Further reply from the same AAdvantage rep, just received. I asked if making a Starwood transfer would negate all of the Starwood group property stays (Westin, W, Sheraton, etc)
Dear Mr. nnn,
Thank you for your reply.
That is actually not correct. Regardless of whether you have a Starwood
points transfer, stays at all of the different brands of Starwood
hotels, Caesar's World, Four Points, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton,
St. Regis, W and Westin, all count as separate partners for the purposes
of the 20 Partners promotion. It is only the points transfer that does
not count if you also have a stay at any of the aforementioned hotels.
Please allow me to apologize for the confusion.
Thank you for participating in the AAdvantage program. I hope you will
continue to favor us with your business.
Regards,
Jason Earll
AAdvantage Customer Service
American Airlines
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