Originally Posted by
pokee
Status lasts through the end of the following year after you earn it.
I am not sure about churning, but I would bet my bottom dollar they will kibosh this card because they have their Costco deal now. I'll be cancelling mine shortly in the hopes I can re-apply before it disappears. My points came in real handy for a US-based hotel, considering the really bad exchange rate...
I'm thinking the same thing and may downgrade the card to the no AF in the meantime. Interesting though, I got a letter from them this week stating that I'll be getting a new card soon with a "design that reflects IHG Rewards Club's current look". They go on to say that nothing else is changing (terms and benefits will remain the same". Would they bother if they were going to cancel the card in the near future??