United making changes to MIleage Plus program.  Of course, there will be winners and losers.  My take...they're recognizing fliers for spend and frequency over miles.  Generally I think that's a good direction.  Flyers can't control the miles between destination, but they can control what they spend.  It will be interesting to see how this is received.
 
	https://onemileatatime.com/united-airlines-status-changes/
 
	While the spending requirement is changing, there are more things that will qualify towards the requirement as well.
 
	As before, the following will count towards the spending total:
 
		Base fare plus surcharges
	
	
		Economy Plus seating or subscriptions
	
	
		Preferred seat purchases
	
	
		With the new program, the following will additionally qualify towards your spending:
	
	MileagePlus Upgrade Award co-pays
 
		Paid upgrades
	
	
		Flights ticketed and operated by Star Alliance partners
	
	
		How Many PQF & PQP Do You Have To Earn For Status?
	
	Starting in 2020 you can earn MileagePlus elite status either exclusively through PQP (how much you spend), or through a combination of PQF and PQPs(how much you spend and how many flights you take). Again, the distance flown is no longer a factor in any way.
 
	With the new program:
 
		Premier Silver requires 12 PQF and 4,000 PQP, OR just 5,000 PQP
	
	
		Premier Gold requires 24 PQF and 8,000 PQP, OR just 10,000 PQP
	
	
		Premier Platinum requires 36 PQF and 12,000 PQP, OR just 15,000 PQP
	
	
		Premier 1K requires 54 PQF and 18,000 PQP, OR 24,000 PQP