United MileagePlus status match: does it match your status?
As of 16 August 2026, United MileagePlus runs a challenge (Open) accepting elite status from programmes including American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, with a 120-day trial and a fee that is not published. Source: United Airlines.
Offer terms
United is accepting Premier Status Match Challenge requests through 2026-06-30, matching top-tier elite members of other domestic airlines all the way up to Premier 1K. Submit the online form with a membership card showing your current elite level and expiration. Complimentary Premier status runs 120 days from your first qualifying (activating) flight, which you have 90 days from approval to fly. Complete the challenge by 2026-12-31 and matched status runs through January 2028.
To keep it: Fly an activating flight within 90 days of approval, then meet the PQP/PQF threshold for the matched tier within the 120-day trial.
Fee: No published fee found; verify at application.
Last verified 16 August 2026. Source: United Airlines.
Who this accepts
| Held status | Granted |
|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage (Executive Platinum) | Premier 1K |
| Delta SkyMiles (Gold Medallion) | Premier Gold |
Reported outcomes
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Frequently asked questions
- How does the United MileagePlus status match work?
- United is accepting Premier Status Match Challenge requests through 2026-06-30, matching top-tier elite members of other domestic airlines all the way up to Premier 1K. Submit the online form with a membership card showing your current elite level and expiration. Complimentary Premier status runs 120 days from your first qualifying (activating) flight, which you have 90 days from approval to fly. Complete the challenge by 2026-12-31 and matched status runs through January 2028.
- What does United MileagePlus require to keep the match?
- Fly an activating flight within 90 days of approval, then meet the PQP/PQF threshold for the matched tier within the 120-day trial.
- What should I know before applying?
- Application window (2026-06-30) is earlier than the completion deadline (2026-12-31); verify the current application window is still open before applying.
- Is this offer guaranteed?
- United MileagePlus makes the final decision on eligibility, the tier granted, and any fee, evaluated case by case. Miles Mosaic does not guarantee any outcome.