United will offer a status match up to the Premier Executive (mid-tier) level. Recently, they have done this by offering to give travelers a 90-day trial at the new status level, but to keep the status, they will have to fly 15,000 miles or 18 segments within that period. If you are matching from American, United may match your status without this hybrid match/challenge scenario.

To get the match process started, send a letter stating why you want United to match your status (including a history of high-fare travel and any upcoming trips, especially those in business or first class) and your most recent elite mileage statement to the airline in one of these ways:

Mail to:

Mileage Plus Service Center

Attention: Premier Status Match

P.O. Box 28870

Tucson, AZ 85726

Fax: 605-341-6140

Email:

premiermatch@united.com - be sure to attach a scan of your Elite statement.