Originally Posted by
clarkef
If due to the recession we have to curtail our travels, that doesn't mean that we are any less loyal to Starwood. The obvious solution would be to do what Starwood did around 2002. They temporarily lowered the threshhold requirements to achieve status. As such, loyal members whose travel was reduced, but still made a substantial amount of stays with Starwood would still requalify for status.
Sorry, but no. You shouldn't get a bail-out. Neither should the GM or Ford. If less people are buying your products, then you have to cut back. That's the bottom line. Giving you a bail-out while others are working successfully and paying for Platinum is just plain wrong. This isn't 9/11.