Originally Posted by
ohmark
You ignore one of the major perks of elite status; that is that you are treated as an elite at all of the program's properties.
Huh????
Different brands treat us differently. I'd love to get 500 welcome points at an FI. It doesn't happen. I'd love to get full points at an RI. That doesn't happen. Where is the CL access at the SHS? Or a resort, for that matter.
If MI has made a decision that losing elites business at CY makes more sense than throwing in free breakfast, and CY is a growing brand, it's hard to fault them for not bending over backwards for our business. We still get other recognition and perks, but MI doesn't feel the need to throw in the one thing that will give them more elite business. As much as we want to stomp our feet, hold our breath and say we won't stop until we get free breakfast, MI obviously thinks the CY brand is find ignoring those requests.