May 9, 2018, 11:36 am
Last edit by: rny321
PATHWAYS TO LIFETIME PLATINUM PREMIER ELITE STATUS:
1. Legacy Marriott Lifetime Platinum - 750 [MR+SPG] nights & 2MM Marriott Rewards points earned - not available after 1/1/2019
2. New Combined Program - 750 [MR+SPG] nights & 10 years combined/total as Platinum members previously under MR and/or SPG as of 12/31/2018 - not available after 1/1/2019
From members.marriott.com:
NOTE: Members that reach 750 nights and 10 years at Platinum by December 31, 2018 will be grandfathered into Lifetime Platinum Premier Elite status (notified January 2019).
FAQ from members.marriott.com
Q: CAN I EARN LIFETIME STATUS UNDER THE LEGACY REQUIREMENTS (ACTIVE PRIOR TO AUGUST 2018) FOR LIFETIME ELITE STATUS IN MARRIOTT REWARDS, RITZ-CARLTON REWARDS OR SPG? IF SO, WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED OF MY LIFETIME ELITE STATUS?
A: Yes, in addition to earning based on the new criteria, members can earn Lifetime Elite Status under the legacy requirements through the end of 2018. If Lifetime status is achieved by legacy requirements, between August and December 31, 2018 you will receive notice of your updated Lifetime Elite status in January 2019. If Lifetime status is achieved based on the new criteria, you will be notified both in August 2018 as well as any time it is achieved through the end of the year.
Example: An SPG member has 300 Lifetime nights, 4 years of Gold Elite Status, and 1 year of Platinum Elite Status after August, 2018. Under the SPG legacy Lifetime requirements, this member would earn Lifetime Gold Elite status which would reflect in their account January 2019.
Q: IF I WILL NOT BE GRANDFATHERED INTO LIFETIME PLATINUM PREMIER ELITE, WILL I HAVE THE ABILITY TO EARN INTO THIS LEVEL IN 2018?
A: Yes, members can earn Lifetime Platinum Premier Elite in 2018 if they achieve 750 Lifetime nights and 10 years at Platinum Elite status. This requirement is only for 2018 and will not be continued in future years. Members will receive notice of this Lifetime achievement in January 2019.
1. Legacy Marriott Lifetime Platinum - 750 [MR+SPG] nights & 2MM Marriott Rewards points earned - not available after 1/1/2019
2. New Combined Program - 750 [MR+SPG] nights & 10 years combined/total as Platinum members previously under MR and/or SPG as of 12/31/2018 - not available after 1/1/2019
From members.marriott.com:
NOTE: Members that reach 750 nights and 10 years at Platinum by December 31, 2018 will be grandfathered into Lifetime Platinum Premier Elite status (notified January 2019).
FAQ from members.marriott.com
Q: CAN I EARN LIFETIME STATUS UNDER THE LEGACY REQUIREMENTS (ACTIVE PRIOR TO AUGUST 2018) FOR LIFETIME ELITE STATUS IN MARRIOTT REWARDS, RITZ-CARLTON REWARDS OR SPG? IF SO, WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED OF MY LIFETIME ELITE STATUS?
A: Yes, in addition to earning based on the new criteria, members can earn Lifetime Elite Status under the legacy requirements through the end of 2018. If Lifetime status is achieved by legacy requirements, between August and December 31, 2018 you will receive notice of your updated Lifetime Elite status in January 2019. If Lifetime status is achieved based on the new criteria, you will be notified both in August 2018 as well as any time it is achieved through the end of the year.
Example: An SPG member has 300 Lifetime nights, 4 years of Gold Elite Status, and 1 year of Platinum Elite Status after August, 2018. Under the SPG legacy Lifetime requirements, this member would earn Lifetime Gold Elite status which would reflect in their account January 2019.
Q: IF I WILL NOT BE GRANDFATHERED INTO LIFETIME PLATINUM PREMIER ELITE, WILL I HAVE THE ABILITY TO EARN INTO THIS LEVEL IN 2018?
A: Yes, members can earn Lifetime Platinum Premier Elite in 2018 if they achieve 750 Lifetime nights and 10 years at Platinum Elite status. This requirement is only for 2018 and will not be continued in future years. Members will receive notice of this Lifetime achievement in January 2019.
SPG Lifetime Platinums Can Now Qualify For Lifetime Titanium Status
Mar 22, 2019, 5:11 pm
#1351
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
Yes, you needed over 750 LT nights to get LTT status and since LTT is no longer available LTP is the highest, at least until BONVoY changes their mind.
Mar 22, 2019, 5:13 pm
#1352
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Starwoods/ Marriott Life Time Platinum, Hilton-Diamond, and HP
Posts: 823
Mar 22, 2019, 9:53 pm
#1353
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,404
It could be a mistake in your favor as LTP from the SPG side requires ten years of PLAT status, not just 10+ years in the program (and 500 nights). You obviously didn't have anything close to LTG or LTP on the MR side and under the new rules for the combined program, LTP requires 600 nights and ten years of Plat (or old MR Gold) status.
Mar 23, 2019, 3:42 pm
#1354
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Starwoods/ Marriott Life Time Platinum, Hilton-Diamond, and HP
Posts: 823
It could be a mistake in your favor as LTP from the SPG side requires ten years of PLAT status, not just 10+ years in the program (and 500 nights). You obviously didn't have anything close to LTG or LTP on the MR side and under the new rules for the combined program, LTP requires 600 nights and ten years of Plat (or old MR Gold) status.
Mar 28, 2019, 11:02 am
#1355
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: UA1KMM SPGPLAT
Posts: 480
I've already been told at one hotel that I no longer qualify for a late checkout because I'm no longer a platinum member. The agent did not understand that I'm an ambassador member and lifetime titanium. I guess there is a learning curve.
Mar 28, 2019, 1:41 pm
#1356
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 175
haha yea, I had that at a courtyard last week... and they charged me for my free daily f&b credit everyday.
Mar 28, 2019, 7:00 pm
#1357
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: UA1KMM SPGPLAT
Posts: 480
I think it really varies by hotel. With some hotels, the GM reaches out via email welcoming me as an ambassador/titanium member. Its probably just a matter of educating employees -- especially at some of the smaller properties.
Mar 28, 2019, 11:39 pm
#1359
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: UA1KMM SPGPLAT
Posts: 480
Mar 30, 2019, 2:07 pm
#1360
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Hawaii & Texas
Programs: AA ExPlat / LT Plat / 3MM, Delta Plat, Bonvoy LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,109
Last edited by EXPLAT; Mar 30, 2019 at 2:18 pm
Mar 30, 2019, 4:03 pm
#1362
Join Date: Jan 2006
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond,
Posts: 439
Question. Under the old Marriott Rewards I had earned Lifetime Platinum status many years ago. I still have the card they used to issue with it. I’ve had consecutive Platinum Premier status for at least the past three years. To be honest, I don’t really monitor my status. I knew my status was converted to Titanium Elite. But today I looked at my online account and saw a screen that said I had 0 years toward silver elite lifetime status. Please don’t tell me I’m starting over. I have over 2600 nights.
Mar 30, 2019, 4:07 pm
#1363
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 32,038
Question. Under the old Marriott Rewards I had earned Lifetime Platinum status many years ago. I still have the card they used to issue with it. I’ve had consecutive Platinum Premier status for at least the past three years. To be honest, I don’t really monitor my status. I knew my status was converted to Titanium Elite. But today I looked at my online account and saw a screen that said I had 0 years toward silver elite lifetime status. Please don’t tell me I’m starting over. I have over 2600 nights.
As long as it still shows LTT for you ... I would not worry.
Mar 30, 2019, 4:35 pm
#1364
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
Question. Under the old Marriott Rewards I had earned Lifetime Platinum status many years ago. I still have the card they used to issue with it. I’ve had consecutive Platinum Premier status for at least the past three years. To be honest, I don’t really monitor my status. I knew my status was converted to Titanium Elite. But today I looked at my online account and saw a screen that said I had 0 years toward silver elite lifetime status. Please don’t tell me I’m starting over. I have over 2600 nights.
Mar 30, 2019, 6:53 pm
#1365
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
EXPLAT, I have the infinity symbol on my LT Gold (Marriott) account and it is Gold coloured. My LT Titanium (SPG) account also has same symbol but it’s grey coloured. What colour is yours?