The Best Strategies for Earning United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) by Flying The Best Strategies for Earning United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) by Flying

The Best Strategies for Earning United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) by Flying

United MileagePlus elite status is based primarily on earning Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs). To qualify for United's elite status, you'll need to understand how to earn PQPs. In this post, we'll cover what United PQPs are, how many you will need for each tier of Premier elite status, and the top ways to earn PQPs through flying.

Unlock Big Travel From Small Balances: A Guide to Combining Points Across Programs

Holding points across a range of rewards programs allows you take advantage of award availability as it appears and also means you’re not locked into one program that doesn't have any seats available to the destination you want to visit. This article looks at which programs provide the best options for consolidating your points and miles to "add up" to your next great redemption.

Platinum Card® and Business Platinum Overhaul: A Detailed Look at All the Big Changes

There’s never a dull moment in the race for the best premium card, and today is no exception. On September 18, 2025, American Express officially pulled back the curtain on what it’s been not-so-secretly teasing — a major overhaul of both the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. Here’s an overview of this big overhaul.

Delta Digital ID Lets You Breeze Through Security Without Showing ID — Here’s How It Works

Delta Digital ID offers a hands-free experience when checking bags and going through the security checkpoint. At the airport, you'll look into a camera that will send your biographic information to a facial biometric matching service. This information is used to verify your identity, so you can keep your paper boarding pass and government-issued ID in your pocket. Here's what to know.

Fly to Hawaii for 12k Citi Points, Qsuite to Maldives for 61k Points With New Qatar Avios Transfer Bonus

Now through October 15, 2025, Qatar Airways will award a 40% bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou® Rewards points (or dozens of other programs) to Privilege Club Avios. That unlocks deals including domestic American or Alaska flights from 7k Citi points, business class to Europe from 29k Citi points, or Qatar Qsuite to the Maldives for just 61k Citi points!