Mar 12, 2020, 3:18 am
Last edit by: blindman
UPDATE - 23rd April 2020
Status will be extended through to January 2022 (please wait for it to reflect in accounts. IHG say this will happen 'in the coming weeks'
Spire members will receive another choice benefit
See this post for links to IHG page https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32317728-post77.html
12th March 2020 Change in Requalification Requirement for IHG Status
In regard to the situation with the ongoing Coronavirus, IHG Rewards Club changed the requirment for earnng and requalification of Rewards Club Status
Gold: 7000 points / 7 nights (regular 10000 points / 10 nights)
Platinum: 30000 points / 30 nights (regular 40000 points / 40 nights)
Spire: 55000 points / 55 nights (regular 75000 points / 75 nights)
Link: https://www.ihg.com/content/gb/en/customer-care/travel-advisory
Please note, that IHG also mentions, that it may take up to 4 weeks until the updated information is available in the account overview.
Ambassador Status: extended for 3 months (China seems to be 6 months)
Royal Ambassador: will be extended through January 2022. The thread about this is here
For discussion of an extension of the Ambassador free night certificate see this thread.
For discussion on cancellations of stays (general bookings) see this thread.
For discusson on cancelations of stay in regard to events, conference, etc which are canceled, see this thread.
Status will be extended through to January 2022 (please wait for it to reflect in accounts. IHG say this will happen 'in the coming weeks'
Spire members will receive another choice benefit
See this post for links to IHG page https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32317728-post77.html
12th March 2020 Change in Requalification Requirement for IHG Status
In regard to the situation with the ongoing Coronavirus, IHG Rewards Club changed the requirment for earnng and requalification of Rewards Club Status
Gold: 7000 points / 7 nights (regular 10000 points / 10 nights)
Platinum: 30000 points / 30 nights (regular 40000 points / 40 nights)
Spire: 55000 points / 55 nights (regular 75000 points / 75 nights)
Link: https://www.ihg.com/content/gb/en/customer-care/travel-advisory
Please note, that IHG also mentions, that it may take up to 4 weeks until the updated information is available in the account overview.
Ambassador Status: extended for 3 months (China seems to be 6 months)
Royal Ambassador: will be extended through January 2022. The thread about this is here
For discussion of an extension of the Ambassador free night certificate see this thread.
For discussion on cancellations of stays (general bookings) see this thread.
For discusson on cancelations of stay in regard to events, conference, etc which are canceled, see this thread.
Coronavirus: IHG Rewards Club & InterContinental Ambassador membership extension
Mar 15, 2020, 8:13 pm
#16
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,741
I guess we all believe the numbers and reports by any of the governments (incl. the Chinese one), but alas these are individual decisions whether to travel or not. Keeping status is very low on my priority list right now. YMMV.
Now I wouldn't mind if IHG would finally come around and extend the validity of all types of Free Night Certs though (CC, RA, AMB) like Hilton did. So far nothing on that front.
Stay healthy everyone.
Now I wouldn't mind if IHG would finally come around and extend the validity of all types of Free Night Certs though (CC, RA, AMB) like Hilton did. So far nothing on that front.
Stay healthy everyone.
Mar 16, 2020, 3:51 am
#18
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brighton. UK
Programs: BA Gold / VS /IHG Diamond & Ambassador
Posts: 14,204
Oh that's good.
Nothing for me yet but TBH status of anything - hotels / airlines / tufty club* - is very low down on my list of things to worry about.
* obscure British reference of the day
Nothing for me yet but TBH status of anything - hotels / airlines / tufty club* - is very low down on my list of things to worry about.
* obscure British reference of the day
Mar 16, 2020, 6:20 am
#19
Moderator: InterContinental Hotels and Germany
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 6,553
Same here and my elite status with IHG is the last thing I am worried about ....
Mar 16, 2020, 7:42 am
#20
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
I'm not worried about status either. I am mostly worried about the daily workers at the hotels who will be sent home without any sufficient compensation. That is why I was happy to stay at IC's all last week and eat and drink in the hotel. I helped keep a few more people employed for a few more days. I do not yet have a business reason to travel this week and maybe not much for several weeks.
I am also worried about hotel owners deciding to shut the doors for a year or more to close off any expenses on their end. I seriously believe the panic steps that people and governments are taking will have a much worse effect on our society than the coronavirus.
I am also worried about hotel owners deciding to shut the doors for a year or more to close off any expenses on their end. I seriously believe the panic steps that people and governments are taking will have a much worse effect on our society than the coronavirus.
Mar 17, 2020, 5:26 am
#22
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,741
Same here with Spire status till 31 Dec 2021. Oddly it was showing that already for a while and not just the recently. Either way, thanks IHG.
Now how about extending those free night certificates of all sorts?
Now how about extending those free night certificates of all sorts?
Mar 17, 2020, 10:15 am
#23
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The IC Marseille just announced they are shutting down the hotel. Temporarily. I bet there will be many others shutting down. So it would be likely that all expirations are postponed in the program.
Mar 17, 2020, 11:25 am
#24
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA Premier Silver, AA, DL, IHG Diamond Amb, Marriott Silver, Hilton Silver, National
Posts: 1,530
That some people have their Spire Elite status already extended to 2021 is interesting. I just checked my account and found this:
Maintain Elite Status
You are currently an IHG® Rewards Club Elite member. To maintain your Elite status, either stay at least 10 qualifying nights with us or earn 10,000 qualifying points, within this calendar year. Discover all your earning options as a member, and refer to the FAQ for more information about program details.
I already have more than 10,000 qualifying points, and have had them for a while, but have not yet seen the extension. Guessing that time will tell....
And sure would love to know if they will give us an extension on the uncapped Chase night! Mine expires April 1, and was all set to use it next week in Australia. Not happening now...
Maintain Elite Status
You are currently an IHG® Rewards Club Elite member. To maintain your Elite status, either stay at least 10 qualifying nights with us or earn 10,000 qualifying points, within this calendar year. Discover all your earning options as a member, and refer to the FAQ for more information about program details.
I already have more than 10,000 qualifying points, and have had them for a while, but have not yet seen the extension. Guessing that time will tell....
And sure would love to know if they will give us an extension on the uncapped Chase night! Mine expires April 1, and was all set to use it next week in Australia. Not happening now...
Mar 17, 2020, 12:01 pm
#26
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA Premier Silver, AA, DL, IHG Diamond Amb, Marriott Silver, Hilton Silver, National
Posts: 1,530
BusinessCasualSport, Did you click on the "Maintain Elite Status" link to see what it said? That's where I found the language about needing just 10,000 points this year to maintain status.
Mar 17, 2020, 12:49 pm
#27
Join Date: Nov 2019
Programs: UA 1K, IHG Spire Ambassador, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 146
It is the same as the paragraph you posted earlier. Does that mean if i stay 10 additional nights, my status will be extended through 2021?
Mar 17, 2020, 2:47 pm
#29
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA Premier Silver, AA, DL, IHG Diamond Amb, Marriott Silver, Hilton Silver, National
Posts: 1,530
It clearly (something IHG is not known for) states "...either stay at least 10 qualifying nights with us or earn 10,000 qualifying points, within this calendar year. I don't see how they could say that means starting today, you need 10 nights or 10K QP. I will post if my status changes, please do the same.