Originally Posted by starflyergold

The first cross-programme benefits have emerged:
Le Club Gold and Platinum members will receive 2 upgrade certs each if they join the Fairmont and Swissotel loyalty programmes respectively.
Signup is only possible through the link emailed to the members and certs are valid for 365 days.

T&Cs:
Personally while welcoming of course free upgrades having to sign up to 2 new programmes is a bit clumsy in my view.