How Will 2019 Novel Coronavirus Affect Hilton Honors Elite Status?
Mar 25, 2020, 10:35 am
#16
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: Hilton Diamond + Marriott Gold
Posts: 70
According to a message posted to the hilton.com web site this morning, "We are extending your 2020 member status through March 31, 2022. This means you will continue to enjoy all the Diamond, Gold or Silver benefits you have access to today for the next 24 months"
In addition, anyone whose status was set to be downgraded at the end of this month will have their current status extended until March 31, 2021.
This is a nice move and very much appreciated.
In addition, anyone whose status was set to be downgraded at the end of this month will have their current status extended until March 31, 2021.
This is a nice move and very much appreciated.
Mar 25, 2020, 11:03 am
#17
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,477
According to a message posted to the hilton.com web site this morning, "We are extending your 2020 member status through March 31, 2022. This means you will continue to enjoy all the Diamond, Gold or Silver benefits you have access to today for the next 24 months"
In addition, anyone whose status was set to be downgraded at the end of this month will have their current status extended until March 31, 2021.
This is a nice move and very much appreciated.
In addition, anyone whose status was set to be downgraded at the end of this month will have their current status extended until March 31, 2021.
This is a nice move and very much appreciated.
Mar 25, 2020, 6:43 pm
#18
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
Is this really a big deal? What percentage of Hilton members get their status from having a Credit card - like Gold from AmEx Plat. Or Diamond from the Aspire card?
CC status (assuming you keep the CC), doesn't change regardless of number of nights.
CC status (assuming you keep the CC), doesn't change regardless of number of nights.
Mar 26, 2020, 5:29 am
#19
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: BAEC Silver, Flying Blue Platinum; Hilton Gold, IHG Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Wyndham Diamond
Posts: 788
Outside the US, probably a lot of them.
Mar 26, 2020, 6:04 am
#20
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Singapore
Programs: HHonor Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium, Singapore Airlines Solitaire PPS, Malaysia Airlines Enrich Platinum
Posts: 12
Mar 26, 2020, 7:23 am
#21
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 650
The idea was the ensure that no-one's status and status renewal would be prejudiced by COVID-19 such as losing status in 2021 because of inability to complete stays this year. Hilton have achieved that and arguably more.
So whilst you have not had a windfall you are in the same position that you would have otherwise been. I suppose there will likely be more people with Status in 2021 so there will be "benefit dilution" but Hilton might solve that by not status matching next year.
Overall, H have done a good job.
Last edited by flieduk; Mar 26, 2020 at 7:23 am Reason: Insert quoted text
Mar 26, 2020, 8:13 am
#22
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,024
Hilton Renewing Status for All 2020-2021-2022
I'll close this and invite the discussion to continue there.
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