Aug 25, 2017, 7:19 am
Last edit by: Oxon Flyer
It can take up to 7 business days from the day you qualified for your Lifetime Platinum status to be picked up by the system.
Starwood / Marriott merger
Q : What will happen to my Lifetime Status when the programs merge together in the future?
A : Rest assured we will always recognize your Lifetime Status, whether it is today in your earned program or in the future with a new, combined program.
http://members.marriott.com/faq/#what-will-happen-to-my-lifetime-status-when-the-programs-merge-together-in-the-future
Starwood / Marriott merger
Q : What will happen to my Lifetime Status when the programs merge together in the future?
A : Rest assured we will always recognize your Lifetime Status, whether it is today in your earned program or in the future with a new, combined program.
http://members.marriott.com/faq/#what-will-happen-to-my-lifetime-status-when-the-programs-merge-together-in-the-future
Discussion: SPG Lifetime™ Gold and SPG Lifetime™ Platinum status
Jul 6, 2017, 10:01 am
#1501
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: United 1K, *wood LT Plat
Posts: 826
Thanks!
Jul 6, 2017, 10:04 am
#1502
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 presume you're looking for the words "Lifetime Platinum" to show on your account, the accounts are updated during periodic sweeps. That fact that it is showing as zero needed says the system recognizes you've made it over the line, now it just needs to cycle through all the updates.
Jul 6, 2017, 10:12 am
#1503
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: United 1K, *wood LT Plat
Posts: 826
I presume you're looking for the words "Lifetime Platinum" to show on your account, the accounts are updated during periodic sweeps. That fact that it is showing as zero needed says the system recognizes you've made it over the line, now it just needs to cycle through all the updates.
Jul 6, 2017, 10:36 am
#1504
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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
Exactly. I was a bit surprised that it didn't occur over the weekend (since that seems to be when a lot of sweeps occur), but according to William's post, should be fairly soon. And also hoping that once its reflected in the account, it will give my upgrade chances a bit of a boost, too.
Technically, LTP should not make any difference than any of the other Plat levels. One only hopes LTP could be used as a tiebreaker, if needed. And, as I understand it, SPG does send the properties a prioritized list of elites headed their way. If you have any open reservations, it might help if you called SPG and ask them to refresh the data so the property has the latest info.
Jul 6, 2017, 11:12 am
#1505
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: United 1K, *wood LT Plat
Posts: 826
There is a good chance the back-office systems are current with your new status and that is what is fed to the properties when you make a reservation. The web page is a mirror of these systems most times with a delay in the updates. This keeps hacks to the website from destroying the unlying data source.
Technically, LTP should not make any difference than any of the other Plat levels. One only hopes LTP could be used as a tiebreaker, if needed. And, as I understand it, SPG does send the properties a prioritized list of elites headed their way. If you have any open reservations, it might help if you called SPG and ask them to refresh the data so the property has the latest info.
Technically, LTP should not make any difference than any of the other Plat levels. One only hopes LTP could be used as a tiebreaker, if needed. And, as I understand it, SPG does send the properties a prioritized list of elites headed their way. If you have any open reservations, it might help if you called SPG and ask them to refresh the data so the property has the latest info.
And as I was writing this reply, just got the confirmatory email
Jul 6, 2017, 4:13 pm
#1506
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
It could just as easily make no difference, help or hurt.
Jul 7, 2017, 6:36 am
#1507
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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
Yes, I know, upgrades are supposed to be based upon availability at time of check in, but we all know that many properties pre-block rooms the morning of arrival (or before). Somehow there needs to be a method to prioritize the list, be it status, alphabet, or random draw.
Jul 7, 2017, 9:15 am
#1508
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
One would hope, presuming they even look to see if someone has LT status, that if two elites are checking in and only one upgrade room shows as being available, the LT would be their first choice. But could as easily be based upon previous stays/spend or time of reservation.
Yes, I know, upgrades are supposed to be based upon availability at time of check in, but we all know that many properties pre-block rooms the morning of arrival (or before). Somehow there needs to be a method to prioritize the list, be it status, alphabet, or random draw.
Yes, I know, upgrades are supposed to be based upon availability at time of check in, but we all know that many properties pre-block rooms the morning of arrival (or before). Somehow there needs to be a method to prioritize the list, be it status, alphabet, or random draw.
If I'm the front office manager and I have a Lifetime Platinum with 10 years of Platinum and 525 nights vs. a Platinum (Lifetime Gold) with six years of Platinum and 725 nights, my one available upgrade is not going to the Lifetime Platinum.
Jul 7, 2017, 9:21 am
#1509
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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
Why should LT be the tie breaker?
If I'm the front office manager and I have a Lifetime Platinum with 10 years of Platinum and 525 nights vs. a Platinum (Lifetime Gold) with six years of Platinum and 725 nights, my one available upgrade is not going to the Lifetime Platinum.
If I'm the front office manager and I have a Lifetime Platinum with 10 years of Platinum and 525 nights vs. a Platinum (Lifetime Gold) with six years of Platinum and 725 nights, my one available upgrade is not going to the Lifetime Platinum.
Jul 7, 2017, 9:24 am
#1510
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: United 1K, *wood LT Plat
Posts: 826
Why should LT be the tie breaker?
If I'm the front office manager and I have a Lifetime Platinum with 10 years of Platinum and 525 nights vs. a Platinum (Lifetime Gold) with six years of Platinum and 725 nights, my one available upgrade is not going to the Lifetime Platinum.
If I'm the front office manager and I have a Lifetime Platinum with 10 years of Platinum and 525 nights vs. a Platinum (Lifetime Gold) with six years of Platinum and 725 nights, my one available upgrade is not going to the Lifetime Platinum.
Aug 12, 2017, 3:50 pm
#1511
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: San Francisco,CA
Programs: UA GS 4MM, Marriott Ambassador Elite, Lifetime Titanium Elite
Posts: 67
New LT Platinum Card
Made LT Platinum a few months ago, website updated and after a couple of weeks I received a new plastic card that had a LT Platinum side splash - cool
Then yesterday this large parcel arrived - new shiny METAL card with LT Platinum status, a nice package with a map of all my travels and stays - very impressive !
Then yesterday this large parcel arrived - new shiny METAL card with LT Platinum status, a nice package with a map of all my travels and stays - very impressive !
Aug 15, 2017, 12:38 am
#1512
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Bangkok
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, BAEC Silver, TK Miles & Smiles Elite
Posts: 2,211
Made LT Platinum a few months ago, website updated and after a couple of weeks I received a new plastic card that had a LT Platinum side splash - cool
Then yesterday this large parcel arrived - new shiny METAL card with LT Platinum status, a nice package with a map of all my travels and stays - very impressive !
Then yesterday this large parcel arrived - new shiny METAL card with LT Platinum status, a nice package with a map of all my travels and stays - very impressive !
Aug 16, 2017, 10:19 am
#1513
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG-LTP
Posts: 47
Feeling accomplished to achieve my LTP recently. Now awaiting the LTP member kit to arrive.
Aug 17, 2017, 2:57 am
#1514
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
Aug 17, 2017, 3:19 am
#1515
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Here there everywhere
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, BA Silver, Aegean Gold, Aeroplan 25k, AA EXP
Posts: 2,829
As far as I'm concerned if It doesn't transfer over to MR then I will proactively avoid Marriott properties. I'm sure many would do the same and Marriott knows this, reason why I believe it will transfer over.