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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 9, 2012, 6:28 am
#257
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,990
I did some research here on FT and I found this
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...es-2003-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...es-2003-a.html
Cheers,
Feb 9, 2012, 6:30 am
#258
Moderator: GLBT travelers, India-based Airlines and India; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Asia
Programs: Yes!
Posts: 15,512
Feb 9, 2012, 8:01 am
#259
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, AC Elite, Airmiles Gold, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
Posts: 785
Starwood Lurker,
It would be great to get clarification on this matter as my records show that I have been a Platinum ever since SPG program came to existence but your call centre is saying that I was not a Platinum in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 so this could potentially be attributed to the 20 nights qualification period that you once had for the program.
Await your confirmation on the above.
It would be great to get clarification on this matter as my records show that I have been a Platinum ever since SPG program came to existence but your call centre is saying that I was not a Platinum in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 so this could potentially be attributed to the 20 nights qualification period that you once had for the program.
Await your confirmation on the above.
Feb 9, 2012, 8:07 am
#260
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, AC Elite, Airmiles Gold, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
Posts: 785
Because of this I can see in the next year or two Plat bar raising (40 stays -- 60 nights type of thing). That's why I want to get my LTP ASAP based on my previous record to avoid future disappointments. Whether it will be just Plat lite, Plat base, or even 2nd tier due to introduction of a higher tier at 100 nights is up to a speculation.
Feb 9, 2012, 9:18 am
#261
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Starwood Lurker,
It would be great to get clarification on this matter as my records show that I have been a Platinum ever since SPG program came to existence but your call centre is saying that I was not a Platinum in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 so this could potentially be attributed to the 20 nights qualification period that you once had for the program.
Await your confirmation on the above.
It would be great to get clarification on this matter as my records show that I have been a Platinum ever since SPG program came to existence but your call centre is saying that I was not a Platinum in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 so this could potentially be attributed to the 20 nights qualification period that you once had for the program.
Await your confirmation on the above.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17979308-post250.html
If we can't agree on that interpretation, can we at least agree that we have a bit of time before March 1st rolls around to sort it out?
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Feb 9, 2012, 11:39 am
#262
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,682
i really don't see that happening....with extra benefits now being added for 50, 75 & 100 nights, i think the plat requirements are going to remain at 25 stays / 50 nights for a while....
Feb 9, 2012, 3:00 pm
#263
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Vancouver
Programs: CX DM, SQ TPP, QF GO LIFE, OZ*G LIFE, Marriott TIT LIFE, WOH GLOBALIST LIFE, HH DM, BA GO LIFE
Posts: 598
I think I said we'd sort this out and I'd get back to everyone:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17979308-post250.html
If we can't agree on that interpretation, can we at least agree that we have a bit of time before March 1st rolls around to sort it out?
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17979308-post250.html
If we can't agree on that interpretation, can we at least agree that we have a bit of time before March 1st rolls around to sort it out?
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Feb 9, 2012, 3:10 pm
#264
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men
Gang aft agley,
An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain,
For promis'd joy!
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Feb 9, 2012, 6:39 pm
#265
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7
My sincere apologies that you were misinformed about how the system is reading the qualification of nights and years for Lifetime status. All of this is new to many of us, but no one should be speculating on things they have no concept of how it works on the back end. We are continuing to make attempts to give our associates a reliable way of answering your questions about where you stand, but it is clear that some additional work needs to be done in that area.
If you, or anyone else, want to send Thyetus, Christina or myself their account information we will make the attempt to provide a factual answer to any questions you may have. However, please realize that it requires extraordinary access to archival information that front line associates do not have access to and because this access is limited and there are many inquiries at the moment, the answer you are seeking may not be available immediately.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
If you, or anyone else, want to send Thyetus, Christina or myself their account information we will make the attempt to provide a factual answer to any questions you may have. However, please realize that it requires extraordinary access to archival information that front line associates do not have access to and because this access is limited and there are many inquiries at the moment, the answer you are seeking may not be available immediately.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Thank you very much for your thoughtful reply and your offer to look into my account. I think you and your colleagues must have their hands full now in the lead up to March 1. I will be Platinum with or without the LTP status, so why don't I let things settle down before taking you up on your offer. This may all get worked out by then without the need to trouble you.
Feb 9, 2012, 9:13 pm
#266
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1
Nights vs. Platinum Status Question
Dear Starwood moderator,
My apologies if this question has been asked. I recently joined this forum and haven't checked ALL the postings yet. So, my apologies for possible redundancy in advance!
Here's my scenario/question...
I have maintained Platinum status for 7 consecutive years. During that time, I've stayed approximately 320 nights. Barring unforeseen circumstances, my travels will keep me Platinum the next 3+ years. However, due to my nature of travel, the 500 night level will not be reached within 10 years.
So, my question is this....can I be Platinum for 10+ years, but attain 500 nights over a 11-12 year period AND still qualify?
Thanks in advance.
Jason
My apologies if this question has been asked. I recently joined this forum and haven't checked ALL the postings yet. So, my apologies for possible redundancy in advance!
Here's my scenario/question...
I have maintained Platinum status for 7 consecutive years. During that time, I've stayed approximately 320 nights. Barring unforeseen circumstances, my travels will keep me Platinum the next 3+ years. However, due to my nature of travel, the 500 night level will not be reached within 10 years.
So, my question is this....can I be Platinum for 10+ years, but attain 500 nights over a 11-12 year period AND still qualify?
Thanks in advance.
Jason
Feb 9, 2012, 9:55 pm
#267
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YVR
Programs: AC E75, SPG Plat, HH peon-by-choice (ex Gold)
Posts: 8,090
The 10 yrs of Plat and 500 nights are minimum requirements.
Feb 9, 2012, 10:47 pm
#268
Moderator, El Al and Marriott Bonvoy, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ*G, Mar LTT, Hyatt Glb, AA LTG, LY, HH, IC, BA, DL, UA SLV
Posts: 12,020
I think you were directing the question at the Starwood Lurkers rather than the mods, but the answer is yes. Once you have met both criteria you'll get the LT status. You don't have to time it so that they are both reached in the same year.
Last edited by yosithezet; Feb 9, 2012 at 10:58 pm
Feb 9, 2012, 10:47 pm
#269
Join Date: May 1999
Location: YEG
Posts: 1,578
Dear Starwood moderator,
My apologies if this question has been asked. I recently joined this forum and haven't checked ALL the postings yet. So, my apologies for possible redundancy in advance!
Here's my scenario/question...
I have maintained Platinum status for 7 consecutive years. During that time, I've stayed approximately 320 nights. Barring unforeseen circumstances, my travels will keep me Platinum the next 3+ years. However, due to my nature of travel, the 500 night level will not be reached within 10 years.
So, my question is this....can I be Platinum for 10+ years, but attain 500 nights over a 11-12 year period AND still qualify?
Thanks in advance.
Jason
My apologies if this question has been asked. I recently joined this forum and haven't checked ALL the postings yet. So, my apologies for possible redundancy in advance!
Here's my scenario/question...
I have maintained Platinum status for 7 consecutive years. During that time, I've stayed approximately 320 nights. Barring unforeseen circumstances, my travels will keep me Platinum the next 3+ years. However, due to my nature of travel, the 500 night level will not be reached within 10 years.
So, my question is this....can I be Platinum for 10+ years, but attain 500 nights over a 11-12 year period AND still qualify?
Thanks in advance.
Jason
1) staying 500 nights
AND
2) 10 years as Platinum member.
staying 490 nights and being Platinum member for 18 years would not get you the Lifetime status. similarly staying 1000 nights and being platinum member for 8 years would not get you the Lifetime status.
hope that helps.
Feb 10, 2012, 10:10 am
#270
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: CGK
Programs: Starwood PLATINUM, BA GOLD, KrisFlyer Blue, GFF Silver, BATS After Work Club, Emirates Silver
Posts: 391
it's worth reiterating that this is a great new benefit. Whether someone had 45 or 50 stays in 1999 is of limited interest to most readers of this forum I would have thought. And the mind boggles as to the sort of person that would keep records of hotel stays that far back!