Originally Posted by
kaizen7
Since the tier name is now different (plt and plt premier)I guess it will be easier for fdc to differentiate upgrade priority between the two tiers.
But then the wording is exactly the same so by definition, the priority should be equal. (need the proper t&c)
Agreed. But until the T&C are release, the LT SPG Plats understandably are assuming that their LT Plat status gives them lower upgrade priority than LT Plat Premiers. Hence the noise. If it turns it there is no difference in upgrade priority, then it won’t really matter.
Talking about guaranteed suite upgrade benefit ..... I think new program wording (no t&c yet so it might be change in the future) is less demanding than SPG wording
SPG : An upgrade to best available room at check-in — including a Standard Suite
New Program : Enhanced Room Upgrade. Based on Availability. Including Select Suites
SPG wording is more demanding. Hotel must upgrade members to standard suite if available if not then check if the cat below suite available and so on (best available room)
While new program wording is more lenient as any upgrade is already satisfy the condition, and hotel can upgrade up to select suites if they choose to.
I don’t read the new Marriott wording as any less demanding than SPG wording. The only difference will be how standard is differentiated (if at all) from select. Otherwise, the wording stipulates the exact same upgrade guarantee based on availability to the best room—including standard/select suites.