Hi guys, I have a question regarding the elite status expiration.

My understanding is your elite status will be valid unitl Feb, N+1 (N=current year)

I wrote an email to Marriott rewards agent regarding my account status, and I received email today with following answer.

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Thank you for contacting Marriott Rewards Guest Services.

Our records indicate that your Platinum Elite status is valid until 31 January 2015.
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WOW, they extend my elite status till 2015, 2 years in total! Is it normal or an exception?