Originally Posted by
GlennTheBaker
I think that some people have got their wires crossed. The BA and Air France/KLM promotions where instant Gold status were granted have now finished. The 'Refer-a-friend' scheme is still running as before but the new member starts from scratch. As far as I'm aware there is not currently a way to get instant Gold - referred or otherwise.
Glenn is correct.
The refer a friend promo (which goes until end of year I think) gives bonus points to the person referring when the referree stays at Marriotts (1K/shot up to 5 stays) & the same for the referee. It's on the Marriott website.
As we all know, someone can get Silver status by getting a Marriott Visa.
But instant Gold ala Air France, etc, expired end of June or shortly thereafter. Some current members were successful in getting accounts merged; others were not. But right now there's no instant gold referred or otherwise.
Cheers.