That is great to hear Marriott do that. Years back my father used to stay at Hilton hotels all the time. He too after retiring feel victim to the point expiration and back then no notifications were provided. When he went to schedule a nice vacation it came as a surprise. They refused to even say sorry or help out in any way and I remember that. Because of that I will never give Hilton any business from my end. Marrioty definitely wins loyalty for helping out. I would be happy even if they made me pay a reinstatement fee assuming it is reasonable.