Originally Posted by
UA-NYC
Devalues what it took many of us well over 750, 1,000, 1,500+, etc. nights to earn, erases any sense of brand loyalty, a disincentive to actually improve top tier benefits...so yes, glad Marriott hasn't followed their lead and hope they never do.
Could you imagine earning top status 'the hard way' and shelling out lots of points for a resort stay and STILL getting socked with a resort fee? What kind of 'brand loyalty' is that?