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Old Sep 28, 2011, 3:11 pm
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OneWorldTraveller
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Programs: OZ LT D+, UA 1K, AS MVPG AF Gold, SPG Platinum (8 years), Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold
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Originally Posted by toddml
While I realise it brings it inline with other programs and the fact there does not seem to be a nights count double promotion I do feel it is another devaluation of Plat and simply means there will be more Plats around. Maybe it is time for a new level aimed at 75 or 100 nights a year.

I am sure there will be plenty who disagree with this but the easier it is get get the status the less the status is worth!
Totally agree.. platinum challenge (15night for 90days) and such a counting method will definitely degrade spg plat's value..
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