https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/united-ditches-flight-segments-raises-bar-for-1k-in-premier-status-shakeupContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/united-ditches-flight-segments-raises-bar-for-1k-in-premier-status-shakeuphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/united-ditches-flight-segments-raises-bar-for-1k-in-premier-status-shakeup#u126447Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:07:10 +0000United Airlines is changing its Premier status program, dropping flight segments as a qualification metric and raising the bar for its top-tier 1K status. From 2027, MileagePlus members will need to focus on spending-based Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) to earn status. The 1K threshold will increase to 32,000 PQPs, while lower-tier point requirements remain unchanged. Members still need to take four United flights, and eligible cardholders will receive points deposits.Why it mattersThe changes reflect United's shift towards rewarding loyalty based on spending rather than flight frequenc