Originally Posted by
khabah
Unless lounges are going to be done away with for good after this - something I don’t think/hope will happen - what benefit does it serve Marriott to flood their membership base with all these Elites? With everyone essentially getting five to fifty free nights, the gift of Platinum from Ambassador Elites and status extended through to 2022 anyway, we’ll eventually see hordes of Platinum and Titanium members clamoring for lounge space, upgrades and benefits. Ambassador Elite status certainly has no meaningful or tangible benefits beyond Titanium
khabah
Interesting points and with lounges if travel is slow ot pickup it shouldnt be an issue short term but if the virus is indeed still with us in 6-12 months but tarvel does increases a short term option for Marriott could be to limit Lounge access to Titanium and above. Obviously wouldnt be popular but it would be a better option than removing lounges all together. You either book it or dont get it unless Titanium or above until we can allow full (overcrowding) in our lounges once more.
I do feel at the moment the travel industry is coming from an angle that for the next 18 months things will be hugely reduced hence they are throwing the benifits at people to make it appear they are doing lots without it costng them money up front. If things improve quicker than they expect it might come back to bite in various ways!