Dirk-
Thanks for coming out and trying to clarify and address the issues at hand here. No stones coming your way from me.
While I now better understand your position and intent, and admittedly even agree with some of what you say, your comment that "I still think this is a reasonable base to find a mutual agreement benefiting both sides" did catch my eye!
Reviewing,
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by djohannw:
[B...In that response I asked for 10 years comped diamond, honoring all nights I really need at the confirmed 0$-rate and a couple of HHonors points (unspecified amount) for each night I don't. I still think this is a reasonable base to find a mutual agreement benefiting both sides...
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Really?
If the reservation system actually permitted booking further out, would you, or I, or anyone, book say 3,100 rooms - just for good measure?
Don't we need to be somewhat "reasonable" and fair in our booking behavior and in our negotiations as well? i hope so.
Let's not go overboard, and also try to think of the other side/persons involved!
This is not a WAR, is it? As noted previously by boomer and subsequently quoted by me, it is not about world peace her on FT, but rather simply about accumulating and maximizing miles and points.
We ALL like 'em, and want 'em, but IMHO, Hilton has been quite upstanding and fair in response as I noted above and I do hope we ALL can try to do the same.
As I'd joked before, what do I get for NOT booking this rate? I have not yet heard from Hilton!
All the best to you in obtaining a prompt and hopefully mutually satisfactory resolution.
Have a great weekend everyone!