I have heard that 10 years of Platinum gains Lifetime Platinum status. I have also heard that this is no longer offered. Be that as it may, is there any special designation for Lifetime Platinum?

I was offered Platinum for 2007 eventhough I fell far short of qualifying on annual qualification standards. My card looks like it did last year and the welcome letter does mention about requalifying for 2008 requires 75 nights. I had planned to stay at another hotel chain because Gold status take fewer nights but I may have to stay at Marriott properties now.

Maybe this is my lucky year as the airline I travel with offered me their top tier frequent flyer level eventhough I did not requalify for that either. I suppose I should buy PowerBall tickets for tomorrow.