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While United Airlines transitioned from Premier Qualifying Miles (PQM) to a system based on and Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF) several years ago, the ability to "buy" your way into elite status remains a central feature of the MileagePlus program.

: Some frequent flyers use a "fully refundable flight" strategy—booking a flight solely to access the Accelerator, purchasing the PQP, and then canceling the flight for a refund of the base fare (the Accelerator purchase remains non-refundable). Earning PQP via Credit Card Spend buy mileageplus pqm

: You can find these offers by visiting "My Trips" on the United website or app, opening a specific reservation, and selecting "View all offers". For those who prefer a longer-term "purchase" strategy,

For those who prefer a longer-term "purchase" strategy, United's co-branded Chase credit cards allow you to earn PQP based on annual spending. purchasing the PQP