Mar 9, 2016, 12:19 pm
Last edit by: controller1
For those with questions regarding the best timing for applying for a Platinum or Gold status match, this is the policy to keep in mind for your individual determination:
Elite Expiration: The Elite Status Challenge entitles members to one full year of elite status, from one renewal period to the next (i.e. the end of February one year to the end of February the next year) and only carries over if they are upgraded on or after March 1st (whereas earning status naturally* gives members elite status for the remainder of the current year, carries over for the entirety of the following year, and expires at the end of February in the third year)
Elite Status Challenge Expiration Example: If a member is upgraded via the challenge on or before February 28th, 2017 they retain status until February 28th, 2018, the following year. If they are upgraded on or after March 1st, 2017 they retain status for the remainder of the year, all of 2018, up until February 28th, 2019.
Elite Expiration: The Elite Status Challenge entitles members to one full year of elite status, from one renewal period to the next (i.e. the end of February one year to the end of February the next year) and only carries over if they are upgraded on or after March 1st (whereas earning status naturally* gives members elite status for the remainder of the current year, carries over for the entirety of the following year, and expires at the end of February in the third year)
Elite Status Challenge Expiration Example: If a member is upgraded via the challenge on or before February 28th, 2017 they retain status until February 28th, 2018, the following year. If they are upgraded on or after March 1st, 2017 they retain status for the remainder of the year, all of 2018, up until February 28th, 2019.
SPG Status Match Request and Challenge Policy : Discussion Master Thread
Sep 7, 2017, 5:25 pm
#766
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
There are some agents that would rather make up rules instead of looking for the correct answer. I do recall reading some posts where if status is earned in the first two or three months of the year, you status expired at the end of February the following year. They may have been going on old data. Regardless they should have looked up the correct answer.
Sep 7, 2017, 7:02 pm
#767
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,769
There are some agents that would rather make up rules instead of looking for the correct answer. I do recall reading some posts where if status is earned in the first two or three months of the year, you status expired at the end of February the following year. They may have been going on old data. Regardless they should have looked up the correct answer.
Still, it would be a failing of IT, not of any agent, if there's not a very clear cell in the customer's record showing when their status expires.
Sep 8, 2017, 4:34 am
#768
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: HOME
Programs: HH Dia;SPG Plat;Marriott Plat;GHA Black
Posts: 335
I did the 18-night plat challenge this summer and thus earned plat in July 2017. Since none of the confirmation materials, and nowhere on the website that I could find, explicitly stated when my status would expire (I understand that the T&Cs of the challenge state dates, but I wanted to see it reflected in my account), I just called SPG.
The agent said that in February 2018 I would drop to Gold. I asked him to confirm this and he restated it. Is this accurate? It seems to be in conflict with the statement of the challenge. Do I need to do something to make sure my account has been updated properly?
The agent said that in February 2018 I would drop to Gold. I asked him to confirm this and he restated it. Is this accurate? It seems to be in conflict with the statement of the challenge. Do I need to do something to make sure my account has been updated properly?
as to why they only show this information here, I also don't know
Sep 8, 2017, 6:45 am
#769
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,769
Ok, now that is helpful!!! I had searched quite a bit online to see if that info was hidden somewhere in the system before taking the time to call, and couldn't find any references to that. Good to know! I'd never known about the virtual card.
Very useful to me because I'm on a low-travel period for the next few months and it will make a difference whether I will be Platinum or Gold when my travel picks back up next year; glad to see I have it through 2019. Great challenge!
Very useful to me because I'm on a low-travel period for the next few months and it will make a difference whether I will be Platinum or Gold when my travel picks back up next year; glad to see I have it through 2019. Great challenge!
Sep 8, 2017, 8:20 am
#770
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: EHAM / 52°18'29"N 004°45'51"E
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, Flying Blue Platinum For Life
Posts: 209
Double Nights promo with Platinum Challenge
I just registered for the promo where I can earn double elite qualifying nights between September 15 and December 15.
Would this also impact the number of nights if I would do a status challenge for Platinum? If so I would only need 9 nights for platinum instead of 18
Would this also impact the number of nights if I would do a status challenge for Platinum? If so I would only need 9 nights for platinum instead of 18
Sep 8, 2017, 8:54 am
#771
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: SPG
Posts: 713
Hi EHAM1,
This won't have any impact on the Platinum Challenge.
Our system will only count one night towards the challenge, which means you would still need 18 in order to be upgraded.
All the best,
Alice Kons
Specialist, Social Media
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC
[email protected]
Sep 10, 2017, 8:39 pm
#772
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Singapore
Programs: SQ KF Gold, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 300
Datapoint for Platinum Challenge - just checked out Sunday morning for my 18th night (well it was technically 20th but 18th night happened during the same stay) and got on a plane home. When I got off the plane I was already Plat, having received the confirmation email during the journey.
Faster than my bonus points from the Take Three, promo, which I am still waiting for..
Faster than my bonus points from the Take Three, promo, which I am still waiting for..
Sep 15, 2017, 8:29 am
#773
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: UA, SPG, Marriott
Posts: 26
Hello! This might be a stupid question so forgive me as I am new to the points and miles game. But if I do a status challenge and reach SPG platinum and then status match to Marriott and match to United I would get Silver Status with United. To get Gold would I still need $6,000 of spend? Or just the difference between Silver and Gold of $3,000? Not worried about miles or segments.
Sep 15, 2017, 9:42 am
#774
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,926
Hello! This might be a stupid question so forgive me as I am new to the points and miles game. But if I do a status challenge and reach SPG platinum and then status match to Marriott and match to United I would get Silver Status with United. To get Gold would I still need $6,000 of spend? Or just the difference between Silver and Gold of $3,000? Not worried about miles or segments.
As a general rule, matched or promotional statuses only give you the benefits of that status; they don't "count" or give you credit as if you qualified for it. Thus in order to earn the next higher tier beyond a matched/promotional status, you must meet the full requirements of the higher tier.
Sep 15, 2017, 11:02 am
#775
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: UA, SPG, Marriott
Posts: 26
That's exactly how I have UA Silver, and my PQDs still show as $0.
As a general rule, matched or promotional statuses only give you the benefits of that status; they don't "count" or give you credit as if you qualified for it. Thus in order to earn the next higher tier beyond a matched/promotional status, you must meet the full requirements of the higher tier.
As a general rule, matched or promotional statuses only give you the benefits of that status; they don't "count" or give you credit as if you qualified for it. Thus in order to earn the next higher tier beyond a matched/promotional status, you must meet the full requirements of the higher tier.
Sep 25, 2017, 2:13 pm
#776
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: Accor Platinum, IHG One Ambassador Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 25
Hello,
I am new to the SPG challenge.
Does anyone know if, since the merger, the nights spent at Marriott hotels portfolio count towards the challenge or is the challenge limited to the original Starwood hotels portfolio?
Thank you for your help!
I am new to the SPG challenge.
Does anyone know if, since the merger, the nights spent at Marriott hotels portfolio count towards the challenge or is the challenge limited to the original Starwood hotels portfolio?
Thank you for your help!
Sep 25, 2017, 10:30 pm
#777
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,527
Sep 25, 2017, 10:31 pm
#778
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,946
Challenge is limited to SPG properties.
Sep 25, 2017, 10:44 pm
#779
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Guangzhou
Programs: SPG
Posts: 1,021
Only the eligible nights at original Starwood hotels portfolio will count.
Best Regards,
Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Sep 26, 2017, 4:33 am
#780
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: Accor Platinum, IHG One Ambassador Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 25