Getting united elite status on united by buying ticket in amex travel

[koshergourmetmart]

If I buy a ticket through amex travel by using points for a trip on united and spend the equivalent of 4,000 in points, does that count towards elite status spend?   Thanks

[Joel]

If I buy a ticket through amex travel by using points for a trip on united and spend the equivalent of 4,000 in points, does that count towards elite status spend?   Thanks

I believe so. since its like buying a cash ticket Just link your mileage account after booking

[Dan]

Of course.

[yelped]

Of course.

By airlines. Not the same by hotels unfortunately.

B6 also only awards half the redeemable points, basically.

[as2]

I earned status on DL a few years back doing just this. It's often a better point value than the crappy award prices these days too.

[Joel]

It's often a better point value than the crappy award prices these days too.

Yup. Do any of the US airlines still have an award chart?

[yelped]

Yup. Do any of the US airlines still have an award chart?

I've noticed United saver award (economy) space become very scarce recently, even on empty flight and unpopular routes.

[Joel]

I've noticed United saver award (economy) space become very scarce recently, even on empty flight and unpopular routes.

AA as well. No saver awards.
Whoever bought with simply miles promo I hope it was worth it

[as2]

I've noticed United saver award (economy) space become very scarce recently, even on empty flight and unpopular routes.

Yup, they got bailed out, begged all of us to use them, and now that travel is opening up, they're giving us the middle finger.