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I simply can't see them taking away our 7 nights and giving us points worth 1-2 nights instead. Either turn the voucher into 7 nights at a similar level in the new program or give us the points back so we can book 7 nights. I have 4 vouchers and if they do devalue them and I end up with only a handful of nights I personally will be taking them to SCC.

Or try to be a class plaintiff in one of the actions that will inevitably be filed if they flat out try to screw customers on certificates that on their face are valid for 1 year from issuance.

While Marriott certainly has the right to change their rewards program how they see fit, changing an existing certificate good for a specified service--for example, nights at a hotel--with a defined value and expiration date is a different situation. Cancelling them and giving a small fraction of current value would be more akin to cancelling a gift certificate before its expiration date and giving a fraction of the value back in company script.

I will also be taking Marriott to small claims court if they decide to not honour the 7 nights. Marriott T&C can state all it wants about changing the program but just because you print it doesn't make it legal and will hold up in court.

You reminded me to grab a screenshot of my certificates, just in case...

hi all, looking for some advice.

I have a ton of AMEX points - 390k, which currently would convert to 195k starwood points (Amex Canada)

Combined with existing starwood poiints, i ahve enough MRP for about 3 top tier or close to top tier travel packages. I ahve one that I need to use on a current category 8 booking for stay in August.

I'm in Canada, so am typically used to using aeroplan for airline stuff. However, I see UA and AA often being used as well.

I'm wondering if i should send all to aeroplan, or diversify to the others? Any advice is appreciated!

I'd convert these to SPG and then on to SQ - 485K SQ miles can get you two RT tickets in Biz or better anywhere SQ flies.

Forget about AS or UA where the availability is really miserable and hotel rooms can always be had at a discount.

SQ = singapore airlines?
are you saying skip travel package all together? or get a travel package with SQ, max miles?

485k SQ seems like alot - it doesnt seem they fly from Toronto, which is where I am, lol

I wouldn't be concerned. MR is going to honor your 7 nights 100 % for sure.

Picked up two TP's. The first is a cat 6 (assigned) and the second is a cat 1-5 (floater). The CSR knew exactly how to handle everything and sounded very experienced at this. Also asked a couple of questions. The first is what happens to floaters after the merger. Her response was they will stay in the account as is until we decide what to do with it. At that time we will need to do a points adjustment based on what we book. The second question was when is the merger going to happen. She said they were originally told August 1 but are now being told it's being moved back a week or two.

Although I agree it's a little off topic, it is still very relevant to everyone interested in this thread. This is because, if you have enough points for a TP, you also have enough points to redeem 5 or more nights at a Category 8 property at Category 7 rates. I think people should strongly examine whether it makes sense to do a TP or to wait redeem for what could be a very lucrative hotel stay (or even book out ahead of time and request a points refund - another option)

Judge: Did MR make you whole by refunding you the amount of miles spent on the package minus the number of airlines miles?
You: Yes
Judge: Case dismissed. NEXT!