Originally Posted by FlyingBeanCounter

It is pretty straight forward I think - for those of us who qualified inspite of the virus there is certainly an issue.

I would love to be guaranteed (or have a better shot at) upgrades every time I stayed next year. That is much more likely if there are less platimums/titaniums/ambassadors. I would also like reduced crowds in the lounges and what not. I understand the DYKWIA approach from people who will likely miss status this year. It would be great if everyone was on a level playing field and we all either had a chance to get it or else missed it for some reason. That is not the case. I traveled to asia in spite of the virus. I stayed in places that were quarantining people. I paid for my own travel. The message extending status to people who did not earn it sends is unbelievably tone deaf if they do not at the same time recognize and reward those of us who stuck with Marriott when things were tough.

I don't know why we discuss this though - Marriott will screw us in the end. Remember the LTPP? Some got LTTP if they stayed enough nights and did the same thing. They shut that off and now those of us who will hit that same threshold would be denied the same privilege. I would expect to see Marriott do something similar here. They will certainly take something away from someone who would otherwise deserve it - that is what they do. Marriott is tone deaf.