As a 1K® you are entitled to the most generous MileagePlus® upgrade privileges and highest priority on United.
Earn unlimited Systemwide Upgrades
When you reach 100,000 EQM or 120 EQS, you will receive six (6) Systemwide Upgrades, valid anywhere United® or United Express® flies. You will also receive two (2) additional Systemwide Upgrades for every 50,000 EQM or 60 EQS earned, starting at 150,000 EQM or 180 EQS in a calendar year- with no limit to how many you can earn.
NEW! These upgrades can now be used on most Continental flights. > Learn more
Regional Upgrades
When you reach 75,000 EQM or 90 EQS, you will earn two Regional Upgrades and two more at every 25,000 EQM/30 EQS after that in the same calendar year, with no limit to how many you can earn.
These versatile upgrades can be used on all domestic routes, including transcontinental p.s.® and Hawaii flights, and to many international destinations. Regional Upgrades are valid for travel within the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.
NEW! These upgrades can now be used on most Continental flights. > Learn more
Unlimited Domestic Upgrades
We'll automatically request an Unlimited Domestic Upgrade on behalf of all elite members traveling within the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. We'll also request an upgrade for up to one companion traveling on the same reservation.
Unlimited Domestic Upgrades are confirmed in the following order, at the following times before departure, based on availability:
| 1K members |
100 hours |
| Premier Executive® members |
72 hours |
| Premier® members |
48 hours |
MileagePlus Upgrade Awards
If you'd like to confirm your upgrade earlier, you may use a MileagePlus Upgrade Award. This upgrade can be confirmed as early as you request it-even at the time of ticketing.
As an elite member, you will not be charged a co-pay when you use your miles for a MileagePlus Upgrade Award on flights within the continental U.S., Alaska and Canada.
