Originally Posted by
craz
... so that got me thinking maybe Hyatt is looking to pare its Elites and to keep those that really stay and spend $$ as Diamonds while letting the Ma & Pa Kettles drop off, as most likely they stay twice at very ElCheapo rates and then look to stay for free at a Park Hyatt or any Hyatt that costs $$$$$
I hope not but in light of United's rumored "enhancements" to their 2012 elite program, it's definitely plausible. If they do eliminate FFN, I think they will see first hand the law of unintended consequences as FFN is a BIG incentive for not just the Kettles, but the high revenue customers as well. Couple that with the fact that the high revenue customers are often elites in other programs as well and will simply book elsewhere for their best return. We are loyal, but not to a fault, and definitely not for the White Ginger.