Originally Posted by
notquiteaff
My gut feel is that for the remainder of the year all Golds get Plat, and next year (if RewardsPlus even continues; I don't think that's guaranteed) it will just be "new Gold" for RewardsPlus status. Why? Because even the new Luxury Amex card only offers Gold status unless you spend $75k on the card.
I can't see UA continuing this if they only give UA elites Marriott Gold. UA gives Marriott elites E+, free bags, extra miles, and priority boarding/baggage and all we get is 2pm checkout that will probably never be available and a few extra points. I'd expect at least a carve out special status that grants at least breakfast if not an upgrade to Plat.