Originally Posted by
xlax
To say I am disappointed is an understatement.
And be forewarned that the disappointment shall continue with your exalted Platinum status
with every missed upgrade to a suite, every non-recognition of Plat status at check-in, and on and on and on...
When I first became a SPG Platinum (6 years ago, I think) someone on FT recommended that I kept my expectations low and to not have a "sense of entitlement" for the benies, and I will enjoy my status much more. It turned out to be an excellent piece of advice, as every upgrade, gift basket, bottles of wine, or good things that have happened to me as a Plat fell into the category of "pleasant surprises" and that's why as a top level Elite with SPG, HHONORS, and Hyatt Gold Passport, I always re-qualify first with SPG.