Titanium Elite, but no soft landing (yet) to Platinum
Mar 6, 2019, 9:17 am
#16
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
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I have a slightly different problem, but didn't know where to ask other than here: I was Platinum and I specifically called the Platinum line when the after the Bonvoy date(s) were announced for 5-Mar, etc. probably in February as we were booking our honeymoon to confirm that I would remain Platinum for the rest of the year, even after the change-over and was assured I'd have it "through the end of the year." I would very likely be challenged for maintaining status this year, but it affected honeymoon decisions...
Naturally, I booked W Maldives with points advance, which increases in value due to free breakfast from Platinum status and the add'l % discount on food/beverage -- the points advance I understood was a common problem and fixable (60K -> 85K / night)... however, I'm not sure necessarily how, or if, the other problem can be fixed?
Naturally, I booked W Maldives with points advance, which increases in value due to free breakfast from Platinum status and the add'l % discount on food/beverage -- the points advance I understood was a common problem and fixable (60K -> 85K / night)... however, I'm not sure necessarily how, or if, the other problem can be fixed?
How did you qualify for 2019 Platinum?
Last edited by cfischer; Mar 6, 2019 at 9:29 am
Mar 6, 2019, 9:25 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 542
I have the same "issue". I'm still Titanium, despite only staying 53 nights. I'll take it since I really value the United Silver (E+ upgrades). My stays are all leisure so airline loyalty is out of reach for me. I've flown something like 8 segments with United and I've gotten E+ on all of them and even F on one. Great experience and very nice benefit.
Mar 6, 2019, 9:29 am
#18
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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I have the same "issue". I'm still Titanium, despite only staying 53 nights. I'll take it since I really value the United Silver (E+ upgrades). My stays are all leisure so airline loyalty is out of reach for me. I've flown something like 8 segments with United and I've gotten E+ on all of them and even F on one. Great experience and very nice benefit.
Mar 6, 2019, 10:05 am
#19
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: WAW
Programs: A3(*G), Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,534
Just posted on a similar thread that I'm still showing Titanium Elite but expected to be Platinum after the sweep. My UA account is showing Silver also 
Mar 12, 2019, 2:43 pm
#20
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: UA Premier Gold, Starwood Gold, Plat AE, CO PP MC, Marriott Rewards Plat, Virgin Elevate Gold
Posts: 1,416
As of today, 3/12, I am still Titanium, and as previously stated, I am now United Silver.
For whatever reason, I dont think i am going to soft land anywhere but stay Titanium
For whatever reason, I dont think i am going to soft land anywhere but stay Titanium
Mar 12, 2019, 2:55 pm
#21
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
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Very odd to see multiple references to "soft landing" when the posters in question met the criteria for Platinum.
"Soft landing" is when you don't even meet the criteria for the lower level of status, but you get it anyhow as a courtesy...
"Soft landing" is when you don't even meet the criteria for the lower level of status, but you get it anyhow as a courtesy...
Mar 13, 2019, 5:06 am
#22
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: AVL
Programs: Hhonors Diamond, Bonvoy LT Plat, TSA vilifier extraordinaire, Once upon a time... US Silver, AA Gold
Posts: 1,313
DP: 38 nights last year and still a Plat. (Supposed to have 50). This is my 4th or 5th straight year of being slightly under 50 nights and keeping the 50 night status (used to be Gold, I should change my avatar). FWIW, I am still Diamond at Hilton, but having the free breakfast perk keeps me booking at Marriott.
May 28, 2019, 8:56 pm
#25
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 733
On the other hand, I had 65 EQNs last year and moved from Plat Premier to Titanium (Feb. 13 IIRC) to Platinum (Feb. 14). No such luck retaining status when just 10 EQNs short (would have requalified in 2018 if Amex Canada was quicker in implementing the 15 EQN/yr benefit).
Luckily by May 14 I crossed 75 EQNs for 2019 and I am now Titanium again.
Luckily by May 14 I crossed 75 EQNs for 2019 and I am now Titanium again.