Consolidated "Lifetime Diamond - Experiences, Questions, Is It Worth It?" thread
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#1
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Join Date: May 2008
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Consolidated "Lifetime Diamond - Experiences, Questions, Is It Worth It?" thread
I just got off the phone with the "diamond desk" (quotes b/c I rarely get a real diamond desk rep) and was told that my expiring Diamond card is my card for life. Is that correct? I understand that my info is stored electronically, but it seems a bit out of whack with any other loyalty program. I have new Hyatt and SPG cards, new UA and DL cards.
Indeed, it probably doesn't matter at all - then why post a new thread - because it just seems odd...
If my Diamond card is my card for life, then why have an expiration date? (Also, the "Diamond" rep was a bit snotty to me when I asked)
I can't wait for that check in where the desk clerk tells me that my Diamond status has expired because: "it says so right there on your expired Diamond card."
[I think I remember thread about new cards but searched and didn't find it]
Cheers -
Indeed, it probably doesn't matter at all - then why post a new thread - because it just seems odd...

I can't wait for that check in where the desk clerk tells me that my Diamond status has expired because: "it says so right there on your expired Diamond card."
[I think I remember thread about new cards but searched and didn't find it]
Cheers -
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#4
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: GNV which is not where we would like to be :)
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IIRC the tier you have is good for the calendar year and if you do not earn the points required to maintain that tier you will revert to the tier based on earned points. As stated earlier the card is yours to keep.
#5
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#7
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ATL
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I don't understand the OP. You find it odd that you get to keep your card? Why? Were you expecting them to ask for it back? You get to keep your credit cards after they expire. You get to keep your passport after it expires. The key is they have all expired and so are basically worthless except for sentimental value.
#8
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Location: Easton, CT, USA
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You should get a new card with a new expiration date. You do not get one card and use it for life.
Search for the dozens of threads about the cards and how they always have the wrong dates, etc.
See this thread for the day by day update of cards coming out
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...edentials.html
Search for the dozens of threads about the cards and how they always have the wrong dates, etc.
See this thread for the day by day update of cards coming out
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...edentials.html
#9
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Oakland, CA
Posts: 200
I don't understand the OP. You find it odd that you get to keep your card? Why? Were you expecting them to ask for it back? You get to keep your credit cards after they expire. You get to keep your passport after it expires. The key is they have all expired and so are basically worthless except for sentimental value.
#10
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: CO hublette
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I had to show my card to the manager at ADT to prove I was diamond even though my reservation stated so. No upgrade, but I still wanted lounge access.
#11
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If I understand correctly, the OP is not concerned about returning the card, but about not getting a new card every year (as with most frequent flyer/guest programs). From what I understand from the OP, every year that s/he requalifies for diamond, s/he's still supposed to use the same card (with the now expired date on it).
And in reply to a couple other posts: 1) Good idea about requesting a new card - just did that; 2) I too have had problems at LAS Hilton, my US BOS-LAS-TUS flight never quite did make it to TUS and but for a sympathetic desk clerk at ~2AM, I would not have received any benefits. [ended up with a two level-ish room, a few steps down from the "bedroom" into a "living room" area, with doors that opened up to a pool - too bad I didn't get to enjoy it]
Cheers -
#12
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i agree the card is barely used but its still nice to have it in the unlikely evert you need it (lv hilton is an example)....
i have been diamond for over 3 years now....i get a new card every year....
i have been diamond for over 3 years now....i get a new card every year....
#13
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I got my Dia card in the mail today and in the expiration field it says "Lifetime". Maybe that's because I just signed up for the Surpass? 




#14
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: US Chairman, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum
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Lifetime ehh? If that card ever cracks, fades, peels, demagnetizes, or befalls other issues that may compromise it's lifetime longevity I would certainly call and demand another one.
Gotta makes sure it truly stands the test of time.
-- Mia
Gotta makes sure it truly stands the test of time.

-- Mia
#15
Lifetime Diamond Status Arrives at Hilton Honors — With Required Qualifications
This thread is for any news or questions regarding the announcement of lifetime status coming to HHonors.
Just to keep it to one place!
Wiki will have the latest info, but for those on mobile devices and using FT app the news was posted by our rep in this post and states:
If you find any other news relating to this exciting new and welcome development please post it in this thread!
Some interesting bits to glean from the above:
-Diamond members only and invite needed rather than automatic.
-Definitely worth getting your email situation sorted to ensure you can receive this invite if you would be 'invited' !
Just to keep it to one place!
Wiki will have the latest info, but for those on mobile devices and using FT app the news was posted by our rep in this post and states:
In 2015, HHonors will begin introducing Lifetime Diamond Status! As you may know, we’re always looking for new ways to reward you and we take into consideration your feedback on ways to recognize our most loyal members. Over the past several years, we’ve heard from you that Lifetime Diamond Status is important to you and I’m thrilled to announce that we will be inviting some of our most tenured Diamond members into this status.
I’ll have more details for you in early 2015 and I understand our first Lifetime Diamond members will receive their invitations in the early part of 2015. At this time, this is all the information I have on Lifetime Diamond Status, but I will do my best to keep you all updated as I hear more!
I’ll have more details for you in early 2015 and I understand our first Lifetime Diamond members will receive their invitations in the early part of 2015. At this time, this is all the information I have on Lifetime Diamond Status, but I will do my best to keep you all updated as I hear more!
Some interesting bits to glean from the above:
-Diamond members only and invite needed rather than automatic.
-Definitely worth getting your email situation sorted to ensure you can receive this invite if you would be 'invited' !
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