Originally Posted by
sfosyd
You are referring to this case, right?
I don't think they will get the legacy Marriott Gold LT status (which maps to LT Plat in the new program) when they merge all of their SPG nights/points into the new account in August. They will get whatever they are entitled to in the new program but would need 10 years of Platinum status in either program and 750 nights between both programs. Points won't matter.
Am I missing something?
Yes that's the case I'm referring to. The initial mapping of SPG LTG to new program is not important, so I discounted that. What is not clear is once the programs merge, and the nights and points are totaled, what do they do about years of Plat requirement. You're right that the combined totals must meet requirements of new program LT Plat Elite status.