Originally Posted by
ChuckMango
What if marriott says sorry you can't cancel after merger current attached certs? Are you ready to go to Springdale?
Haha absolutely not... but I don't think that Marriott paid fair market value to acquire customers only to alienate them by penalizing customers for cancelling a refundable trip, post integration. Especially given that under the current regime, if you were to cancel a refundable stay, you would get your travel certificate back. Further, StarwoodLurker specifically gave instruction that in order to maximize value of your cert, you should attach. Even further, whenever I booked the reservation I was assured by a CSR that I could cancel. (Mind you, I know CSRs aren't the most reliable sources). But alas, if there is a scorched earth scenario where what you suggest transpires, I might just take comfort that I got a bargain on some UA miles and would likely switch my loyalty over to another flag. You win some you lose some.