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
Aug 13, 2018, 9:52 am
#1111
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 had a question regarding the new Marriott program and Suite Night Awards earned from SPG.
I have unused Suite night awards earned in 2017 (expiring Dec 2018). With the merge occurring on August 18, once the website comes back up, am I able to start attaching/utilizing these Suite Night Awards on Marriott Properties as well? I have a booking late August at a JW Marriott that I'm planning to stay at and the property is known for only upgrading Plat members to +1 of their category booked. I'd like to try for a suite.
I have unused Suite night awards earned in 2017 (expiring Dec 2018). With the merge occurring on August 18, once the website comes back up, am I able to start attaching/utilizing these Suite Night Awards on Marriott Properties as well? I have a booking late August at a JW Marriott that I'm planning to stay at and the property is known for only upgrading Plat members to +1 of their category booked. I'd like to try for a suite.
Sep 14, 2018, 7:55 am
#1112
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: DL GM, MR Platinum, National EC
Posts: 99
Now that the programs have officially been combined, do nights earned at the old SPG properties count towards Marriott status renewal? Trying to plan my remaining stays and I want to ensure that I'll hit the Plat Premier threshold.
Sep 14, 2018, 8:01 am
#1113
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
Have you combined your MR & SPG accounts? If you are trying to earn status based upon legacy MR rules, then only MR nights will count (and the same for SPG). If you are shooting for MPG rules, then both count. Theory is that even if you have combined your accounts, you can still earn based upon legacy rules, but legacy properties must be used.
Sep 14, 2018, 8:29 am
#1114
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: DL GM, MR Platinum, National EC
Posts: 99
Have you combined your MR & SPG accounts? If you are trying to earn status based upon legacy MR rules, then only MR nights will count (and the same for SPG). If you are shooting for MPG rules, then both count. Theory is that even if you have combined your accounts, you can still earn based upon legacy rules, but legacy properties must be used.
Sep 14, 2018, 8:32 am
#1115
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
Programs: AA lifetime GLD; UA Silver; Marriott LTTE; IHG Plat,
Posts: 14,516
I have linked but not combined yet. I have earned plat premier for 2018 with Marriott based on 2017 travel and am now working towards 2019 status. Am I correct in thinking that I should continue staying with legacy Marriott properties until I hit 75 nights? Appreciate the help and guidance!
Sep 14, 2018, 9:39 am
#1117
Moderator: American AAdvantage & Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: PHX
Programs: American ExPlat; Marriott/SPG Lifetime Plat; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 8,114
As the August 18th program merger is now well behind us, we'll close this announcement thread. There are no doubt still lingering issues for many members, so please take those up in one of the many threads in the new forum for the consolidated program:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-starwood-ritz-carlton-new-consolidated-program-766/
Thank you,
The Marriott Forum Moderator Team
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-starwood-ritz-carlton-new-consolidated-program-766/
Thank you,
The Marriott Forum Moderator Team
