Originally Posted by
expressboy
Still showing Gold Elite in the Marriott Program as 1K. Anyone have their status upped to Platinum? I have stays coming up in November and having lounge access is the main reason to pick Marriott over the other alternatives.
Originally Posted by
Counsellor
I believe Marriott announced that their new program will (for the most part) take effect on 18 August. I'd wait until then before drawing any speculative conclusions
They just made the announcement today. Looks like they will be matching to Marriott Plat. Any registrations after August will be matched to Gold.
https://insiders.marriottrewards.com...rogram-changes
As a valued United MileagePlus® Premier® member who is currently receiving complimentary Marriott Rewards® Gold Elite status through RewardsPlus, you’ll be elevated to Platinum Elite status in August 2018 through January 2019, as a result of Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®) becoming one Loyalty Program.* Platinum Elite benefits will include lounge access (restrictions apply), 50% points bonus and more.
United MileagePlus members receive:
- Complimentary Gold Elite status in Rewards and SPG (open to MileagePlus Premier Gold members and above, registration required***)
- Conversion of MileagePlus award miles into points at a 1:1 ratio (open to Premier Silver members and above, registration not required)
- 10% more MileagePlus miles when converting points into MileagePlus miles (open to all members, registration not required)
- 10% more MileagePlus miles when redeeming points for RewardsPlus Travel Packages (open to all members, registration not required)
***Eligible MileagePlus members can register for complimentary Gold Elite status at
united.com/rewardsplus. MileagePlus members, registered in RewardsPlus prior to August 2018 and currently enjoying Marriott Rewards Gold Elite status, will receive the updated Platinum Elite status with Rewards and SPG through January 2019. In February 2019, all registered MileagePlus members who requalify for RewardsPlus for the next program year will receive the updated Gold Elite status benefits for a full calendar year with Rewards and SPG. To learn more about the updated Gold Elite status benefits, visit
members.marriott.com.