Originally Posted by
yyznomad
Yeah, looks like thepointsguy is wrong. Starwood Lurker in the program merger sticky master also indicates combining counts for LTPP.
LIFETIME
Based on member response, we’re adding more flexibility for Lifetime Platinum Premier qualification. Now, SPG and Rewards members who achieve 750 nights and 10 years of Platinum status by December 31, 2018 will be grandfathered into that Lifetime tier, which starting in 2019 will no longer be available to earn. Rewards members can also qualify under the current criteria (750 nights + 2M points) through year end.
As we shared previously, members can also qualify for all other Lifetime tiers through both the new criteria on an ongoing basis and under the current criteria through December 31, 2018. And remember, we’ll combine lifetime activity across both Rewards and SPG toward qualification when members combine accounts in August.
I would agree that Starwood Lurker's post clearly states that you can combine nights to achieve lifetime status. However it doesn't clearly address the grandfathered LTPP issue. Marriott has been consistent since the announcement that you will be able to combine nights to achieve lifetime status in the NEW program. What they haven't clearly stated is that you can combine nights to achieve grandfathered LTPP under the legacy programs. In fact, they have consistently used language that suggests you won't be able to use combined nights across the programs. They really need to clear that up as it would be a simple clarification and save people from a lot of confusion.