Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
However, it's still the case that anyone with an email address from one of the targeted companies can stay 20 nights rather than 60 and get Glob benefits, including upgrades at check in, which is an example of a zero sum benefit. I don't want to lose my upgrades to such people. I also don't like overcrowded lounges or seeing hotels cut back on lounge offerings because it's too expensive to offer free F&B to so many people.
The lounge issue is interesting because they'll also cut back with too FEW guests. If Regency Clubs become Ghost Towns, they are not going to put much money into a club where just a few people wander in.
This move will fill the clubs after ex-Diamonds depart. If not, they'll start putting Globalist qualification tokens in boxes of Cracker Jacks.
Don't forget that in addition to overcrowded Clubs, suite upgrades without a TSU will remain scarce.