What is expedited transfer (well I guess it's self explanatory but do the guarantee a certain number of days) and how much does it cost?

Not sure what the cost is today. I think it used to be around $15 or so, but for Platinum elites it was free. Don't know if the rules have changed over the years or not though.

I did check the Travel Rewards Marriott webpage and all it says is "contact your local Marriott Rewards office to inquire about express service (may include a fee)." So you might call and ask them if Platinum members still get expedited transfers at no additional cost.

Me too. Aren't there 4 different levels in Marriott now? Maybe they'll keep them and just assign the current Starwood-only airlines to one of them.

I'm thinking of buying a 7 day cat 1-5 120K miles package. How does booking the room work? Is there an option to upgrade to a suite or do "cash and points" for a suite? Or am I stuck with the standard room the entire time? Super bummed they don't allow the 5 day packages. 7 days is a long time to be stuck in a standard room with 2 kids!

If I was gifted a stay by a relative, can I call in to change hotels and dates? I am listed as primary on the reservation, but don't know if only the original account holder can modify reservations.

When you book the room, if available, you will be provided options to upgrade the room. I've seen upgrades available via cash or upgrade certificates. For example, I stayed at the Paris Rive Gauche in a suite. We used a 7-day certificate (Cat 7 or 8, can't remember), plus 70 EUR/day for the upgrade.

Yes there are currently 4 Levels.. They should keep them all and just fill them in line with the current levels.

Alaska (AS): Ordered 4/30 afternoon, posted 5/8 evening

Thank you for sharing! I got my miles too! Ordered 5/5 and posted around same time (evening 5/8) (I checked this morning and nothing).

Are there any recent data points on timing of travel package transfers to Etihad? Many thanks.

yeah, mine also posted today (requested on April 30)

For mine:

Alaska Mileage Plan: Ordered 5/11 afternoon; posted 5/11 evening using express service. Got 10K bonus points for the 1 hour long wait to redeem the Travel Package.

Is that 10k Marriott or 10k Mileage Plan?

Never got this. Will be happy to get either.