United | Buy Premier Miles

When you use a combination of cash and miles to buy a ticket, you earn PQP on the cash portion (1 PQP per $1) and the mileage portion (1 PQP per 100 miles).

: Premier Accelerator is not available for Basic Economy tickets. Mileage Products - United Airlines

To "buy premier miles" on United Airlines in 2026, you generally use the program . This allows you to purchase Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) and Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF) to reach elite status faster. Key Purchase Options Premier Accelerator buy premier miles united

You can earn PQP by paying for a seat upgrade. For 2026, you earn on the upgrade price (excluding taxes).

The qualification thresholds for the 2026 program year (valid through January 2028) are as follows: Premier Level PQF + PQP Requirement PQP Only Requirement 15 PQF + 5,000 PQP Gold 30 PQF + 10,000 PQP 12,000 PQP Platinum 45 PQF + 15,000 PQP 18,000 PQP 1K 60 PQF + 22,000 PQP 28,000 PQP Important Limitations When you use a combination of cash and

: Buying regular "Personal Miles" (award miles) for $35 per 1,000 miles does not count toward Premier status.

: It is typically offered when booking a flight or via "My Trips" on the United Airlines website . This allows you to purchase Premier Qualifying Points

If you use miles to upgrade, you earn redeemed. Money + Miles Tickets