United’s Million Miler program rewards members for extraordinary long-term loyalty to United. The Million Miler program grants lifetime Premier status to all qualifying members, even if they fly less in the future. Lifetime or BIS (butt-in-seat) miles are earned based on the flight distance of eligible United-operated flights. Here are the status benefits of the million miler program:

One million lifetime miles - Premier Gold
Two million lifetime miles - Premier Platinum
Three million lifetime miles - Premier 1K
Four million lifetime miles - United Global Services

Follow me as I race to four million lifetime miles on this ultimate mileage run. I’ve broken endurance records and have ping-ponged between London and Melbourne via the US on back-to-back-to-back long-haul flights.