United Pqp Calculator
Calculate the PQP (Premier Qualifying Points) earned on United Airlines flights based on fare, distance, and fare class.
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How to Use the United PQP Calculator
This calculator estimates your Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) for a United flight. Follow these steps:
- Enter Fare (USD): Input the total fare including taxes and fees in US dollars.
- Enter Distance (miles): Input the total flight distance in miles (not kilometers).
- Select Fare Class: Choose your ticket’s fare class from the dropdown. This determines the multiplier (e.g., Y = 1.5, J = 2.0, G = 0.5).
- Click “Calculate PQP”: The result shows your PQP value and the formula used.
Formula: PQP = (Fare × 0.05 + Distance × 0.05) × Fare Class Multiplier. The result is rounded to two decimal places.
Ensure all inputs are positive numbers. Use miles for distance and USD for fare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
PQP stands for Premier Qualifying Points, which are used by United Airlines to determine elite status. They are earned based on the fare and distance of a flight, multiplied by a fare class factor.
PQP is calculated as (Fare × 0.05 + Distance × 0.05) multiplied by a fare class multiplier. The base formula yields 1 PQP per $20 spent or 20 miles flown, whichever is higher, but the multiplier adjusts it.
Economy fare classes (Y, B, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K) have a 1.5x multiplier, Basic Economy (G) has 0.5x, Business/First (J, C, D, Z) have 2.0x, and First (P, F, A) have 2.5x.