Aug 25, 2017, 7:19 am
Last edit by: Oxon Flyer
It can take up to 7 business days from the day you qualified for your Lifetime Platinum status to be picked up by the system.
Starwood / Marriott merger
Q : What will happen to my Lifetime Status when the programs merge together in the future?
A : Rest assured we will always recognize your Lifetime Status, whether it is today in your earned program or in the future with a new, combined program.
http://members.marriott.com/faq/#what-will-happen-to-my-lifetime-status-when-the-programs-merge-together-in-the-future
Starwood / Marriott merger
Q : What will happen to my Lifetime Status when the programs merge together in the future?
A : Rest assured we will always recognize your Lifetime Status, whether it is today in your earned program or in the future with a new, combined program.
http://members.marriott.com/faq/#what-will-happen-to-my-lifetime-status-when-the-programs-merge-together-in-the-future
Discussion: SPG Lifetime™ Gold and SPG Lifetime™ Platinum status
Apr 6, 2014, 8:33 pm
#826
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: IND
Programs: DL DM, SPG AMB, National EE
Posts: 1,301
I've re-earned status this year by crossing the 25 night threshold this past Monday, so my profile should update from four years to five years elite giving me Lifetime Gold status. I met the 250 night requirement a little while back. Does anyone know how long it typically takes for the profile to update the number of years elite after earning status for the year? My ambassador suggested these updates occur on Saturday, but my profile didn't change yesterday.
Apr 6, 2014, 8:35 pm
#827
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Apr 7, 2014, 10:28 am
#828
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: Delta Silver, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 52
Thanks everyone for the replies. I'm not all that concerned either as I am Platinum at the moment and intend to earn Platinum for next year as well. I guess I just want confirmation that I've officially earned it.
I'll keep everyone posted on when my account gets updated.
I'll keep everyone posted on when my account gets updated.
May 11, 2014, 11:21 pm
#829
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: YYC
Programs: Marriott LTP - Aeroplan 50K
Posts: 676
Lifetime Platinum Question?
As I understand it, for Lifetime Platinum, one must have BOTH 500 nights and 10 years Platinum.
I would doubt it, but does anyone know whether there is any way around having both criteria ? I have my 500 nights but have only been Plat for 7 years.
Any insights/experiences in this matter would be appreciated:-)
Cheers,
Singlepoint
I would doubt it, but does anyone know whether there is any way around having both criteria ? I have my 500 nights but have only been Plat for 7 years.
Any insights/experiences in this matter would be appreciated:-)
Cheers,
Singlepoint
May 12, 2014, 12:23 am
#830
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Chicago
Programs: SPG Plat (life gold);UA 1K; IC Plat Amb
Posts: 55
As I understand it, for Lifetime Platinum, one must have BOTH 500 nights and 10 years Platinum.
I would doubt it, but does anyone know whether there is any way around having both criteria ? I have my 500 nights but have only been Plat for 7 years.
Any insights/experiences in this matter would be appreciated:-)
Cheers,
Singlepoint
I would doubt it, but does anyone know whether there is any way around having both criteria ? I have my 500 nights but have only been Plat for 7 years.
Any insights/experiences in this matter would be appreciated:-)
Cheers,
Singlepoint
May 12, 2014, 12:50 am
#831
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: DEN
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Titanium, CX DM, SQ Gold
Posts: 1,607
Being lifetime status in a loyalty program... They want to reward your loyalty which is something you prove over time.
Consistent volume over time = proof of brand loyalty.
Their criteria fit the purpose perfectly. Wouldn't make sense to say "OK instead of 500 nights / 10 years we will accept 1200 nights / 3 years." (you can theoretically book more than 365 nights in a year - people in certain jobs reach these numbers without being particularly loyal to the brand.)
Consistent volume over time = proof of brand loyalty.
Their criteria fit the purpose perfectly. Wouldn't make sense to say "OK instead of 500 nights / 10 years we will accept 1200 nights / 3 years." (you can theoretically book more than 365 nights in a year - people in certain jobs reach these numbers without being particularly loyal to the brand.)
May 12, 2014, 10:08 am
#832
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: YYC
Programs: Marriott LTP - Aeroplan 50K
Posts: 676
Being lifetime status in a loyalty program... They want to reward your loyalty which is something you prove over time.
Consistent volume over time = proof of brand loyalty.
Their criteria fit the purpose perfectly. Wouldn't make sense to say "OK instead of 500 nights / 10 years we will accept 1200 nights / 3 years." (you can theoretically book more than 365 nights in a year - people in certain jobs reach these numbers without being particularly loyal to the brand.)
Consistent volume over time = proof of brand loyalty.
Their criteria fit the purpose perfectly. Wouldn't make sense to say "OK instead of 500 nights / 10 years we will accept 1200 nights / 3 years." (you can theoretically book more than 365 nights in a year - people in certain jobs reach these numbers without being particularly loyal to the brand.)
Thanks to everyone for their prompt replies.
Cheers,
Singlepoint
May 12, 2014, 10:19 am
#833
Moderator, El Al and Marriott Bonvoy, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ*G, Mar LTT, Hyatt Glb, AA LTG, LY, HH, IC, BA, DL, UA SLV
Posts: 12,018
May 12, 2014, 10:41 am
#834
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
Programs: SPG LT Plat, BA G, BD*LG, MG Blue+ ...
Posts: 16,032
May 12, 2014, 11:05 am
#835
Moderator, El Al and Marriott Bonvoy, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ*G, Mar LTT, Hyatt Glb, AA LTG, LY, HH, IC, BA, DL, UA SLV
Posts: 12,018
May 16, 2014, 6:08 am
#836
Join Date: May 2012
Location: YOW
Programs: UA*1K, Marriott Titanium (LTP), Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,665
Ouch! Appreciate the clarification, I'd had dreams of crossing the 500 mark at year 4 and gaining lifetime status. I'll now use those nights to spread it over Marriott as well, if there's no incentive for my to accelerate my nights other than for points.
May 16, 2014, 6:50 am
#837
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Philadelphia, LAX, Paris
Programs: UA 1K/2MM, SPG/Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Lifetime HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat
Posts: 3,326
Being lifetime status in a loyalty program... They want to reward your loyalty which is something you prove over time.
Consistent volume over time = proof of brand loyalty.
Their criteria fit the purpose perfectly. Wouldn't make sense to say "OK instead of 500 nights / 10 years we will accept 1200 nights / 3 years." (you can theoretically book more than 365 nights in a year - people in certain jobs reach these numbers without being particularly loyal to the brand.)
Consistent volume over time = proof of brand loyalty.
Their criteria fit the purpose perfectly. Wouldn't make sense to say "OK instead of 500 nights / 10 years we will accept 1200 nights / 3 years." (you can theoretically book more than 365 nights in a year - people in certain jobs reach these numbers without being particularly loyal to the brand.)
Their strategy is working perfectly
May 16, 2014, 8:05 am
#838
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold / OnBusiness, SPG Lifetime Plat 100, AmEx Centurion & BAPP, Superking Westin Heavenly Bed :)
Posts: 1,142
As a Lifetime Platinum, I still find myself staying regularly at Starwood properties because I'm being recognized as a Lifetime Platinum whenever I check-in which is a nice touch! As my travel lessens, I need to give nights to HHONORS to maintain my Diamond status but Starwood continues to get nights!
Their strategy is working perfectly
Their strategy is working perfectly
As an LTP, I find myself increasingly frustrated when there isn't an SPG where I'm going (Luxembourg
). Now that I've earnt LTP, I may as well enjoy the benefits, otherwise, what was the point?I also find myself not taking the foot of the gas, as it were, to renew my Platinum status each year. The 4th point at SPG 75 keeps me going each year, although losing my Ambassador last year was slightly upsetting. I hit 89 nights or something, but stopped paying attention after I hit 75! Lesson learnt for this year!
May 16, 2014, 8:31 am
#839
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 80
I think SPG is hurting themselves (and members) by the requirement of needing 10 years of Platinum status to get the lifetime status, unless it us purely to keep this a very exclusive status. It's a disincentive for people like me who average 40-50 nights a year (but only some years > 50 for Plat), making this virtually unreachable - it makes more sense to take ALL of my business to Marriott where the higher lifetime status levels are actually achievable (eventually!). It's also potentially a disincentive for people earning well over 50 nights per year, who may also spread some revenue to other programs. It's ridiculous that the previous poster with 800 nights over 8 years is not already lifetime Plat.
Why not allow two options like 500 nights + 10 years plat, or 600-750 nights outright? Seems like that would be a win-win for Starwood as well as loyal members.
Why not allow two options like 500 nights + 10 years plat, or 600-750 nights outright? Seems like that would be a win-win for Starwood as well as loyal members.
May 16, 2014, 1:38 pm
#840
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: MR/SPG LT Titanium, AA LT PLT, UA SLV, Avis PreferredPlus
Posts: 31,008
I would argue that adding 1-10 nights per year, for (10-"some") years is hardly "virtually unreachable". Unless this is every night you spend, in which case is will take you 15-16 years at MR. A handful of additional nights a year for 10 years vs. waiting 6 additional years - I'd say SPG has a very strong value proposition in that discussion.