published today in JAMA Network Open . And there's more good news: A second study published today in the journal offered more data that the now-annual shots are not linked to sudden cardiac arrest or sudden cardiac death in young athletes—a claim that gained traction on social media and a
How North Korea pulled off a $1.5 billion crypto heist—the biggest in history
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30Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The cryptocurrency industry and those responsible for securing it are still in shock following Friday’s heist, likely by North Korea, that drained $1.5 billion from Dubai-based exchange Bybit, making the theft by far the biggest ever in digital asset history. Bybit officials disclosed the theft of more than 400,000 ethereum and staked ethereum coins just hours after it occurred. The notification
1,000 artists release ‘silent’ album to protest UK copyright sell-out to AI
23TechCrunch / 10h
The U.K. government is pushing forward with plans to attract more AI companies to the region by changing copyright law. The proposed changes would allow developers to train AI models on artists’ content found online — without permission or payment — unless creators proactively “opt out.” Not everyone is marching to the same beat, though. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us
Alleged Leader of Roko’s Basilisk Murder Cult Says She Did Nothing Wrong, and Would Appreciate Some Vegan Food in Jail
Futurism / 10h
After being arrested in connection with a years-long, country-spanning string of murders , the alleged leader of a "Roko's Basilisk" cult is insisting she hasn't done anything wrong — and that she should be granted access to a vegan diet . As the San Fransisco Chronicle reports , Jack "Ziz" LaSota spoke ramblingly during her Maryland bail hearing last week that occurred after two young alleged "Z
Countries compete to keep skilled young workers
38BBC News / 11h
EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?
Breaking Down the Details in Andor Season 2’s Riotous First Trailer
87Gizmodo / 11h
Our first major look at Andor 's return gives us plenty of intriguing details to chew on.
UK’s internet watchdog toughens approach to deepfake porn
TechCrunch / 11h
Ofcom, the U.K.’s internet safety regulator, has published another new draft guidance as it continues to implement the Online Safety Act (OSA) — the latest set of recommendations aim to support in-scope firms to meet legal obligations to protect women and girls from online threats like harassment and bullying, misogyny, and intimate image abuse. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Europe’s New AI Weather Model Is Faster, Smarter, and Free—Here’s What to Know
84Gizmodo / 11h
The European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts has debuted its own forecast AI model on the heels of a cutting-edge Google model released in December.
Gabby Petito murder documentary sparks viewer backlash after it uses fake AI voiceover
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Netflix’s American Murder: Gabby Petito has upset some people for using an AI-generated voice to narrate Petito’s journal entries. Despite permission from Petito’s family, critics argue the AI voice raises ethical concerns. This isn't the first occurrence of such debate, and it will likely keep happening as the technology improves. Netflix’s latest true-crime docuseries, American Murder: Gabby Pe
Web Summit attendees aren’t buying Scale AI CEO’s push for America ‘to win the AI war’
TechCrunch / 11h
In a bold move last month, Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang took out a full-page ad in The Washington Post, telling President Trump that “America must win the AI war.” The statement sparked mixed reactions, as seen during Wang’s appearance Sunday during the opening night of Web Summit Qatar. When Wang’s interviewer, Axios’ Felix Salmon, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Anthropic reportedly ups its next funding round to $3.5B
TechCrunch / 11h
Anthropic’s next funding round is reportedly growing larger. Anthropic, which makes the AI chatbot Claude, is finalizing a $3.5 billion fundraising round that values the company at $61.5 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal. Anthropic initially set out to raise $2 billion, but investors have now agreed to a larger tranche, per the WSJ. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers
Slice-of-life soccer game Despelote kicks off on May 1
Engadget / 12h
Despelote is heading to Switch, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on May 1. Despelote is a super stylish soccer game that's secretly about life in the Ecuadorian city of Quito in 2001, and it comes from local developers Julián Cordero and Sebastián Valbuena, and published by Panic . You play as 8-year-old Julián, and spend your time kicking the ball, meeting people and exploring life dur
I Tried Yope, Gen Z's New Favorite Photo-Sharing App
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I am always down to try a new social app (a face I have made so , so clear), especially when it involves sharing photos. And the trendy photo-sharing app of the the moment is Yope (available on iOS and Android ). Launched in September 2024, it currently has 2.2 million monthly active users and 800,000 daily active users, many of whom are in the in
Claude 3.7 Sonnet debuts with “extended thinking” to tackle complex problems
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
On Monday, Anthropic announced Claude 3.7 Sonnet, a new AI language model with a simulated reasoning (SR) capability called " extended thinking ," allowing the system to work through problems step by step. The company also revealed Claude Code, a command line AI agent for developers currently available as a limited research preview. Anthropic calls Claude 3.7 the first "hybrid reasoning model" on
Your Next Mouse Needs Extra Buttons
How-To Geek / 12h
There is no need to keep flitting back and forth between your mouse and your keyboard—you just need the right mouse for the job.
Tesla Releasing FSD Features and Software to China
Next Big Future / 12h
Tesla is releasing Full Self Driving Features into its China version of Autopilot. Having permission to place the software and features of Full Self driving will enable more of the value to be given to China customers. It will support pricing that is more like FSD than lower priced Autopilot. The software version 2024.45.32.12 being ... Read more
Are you shadowbanned? The FTC wants to hear from you.
Mashable / 12h
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched a request for information from members of the public whose ability to post or be seen on tech platforms has been limited by said platforms — aka, those who are shadowbanned . Shadowbanning may refer to different things, but usually, it refers to a user's posts or account having limited visibility. This can range from someone's posts not being
The biggest crypto heist ever: $1.5 billion stolen from Bybit cryptocurrency exchange
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20Mashable / 12h
$1.5 billion . That's the amount of money that has just been stolen by hackers from one of the world's biggest crypto exchanges. On Friday, Ben Zhou, cofounder and CEO of the crypto exchange Bybit, shared that hackers had gained control of Bybit's ETH (Ethereum) wallet and transferred all of its holdings to an unknown crypto wallet address. Tweet may have been deleted According to Bybit's holding
SpaceX Says Numerous Fires Broke Out on Board Its Starship Spacecraft During Most Recent Launch
81Futurism / 12h
SpaceX has revealed that its latest Starship prototype self-destructed during its flight last month following an oxygen leak, flashes, and "sustained fires" in its aft section. In an update posted to its website today, the Elon Musk-led space company admitted that "not every test objective was completed," but vowed that "lessons learned will roll directly into future vehicles to make them more ca
Chegg sues Google over AI search summaries
TechCrunch / 12h
Edtech company Chegg has sued Google claiming that the tech giant’s AI summaries of search results have hurt Chegg’s traffic and revenue. In the suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Chegg accuses Google of unfair competition — specifically reciprocal dealing, monopoly maintenance, and unjust enrichment. Google, Chegg claims, forces […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
How to Install the iOS 18.4 Developer Beta
Lifehacker / 12h
Last week, Apple launched their developer beta for iOS 18.4. The update brings fresh changes to iOS , including Priority Notifications, a new Genmoji button, and additional supported languages. While it may
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