I find priority boarding much more useful on US airlines, simply because they overhead compartments get full so quickly. Group 1 means my bag will be right next to me, instead of halfway down the airplane (meaning delays in deplaning) or worse, having to check it in when boarding.

I've completed the challenge for Gold (although haven't received a confirmation email). I'm expecting my status to expire end of Jan 2020. Does anyone know if I continue flying United and meet the requirements for renewal, I can continue my status for another year (with the PQM's I've already acc...

If I set the challenge start date to today (14th Mar), then fly tomorrow (15th Mar), will that flight still be applicable for the challenge? Or do I need to wait for it to be approved before I fly? Does it get back dated to the challenge start date?