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- Note: 2011 elite status and benefits, including the program details below, will be extended until our system conversion date in 2012. The benefits and features of the 2012 MileagePlus program take effect at that time. Learn more
OnePass Elite membership is earned by flying Continental Airlines, United Airlines and select airline partners. You can earn Elite status based on either Elite Qualification Miles or Elite Qualification Points in a calendar year.
The Elite Qualification Miles are based on the number of paid flight miles traveled and the fare purchased. Elite Qualification Points are determined by the number of paid flown segments traveled and the fare class purchased.
Please note, Elite status is not based on your total OnePass account mileage balance. Mileage earned through promotional and partner offers, as well as certain non-qualifying mileage, does not apply toward Elite qualification. Additionally, certain fares such as industry discount, Hotwire and priceline.com do not count toward Elite qualification or mileage accrual.
Elite Earnings on Continental
The chart below outlines Elite Qualification earnings when flying in 2011 on Continental Airlines, Continental Express (operated by ExpressJet Airlines and Chautauqua Airlines) and Continental Connection (operated by Cape Air, Colgan Air, CommutAir and Gulfstream International Airlines).
Please note, starting January 1, 2012, you will start earning according to the Premier status qualification policies of the 2012 MileagePlus program. Learn more
For departures on or after Feb. 1, 2011
| Eligible Continental Airlines Fare Classes |
|
OnePass Elite Qualification
(through Dec 31, 2011) |
|
| Class of Service |
Purchased Fare Class |
Base Miles |
Elite Qualification Miles |
Elite Qualification Points |
Eligible for Most OnePass Promotions |
| First Class / Business Class / BusinessFirst |
F, C, J, D |
125% |
150% |
1.5 |
Yes |
| Z |
100% |
150% |
1.5 |
No |
| Full Fare Economy Class |
Y |
100% |
150% |
1.5 |
Yes |
| Discount Full Fare Economy Class |
B |
100% |
150% |
1.5 |
Yes |
| Economy Class |
M, E, U, H, Q, V, W |
100% |
100% |
1 |
Yes |
| Discount Economy Class |
S, T, L, K, G |
100% |
100% |
1 |
No |
For flights prior to Feb 1, 2011:
| Eligible Continental Airlines Fare Classes |
|
OnePass Elite Qualification |
|
| Class of Service |
Purchased Fare Class |
Base Miles |
Elite Qualification Miles |
Elite Qualification Points |
Eligible for Most OnePass Promotions |
| First Class / Business Class / BusinessFirst |
F, C, J, D |
125% |
150% |
1.5 |
Yes |
| Z |
100% |
150% |
1.5 |
No |
| Full Fare Economy Class |
Y |
100% |
150% |
1.5 |
Yes |
| Discount Full Fare Economy Class |
B |
100% |
150% |
1.5 |
Yes |
| Economy Class |
M, H, K, Q, U, V, G |
100% |
100% |
1 |
Yes |
| Discount Economy Class* |
W, E, S, T, N, L* |
100% |
100% |
1 |
No |
* Discount Economy Class Tickets not purchased at continental.com or covacations.com and flown prior to October 25th 2009 will earn 50% Elite Qualifying Miles and 0 Elite Qualifying Points.
Elite Earnings on OnePass Airline Partners
You may also qualify for Elite membership by using the OnePass airline and rail partners listed below. Please note that earnings for each partner may vary. Visit the Airline Partners page and Other Partners page for details.
Star Alliance Member Airlines:
- Adria Airways
- Aegean Airlines
- Air Canada
- Air China
- Air New Zealand
- ANA
- Asiana Airlines
- Blue1
- bmi
- Brussels Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
- EgyptAir
- Ethiopian Airlines
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- South African Airways
- Spanair
- SWISS
- TAM Airlines
- TAP Portugal
- THAI
- Turkish Airlines
- United
- US Airways
More Airline Partners:
- Cape Air
- Continental Connection Carriers
- Continental Express
- Copa Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic (CO codeshare flights only)
Earn base miles only on the following Partners:
- EVA
- Hawaiian Airlines (interisland flights only)
- Island Air
Rail Partners:
- Amtrak (select train routes)
Elite Status Has Three Levels
| To Achieve |
You Must Travel |
| Silver Elite |
25,000 Elite qualification miles or 30 points |
| Gold Elite |
50,000 Elite qualification miles or 60 points |
| Platinum Elite |
75,000 Elite qualification miles or 90 points |
| Elite qualification is based on the calendar year (January 1 - December 31). |
You always receive the highest status for which you qualify. As you qualify for a higher level, your Elite status will be upgraded automatically and a new Elite card will be mailed to you. Benefits are effective the day after attaining a new Elite status. Learn more about the status levels in the United MileagePlus Premier program.
Starting January 1, 2012, you will be earning according to the Premier status qualification policies of the 2012 MileagePlus program. Learn more.
View your progress toward Elite status in My Account.
Elite Status Membership Period
Upon qualification, Elite status is valid through the end of the program year in which you qualified, as well as the entire following year. For example, if you complete 25,000 flight miles between January 1, 2011, and June 1, 2011, you will earn Silver Elite membership for the remainder of 2011. In 2012, you will be a Premier Silver®. < Learn more.
Elite benefits in subsequent Elite program years may not be the same as those contained herein. Read the Elite Program Rules for more information.
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