Originally Posted by
flyerfirsts
I think come renewal my wife will cancel her Brilliant, though I will keep mine. $350 is too much for the 85k night, but the extra nights are just enough to get me to where I'll get suite night awards each year. I don't place any value on the Platinum status because I'm sure it will just become the new Gold.
Nobody can be sure about anything at this point
2 things surprised me today
1. How shockingly bad the mid tier cards are
2. How one persons discussion with an Amex rep has led to doom and gloom about the platinum status losing benefits. On the flip side , Ben over at OMAAT actually talked to an upper level Marriott rep who denied that there will be any changes
Bottom line - it may or may not happen and it may happen next year or in the future
in the meantime, for those of us who renew before 1/23 enjoy the new benefits with the $450 AF. By next year things will become clearer and one can make a more informed decision