Apr 16, 2018, 4:15 pm
Last edit by: dayone
This thread (post #5 from Marriott Rewards Insider) has the official announcement of changes effective later in 2018.
An earlier, speculative discussion appears in the following closed thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...tus-tiers.html
An earlier, speculative discussion appears in the following closed thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...tus-tiers.html
Official announcement – See how our three loyalty programs will become one in August
Jun 2, 2018, 12:23 pm
#856
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Programs: DL DM, Bonvoy LTT, HH Diam, UA Silver, USAF million miler ;)
Posts: 1,596
Again, CJ, I appreciate your help, but I'm still stuck on this.
I saw the Lurker's response as well, but it literally just says the first half of the answer- that you have until Dec 31 to complete the old LTP.
Still doesn't say that that will transfer over to LTPP after August. You could ASSUME this based on the fact that this was the question asked, but IMO the Lurker didn't respond to the question.
I saw the Lurker's response as well, but it literally just says the first half of the answer- that you have until Dec 31 to complete the old LTP.
Still doesn't say that that will transfer over to LTPP after August. You could ASSUME this based on the fact that this was the question asked, but IMO the Lurker didn't respond to the question.
Found it! from this page, near the bottom, number 5.
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In addition, members that achieve Marriott Rewards Lifetime Platinum under the legacy requirements by year end will also be grandfathered into Lifetime Platinum Premier Elite status.
Jun 4, 2018, 6:07 pm
#857
Join Date: Dec 2007
Programs: Air New Zealand Elite
Posts: 445
Hi a slightly related question. Does anyone know if the Marriott Gold elites will still be allowed free breakfast and lounge access after 1 August 2018? This has some bearing on whether I keep my existing October booking at a Marriott hotel. thanks in advance.
Jun 4, 2018, 6:41 pm
#858
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
Current MR Gold will become the new MR Plat, hence you will get Breakfast at lounge or at the restaurant depending the property arrangement.
Jun 4, 2018, 8:44 pm
#859
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 297
However, you can pay a fee to upgrade your room for lounge access (if it's worth it!)
Jun 4, 2018, 8:53 pm
#860
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,555
If you were MR Gold thanks to a few SPG stays and a status match over to Marriott, I believe that ends on Aug 1.
Jun 4, 2018, 10:02 pm
#861
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kan@da
Programs: Anything with sweet spots
Posts: 1,790
I have over 100 nights this year, mainly from rollover nights and meetings. Will I get Suite Night Awards or Choice Benefit after the two programs are merged ?
Jun 5, 2018, 2:40 pm
#862
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 166
I currently have Marriott Gold status as a result of being given a soft landing from the Marriott Platinum status I held last year (didn't have enough nights to requalify). Come August will this automatically convert to Platinum or will my new status be solely based on the number of nights last year? Thanks!
Jun 5, 2018, 4:13 pm
#863
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
I currently have Marriott Gold status as a result of being given a soft landing from the Marriott Platinum status I held last year (didn't have enough nights to requalify). Come August will this automatically convert to Platinum or will my new status be solely based on the number of nights last year? Thanks!
Jun 5, 2018, 7:02 pm
#864
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 166
I'll definitely have 50 nights in by year end, but could potentially rearrange things to achieve it by August. Will give it a wee think, but worse case is I have the new Gold level for a few months. Thanks again.
Jun 6, 2018, 6:43 am
#865
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Finally back in Boston after escaping from New York
Posts: 13,644
Do we have an answer yet on elite nights for credit cards in 2018? I've got two cards, one biz and one personal, which cycle in Oct/Nov. Not sure if the 15 elite nights per year maximum kicks in this August or in 2019. Thanks.
I tried calling Marriott, and it was an exercise in max frustration. Spoke to five different people over two calls, got called the wrong name twice, hung up on once, etc. There are some kinks in the system.
Mike
I tried calling Marriott, and it was an exercise in max frustration. Spoke to five different people over two calls, got called the wrong name twice, hung up on once, etc. There are some kinks in the system.
Mike
Jun 6, 2018, 6:52 am
#866
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BDU
Programs: DL:MM, Marriott:LTT
Posts: 8,779
My niece is in college and has a summer job as a phone agent for a different chain. On Sunday she and one of her friends who is also working there asked me about the merger. They are working for a different chain but people are calling them demanding answers. I gave them a very high level three minutes and they were very thankful. If in one week of working for a different hotel chain they were already frustrated by this one can only imagine how bad it must be for the phone agents at Marriott.
Jun 6, 2018, 10:58 am
#867
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Finally back in Boston after escaping from New York
Posts: 13,644
Not that it is any excuse, nobody should give you a wrong name or hang up on you, but you have to feel bad for the phone agents. It's a low paying job and there must be so much confusion and pressure right now.
My niece is in college and has a summer job as a phone agent for a different chain. On Sunday she and one of her friends who is also working there asked me about the merger. They are working for a different chain but people are calling them demanding answers. I gave them a very high level three minutes and they were very thankful. If in one week of working for a different hotel chain they were already frustrated by this one can only imagine how bad it must be for the phone agents at Marriott.
My niece is in college and has a summer job as a phone agent for a different chain. On Sunday she and one of her friends who is also working there asked me about the merger. They are working for a different chain but people are calling them demanding answers. I gave them a very high level three minutes and they were very thankful. If in one week of working for a different hotel chain they were already frustrated by this one can only imagine how bad it must be for the phone agents at Marriott.
For the most part, I don't blame the individuals. The company should make sure that they are prepared to answer questions or, in the alternative, know who to send me to to get those answers. That is Marriott's fault.
The only time I get annoyed at an individual is when they try to guess at an answer, rather than simply saying, I don't know, but let me find somebody who can help.
What they really need is a team dedicated to new MR program. Doesn't need to be big, but they're wasting more resources by not having a centralized knowledge base.
Mike
Jun 6, 2018, 3:11 pm
#868
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 99
Curious if anyone knows this answer as well. We'll be made Platinum Premier for sure but wondering if we'll get those suite night awards immediately in August.
Jun 6, 2018, 5:01 pm
#869
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: CHS
Programs: UA GS, Bonvoy Amabassador, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,589
I know this isn't absolute, but so far other than status match levels, pretty much anyway you earn actual status in 2018 looks like it will fly for 2018 (and by proxy 2019) however to get SNA in 2019, you will have to earn them using the new rules which probably won't be quite a generous with meetings and such, as they are under a separate program for Marriott.
Jun 6, 2018, 5:24 pm
#870
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,324
If you are over 75 nights in the current MR when new program kicks in it should trigger emails within a few days asking you to choose your 50 night and 75 night gift.