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
Feb 3, 2012, 12:14 am
#151
Used to be RichardKopf
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Sydney
Programs: SPG LTP/IHG Pl/Hilton D/Shang-Taj D/VA Plat/QFClub/Hertz Pres/Avis Pres
Posts: 932
Starwood staff confused about lifetime status
I'm not going to bother lurkers with this as it has no real meaning to me unless I stop staying at least 50 nights a year, but since many have received confirmation, I contacted SPG via online chat to be told that I have not attained Lifetime Gold as I had not held elite status for long enough.
I asked the agent to confirm that I had 413 nights. Tick. I told her that I was only looking at e-statements (so from 2006), but I had held Gold or Platinum status since then. She agreed, but said I still didn't have the status.
As I won't be using Gold status (hopefully, ever), I'll leave this until March once SPG figures out its numbers, but I expect to have a discussion about it, then. I have proof, by way of statements sent by SPG, which the agent could see, so I can't understand why, when the only 2 requirements have been met, that they prefer to deny access.
Let's see what happens.
I asked the agent to confirm that I had 413 nights. Tick. I told her that I was only looking at e-statements (so from 2006), but I had held Gold or Platinum status since then. She agreed, but said I still didn't have the status.
As I won't be using Gold status (hopefully, ever), I'll leave this until March once SPG figures out its numbers, but I expect to have a discussion about it, then. I have proof, by way of statements sent by SPG, which the agent could see, so I can't understand why, when the only 2 requirements have been met, that they prefer to deny access.
Let's see what happens.
Feb 3, 2012, 1:20 am
#152
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: AS Million Miler, AS MVPG-75K, SPG Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, HH Silver, Nat EE
Posts: 166
I asked him to tell me what years the records were showing me as GOLD vs PLAT and he said that information is not available. But in reading previous posts, I saw some people were able to get that info from the agent.
I pushed further -and he said he could not see any "notes" in my account prior to 2004.
While I don't have all my records back to 1999, definitely know I've been PLAT more than 6 years, will do my research and contact SPG
Feb 3, 2012, 2:14 am
#153
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Japan
Programs: SPG>P & STARWOOD Privilege
Posts: 207
I'm not going to bother lurkers with this as it has no real meaning to me unless I stop staying at least 50 nights a year, but since many have received confirmation, I contacted SPG via online chat to be told that I have not attained Lifetime Gold as I had not held elite status for long enough.
I asked the agent to confirm that I had 413 nights. Tick. I told her that I was only looking at e-statements (so from 2006), but I had held Gold or Platinum status since then. She agreed, but said I still didn't have the status.
As I won't be using Gold status (hopefully, ever), I'll leave this until March once SPG figures out its numbers, but I expect to have a discussion about it, then. I have proof, by way of statements sent by SPG, which the agent could see, so I can't understand why, when the only 2 requirements have been met, that they prefer to deny access.
Let's see what happens.
I asked the agent to confirm that I had 413 nights. Tick. I told her that I was only looking at e-statements (so from 2006), but I had held Gold or Platinum status since then. She agreed, but said I still didn't have the status.
As I won't be using Gold status (hopefully, ever), I'll leave this until March once SPG figures out its numbers, but I expect to have a discussion about it, then. I have proof, by way of statements sent by SPG, which the agent could see, so I can't understand why, when the only 2 requirements have been met, that they prefer to deny access.
Let's see what happens.
*( and you already have confirmed LTlaundry
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Feb 3, 2012, 5:10 am
#154
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Programs: HH Diam, IHG Pl, Sirius G,Bonvoy LTG,Melia Pl,Shangri-La Diam,UA*G,Emirates G,Virgin Atl. G,Hertz PC
Posts: 167
Fantastic news, but not so relevant for me since I consistantly qualify for gold or platinum since 1997 (1999 on my web account). I also kept all my gold/platinum cards for the last 15 years so I have proof of my former status. Is Starwood not worried that once lifetime status is achieved, SPG members will now focus on trying to reach elite status in other programs?
Feb 3, 2012, 5:16 am
#155
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: New York, NY, USA
Posts: 12,482
With all the new benefits announced, Lifetime Platinum without 50 nights is actually Platinum Lite.@:-) Most active Platinum members will want to achieve Platinum 50 (Suite Nights), Platinum 75 (4 Starpoints/Your24) or Platinum 100 (Ambassador).
Feb 3, 2012, 6:08 am
#156
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,990
Just got caught up on my morning reading...
'Twas the best of times; 'twas the worst of times.
They laughed; they cried.
The thrill of victory; the agony of defeat.
All on a few pages of an FT thread.
Thanks for making my day folks!
Cheers,
'Twas the best of times; 'twas the worst of times.
They laughed; they cried.
The thrill of victory; the agony of defeat.
All on a few pages of an FT thread.
Thanks for making my day folks!
Cheers,
Feb 3, 2012, 7:05 am
#157
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,041
I'm truly amazed to read about how everyone has their statements and cards for the last ten years. For truly frequent flyers such as yourselves, you must have piles of these from different loyalty programs.
For me, the moment a card expires or I get a newer replacement, the old one goes in the trash. Statements? If I can't unsubscribe and just see the info online, the statement gets shredded immediately.
For me, the moment a card expires or I get a newer replacement, the old one goes in the trash. Statements? If I can't unsubscribe and just see the info online, the statement gets shredded immediately.
Feb 3, 2012, 8:10 am
#158
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Earth ... for now
Programs: UA 2MM * Marriott Ambassador LT Titanium * IHG Diamond Ambassador * Hilton Diamond *
Posts: 1,787
Year 2012: not in count
As per SPG, the year in progress is only counted when it is completed.
This information might have been given earlier, but going from one page to another in FT is too slow with the connection that I have (or is it FT?).
This information might have been given earlier, but going from one page to another in FT is too slow with the connection that I have (or is it FT?).
Feb 3, 2012, 8:26 am
#159
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: stl
Programs: AA LT Plat/8.1mm now with 1350 miles left in my account and proud of it.. SPG LT Titanium.
Posts: 3,082
That is why I think that this is a very well thought out program. Most of those complaining seem to be because it is being applied retroactively to 2011 whereas I would say the vast majority are happy with that and prefer it that way.
Feb 3, 2012, 9:55 am
#160
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Home
Posts: 1,910
Those that met the higher requirements are getting the benefits early. Those which didnt, still get what they said they would get.
Now if they could just fix my lifetime Platinum Status I would be happy
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Feb 3, 2012, 10:37 am
#161
Join Date: Dec 2007
Programs: Aeroplan, Starwood
Posts: 4
Lifetime platinum - how many of us actually exist?
Got the email, got the phone call - nice to be recognized after being at the Platinum level every year since the beginning of SPG in 1999 and well past the 500 nights.
SPG is a great program, and loyalty has obviously paid off so far.
What I'd really like to know is how many Lifetime Platinum Members are there out there upon launch, and what does it really mean beyond the obvious?
SPG is a great program, and loyalty has obviously paid off so far.
What I'd really like to know is how many Lifetime Platinum Members are there out there upon launch, and what does it really mean beyond the obvious?
Feb 3, 2012, 10:51 am
#162
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,413
I look at it this way, applying it to 2011 was a BONUS. They could have easily said, Starting in 2012, IF you earn X, Y, Z you will get A, B, C.
Those that met the higher requirements are getting the benefits early. Those which didnt, still get what they said they would get.
Now if they could just fix my lifetime Platinum Status I would be happy.
Those that met the higher requirements are getting the benefits early. Those which didnt, still get what they said they would get.
Now if they could just fix my lifetime Platinum Status I would be happy
.Moreover, the suite upgrades with select standard suites, what was/is a published benefit, is zero sum: additional select standard suites with not appear of of thin air on March 1 and some of us have just unexpectedly had our priority for getting these upgrades diminished.
The other new benefits do not have this impact on those who did not meet the unannounced night standards, although it remains to see how much the granting of lifetime status will inflate the ranks of Gold and PlatMinus.
Feb 3, 2012, 1:03 pm
#163
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: hamburg
Posts: 1,390
???
what i simply can't get my head around is why some folks here are complaining this great and most generous enhancement works retro..
if starwood would have anounced qualification starting 2012, they would have been in the exact same position, having their chance to qualify this year.
again, starwood out of the blue is throwing juwels at us and some still complain, i just don't get it....
if starwood would have anounced qualification starting 2012, they would have been in the exact same position, having their chance to qualify this year.
again, starwood out of the blue is throwing juwels at us and some still complain, i just don't get it....
Feb 3, 2012, 2:29 pm
#164
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 33
Missing Years
Unfortunately they dont count years before 1999. I was traveling all Sheraton 96-98. I have 7 years not counting the 3 that dont count. Oh well, I am sure I will make it. Westin in Wheeling will get me to Plat this year (then there were 2).
Feb 3, 2012, 3:08 pm
#165
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Programs: AA Plat, UA Silver, DL Silver, Marriott Titanium, etc.
Posts: 4,210
I thought this was great news when it was first announced but now I am a little less enthusiastic. I am concerned about the following:
I am already far along on the pursuit of lifetime Plat status with Marriott. Requiring 10 years of being Plat with SPG discourages me, I could reach 500 nights and never make lifetime Plat if I don't have enough years at top tier. This now becomes harder for me than Mariott's 1000 lifetime nights and 1 year of Plat status requirement.
A real annoyance factor to me. While I think it is probably unlikely I'd be in a circumstance where this might happen, I don't like the gotcha feature.
A big discouragement for me, so unlike Marriott none of those credit card nights count towards lifetime, they aren' considered real nights then in my mind.
Overall, before reading the fine print I was gung ho to go for lifetime status with SPG, now I am ambivalent about this. I'm certainly not going to push hard for it before completing lifetime Platinum status requirements with Marriott.
[B]6.If I’m an SPG Lifetime member, does that mean my Starpoints will never expire?
Even as an SPG Lifetime member, Starpoints must be earned or redeemed at least once every 12 months. If this is not done, the SPG Lifetime member account will become inactive and the Starpoints will automatically be forfeited. You may contact SPG to reactivate your SPG program membership at the level of your SPG Lifetime designation; however, the forfeited Starpoints will not be returned.
Even as an SPG Lifetime member, Starpoints must be earned or redeemed at least once every 12 months. If this is not done, the SPG Lifetime member account will become inactive and the Starpoints will automatically be forfeited. You may contact SPG to reactivate your SPG program membership at the level of your SPG Lifetime designation; however, the forfeited Starpoints will not be returned.
13. How about nights earned for having the Amex SPG card? I see that status from having the Amex cards will count towards the "years of status" total, but will nights earned pre-Oct 1 2011 for having the card count as well, or like award nights, count only after that date?
William: Yes to AMEX card nights as far as helping to attain Platinum, but not as a factor in adding to the number of nights needed for Lifetime status. No to award stays pre-October 1, 2011.
William: Yes to AMEX card nights as far as helping to attain Platinum, but not as a factor in adding to the number of nights needed for Lifetime status. No to award stays pre-October 1, 2011.
Overall, before reading the fine print I was gung ho to go for lifetime status with SPG, now I am ambivalent about this. I'm certainly not going to push hard for it before completing lifetime Platinum status requirements with Marriott.