Platinum qualification
May 2, 2012, 5:17 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ORD
Programs: Hertz Presidents, UA Plat, IHG Plat, MR Plat, HH Gold
Posts: 423
Platinum qualification
2012 Year-to-date Summary
Points Earned:49,374
Qualifying Nights:16
Only 50 more qualifying nights or 10,626 more points to earn Platinum Elite.
Points Earned:49,374
Qualifying Nights:16
Only 50 more qualifying nights or 10,626 more points to earn Platinum Elite.
May 2, 2012, 5:57 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: England
Programs: IHG
Posts: 526
You're right, it's crazy.
No one qualifies for Platinum by staying 50 nights and members who actually reach 50 nights receive no additional benefits.
However, if your personal stats show 16 qualifying stays it should state 34 more nights needed, not 50 as per your OP
.
No one qualifies for Platinum by staying 50 nights and members who actually reach 50 nights receive no additional benefits.
However, if your personal stats show 16 qualifying stays it should state 34 more nights needed, not 50 as per your OP
.
May 2, 2012, 7:27 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ORD
Programs: Hertz Presidents, UA Plat, IHG Plat, MR Plat, HH Gold
Posts: 423
That's a good point. It's been showing 50 for a while. I guess their site is broken.
May 2, 2012, 9:16 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SDF
Programs: Delta PM, IC Ambassador, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,195
I'll beat that. And I'm sure others can beat me.
Points Earned: 42,533
Qualifying Nights: 0
Only 50 more qualifying nights or 17,467 more points to maintain Platinum Ambassador for next year.
Points Earned: 42,533
Qualifying Nights: 0
Only 50 more qualifying nights or 17,467 more points to maintain Platinum Ambassador for next year.
May 2, 2012, 9:25 pm
#6
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: BTR/MSY
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LTP, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,258
It is absolutely ridiculous. I requalified for Platinum Ambassador in the last week of January after a couple 5000 bonus points stays and the 2011 Q4 promo points posting.
May 2, 2012, 9:59 pm
#8
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: UK
Programs: IHG Plat; CC Gold
Posts: 845
This year the points from the last quarter helped (pernally I got 24k) and the previous year ther were crack the case points, which gave people a head start.
May 4, 2012, 8:33 pm
#9
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ORD
Programs: Hertz Presidents, UA Plat, IHG Plat, MR Plat, HH Gold
Posts: 423
I have several reservations in the system now. Once I make platinum, do I need to call to make sure my new status is reflected on my reservation?
May 4, 2012, 9:49 pm
#10
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 44,600
I wouldnt say that. In 2010, I requalified on nights since my 1st stay of the year was 60 nights at an IC. about 30k in points from some promos plus the base points.
May 5, 2012, 4:01 am
#11
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: England
Programs: IHG
Posts: 526
Yes silly me, I overlooked people who's first annual stay is 60 consecutive IC nights.
You're always on the ball Dave, I'm surprised you failed to negotiate more than 500 points per night for your business.
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TimF1975
I have several reservations in the system now. Once I make platinum, do I need to call to make sure my new status is reflected on my reservation?
Tim, at some time during the 24 hours before check-in the hotel will prepare your reservation. During this time they should check the system and note the change in your status.
I suggest saying nothing and wait to be greeted as a Platinum member, if they fail to do so you could politely enquire if they provide any benefits for Platinum members. From their reaction you'll discover if they are aware of your recent PC upgrade.
You're always on the ball Dave, I'm surprised you failed to negotiate more than 500 points per night for your business.
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TimF1975
I have several reservations in the system now. Once I make platinum, do I need to call to make sure my new status is reflected on my reservation?
Tim, at some time during the 24 hours before check-in the hotel will prepare your reservation. During this time they should check the system and note the change in your status.
I suggest saying nothing and wait to be greeted as a Platinum member, if they fail to do so you could politely enquire if they provide any benefits for Platinum members. From their reaction you'll discover if they are aware of your recent PC upgrade.
May 5, 2012, 4:56 am
#12
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 44,600
Was more than happy with what they were giving me, even if not that many points ; was the 1st time I requalified on nights
May 5, 2012, 4:58 am
#13
Moderator: InterContinental Hotels and Germany
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 6,552
Edited to add: I found the post, where PriorityClubRewards confirmed this: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16904080-post4.html
May 5, 2012, 5:46 am
#14
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: England
Programs: IHG
Posts: 526
Yes absolutely right, the system will show Tim's Gold status at time of booking and if you're upgraded to Plat before arrival the hotel should pick it up.
A few years ago I made an IC reservation as an Ambassador and requalified for RA one week before arrival. The hotel insisted I was not a RA and asked me to log into my account to prove it.
A few years ago I made an IC reservation as an Ambassador and requalified for RA one week before arrival. The hotel insisted I was not a RA and asked me to log into my account to prove it.
May 5, 2012, 11:49 pm
#15
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,423