Originally Posted by
RedSun
No, the real rate can't be up by 50%. It has to stay within its own peak off-peak band. For Category 6, the band is 40,000 to 60,000. Marriott can't charge you 70,000 points or 35,000 for your wildest dream.
From 40K to 60K in the Category 6 band, the increase from off-peak to peak is a 50%. In Category 1, off-peak to peak is a 100% increase (5K, 7.5K, 10K)
James