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
Mar 7, 2018, 10:21 am
#1726
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: IND
Programs: DL DM, SPG AMB, National EE
Posts: 1,301
I think I need SPG to survive one more year to lock in LTP. I first qualified in 2010 (and have every year since) after wasting a few years staying exclusively at Marriott (the irony). This 10-year requirement is a real bummer especially since by the time I re-qualify this year I'll be well over 1000 nights with SPG in addition to 200 at Marriott. So here's hoping we get through at least the first half of 2019 to lock this thing down ...
Mar 7, 2018, 2:18 pm
#1727
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,170
I think I need SPG to survive one more year to lock in LTP. I first qualified in 2010 (and have every year since) after wasting a few years staying exclusively at Marriott (the irony). This 10-year requirement is a real bummer especially since by the time I re-qualify this year I'll be well over 1000 nights with SPG in addition to 200 at Marriott. So here's hoping we get through at least the first half of 2019 to lock this thing down ...
We MIGHT get the first two months of the year I'm guessing...hoping for six months too.
Mar 7, 2018, 10:35 pm
#1728
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
Mar 9, 2018, 11:35 am
#1729
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SE USA
Programs: DL DM/MM , IHG Plat, MR Titanium, HH Gold, EK Frequent Kettle, UA Silver, AA Hater
Posts: 2,020
A good and fair combination with no BS (like credit card points).
I have noticed most people are either SPG or MR, while I am both.
I'll have 750 combined nights some time next year.
I already have lifetime gold with SPG, so if they don't provide a good path to Plat I have no incentive to throw extra stays their way.
I have noticed most people are either SPG or MR, while I am both.
I'll have 750 combined nights some time next year.
I already have lifetime gold with SPG, so if they don't provide a good path to Plat I have no incentive to throw extra stays their way.
Mar 9, 2018, 11:53 am
#1730
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 38,633
Here's a promise...as soon as Marriott authorizes the release of any information on the new combined program, we won't slip the information in our back pocket and sit on it.
Until then, there won't be anything requiring any clarity until they decide it is time to do so.
...
Until then, there won't be anything requiring any clarity until they decide it is time to do so.
...
Mar 9, 2018, 12:08 pm
#1731
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC
[email protected]
Mar 9, 2018, 12:12 pm
#1732
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,140
I would argue that an "active Platinum" is more valuable than a LT Platinum from years ago who now has minimal stays at SPG properties.
Mar 12, 2018, 12:33 am
#1733
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,678
Mar 12, 2018, 8:18 am
#1734
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: SPG
Posts: 713
As William asked in his last message, did you verify the mailing address?
All the best,
Alice Kons
Specialist, Social Media
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC
[email protected]
Mar 12, 2018, 8:32 am
#1735
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,678
As William asked in his last message, did you verify the mailing address?
All the best,
Alice Kons
Specialist, Social Media
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC
[email protected]
All the best,
Alice Kons
Specialist, Social Media
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC
[email protected]
Mar 12, 2018, 10:06 am
#1736
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC
[email protected]
Mar 12, 2018, 10:35 am
#1737
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,678
Thanks. I have been working on this. When I have something to report back, I will let you know.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC
[email protected]
Mar 14, 2018, 10:16 pm
#1738
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
Finally 
Mar 15, 2018, 3:08 am
#1739
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,548
Yay! Nice that you got some sort of recognition of your LTP status. Since becoming a LTP, I have yet to stay at a hotel that acknowledges it.
Mar 17, 2018, 12:04 pm
#1740
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
