Originally Posted by
Crampedin13A
So those already qualified for Diamond for 2026 from nights would have no lounge access until we hit 40 nights in 2026? That would be a good way to chase almost all your Diamonds away. I like the milestone idea but how would you transition those who have already qualified?
I don't think that's what would happen but also ... lounge access? What lounge is there to access?
Of my 80 nights this year I think maybe 10 of those were in properties that [I knew] had lounges (primarily ex-US) and I think I visited the lounges a combined total of maybe twice (I can only distinctly remember one -- in Belfast) so changes to lounge access are not likely to materially impact this Diamond's choices.
Originally Posted by
fed planner
I'm mostly curious where LTD status fits within all of these changes, and what erosion of benefits will occur. I just made 1MM with United, only to see those benefits erode starting in 2027 with companion status. It's frustrating, and does not build loyalty at all when benefits are given and then taken away (or even mentioned they might be taken away), but it is the world we live in today.
Ditto -- if they are going to degrade the normal Diamond it would be nice to throw us LTDs that also keep staying (and qualifying for Diamond) a bone of some kind... otherwise I might really need to give thought to building my Bonvoy quiver ('fake' Gold over there, and my toe-dip with a Moxy in Ireland was a spectacular failure -- was checked into a room that already had a woman in it after waiting an hour at the front desk -- neither of which has happened in 20 years of Hiltoning)
I can understand limiting benefits extended to "retirees"/"emeritus" members e.g. a 1MM that only flies a couple times a year, or a LTD that only stays a few times a year, but for those of us who have demonstrated long-term loyalty
and continue to drive substantial revenue it would be nice for that ongoing loyalty to be appreciated rather than taken for granted.