Originally Posted by
RogerD408
They have toggled on whether your linked status to MR, for example, will get you new program status. Last I saw as Yes.
This was clarified a week ago. The marketing materials were updated. Linked status does not matter in the new program qualification. Status is based on level achieved in the primary program. So an SPG Gold who linked to Marriott Gold will be Gold in the new program. not Plat 50 like those who qualified on the Marriott side for MR Gold.
From the updated marketing materials:
Elite tier will be based on the status earned, not status granted via linking and status matching. See chart below for August status.
And note again the reference is to status in Aug, not when accounts are merged.