Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Programs: FB LTPE, BAEC GGL, EK Blue, SK Gold, Marriott Amb+LTT, IHG Diamond Amb, Accorhotels Silver
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Why would you think they would do that? That is one benefit I would definitely not cut, as its cost is really low.
What we will definitely see is different upgrade priorities. Differentiation could come from the fact that Bonvoy Plats, in 2/3 years timeframe, could not be eligible to Suite Upgrades, only when they use SNAs. Or that Ambassadors could have a suite upgrade guarantee or a Your24 guarantee.
But that is only speculation. Let's see how they handle the Feb 13th transition...