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 4, 2014, 12:42 am
#796
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
It's interesting to note that 1/3 of people are Lifetime Plat and 2/3 are Lifetime Gold. I wonder if that's a similar ratio within SPG or if we're skewed more heavily towards Lifetime Plat here on FT.
Also, something is wrong with the way they offer Lifetime Plat imo. I have almost 700 nights and yet only 6 years Plat. Look how many people on the list have just over 500 nights and yet made Lifetime Plat (because they were careful about how they spread out there stays). My extra 200 nights get me nowhere and I'll end up with about 1,000 nights before I actually achieve Lifetime Plat due to the 10 year requirement. And yet others will do it in half that. At some point I think Starwood should take into account all these extra nights (perhaps at 750) and have them count towards status. I mean, that's a lot of extra nights with no reward.
Also, something is wrong with the way they offer Lifetime Plat imo. I have almost 700 nights and yet only 6 years Plat. Look how many people on the list have just over 500 nights and yet made Lifetime Plat (because they were careful about how they spread out there stays). My extra 200 nights get me nowhere and I'll end up with about 1,000 nights before I actually achieve Lifetime Plat due to the 10 year requirement. And yet others will do it in half that. At some point I think Starwood should take into account all these extra nights (perhaps at 750) and have them count towards status. I mean, that's a lot of extra nights with no reward.
Mar 4, 2014, 2:12 am
#797
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Well it's not exactly true there's no reward. You are rewarded on every stay as an elite member. That means you have already had 200 more rewarding nights than the people who only have 500 nights. Plus we who did at least 10 years Platinum earned it by doing at least 50 nights per year for 10 years. If you only do 25 one night stays, you can be platinum, but not LTP.
Mar 4, 2014, 6:36 am
#798
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
Well it's not exactly true there's no reward. You are rewarded on every stay as an elite member. That means you have already had 200 more rewarding nights than the people who only have 500 nights. Plus we who did at least 10 years Platinum earned it by doing at least 50 nights per year for 10 years. If you only do 25 one night stays, you can be platinum, but not LTP.
Mar 4, 2014, 8:29 am
#799
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
Programs: SPG LT Plat, BA G, BD*LG, MG Blue+ ...
Posts: 16,034
I've moved some discussion posts from the rollcall thread to this one.
Where would you draw the line ? Is 850 nights and plat for 3 years worthy enough for LTP too ?
One could also argue that, as 12 years elite but only 6 as Platinum, had you shown more commitment to Starwood in the other 6 years, you'd be home and dry by now ....
Also, something is wrong with the way they offer Lifetime Plat imo. I have almost 700 nights and yet only 6 years Plat. Look how many people on the list have just over 500 nights and yet made Lifetime Plat (because they were careful about how they spread out there stays). My extra 200 nights get me nowhere and I'll end up with about 1,000 nights before I actually achieve Lifetime Plat due to the 10 year requirement. And yet others will do it in half that. At some point I think Starwood should take into account all these extra nights (perhaps at 750) and have them count towards status. I mean, that's a lot of extra nights with no reward.
One could also argue that, as 12 years elite but only 6 as Platinum, had you shown more commitment to Starwood in the other 6 years, you'd be home and dry by now ....
Mar 4, 2014, 11:14 am
#800
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
Not just that, but if they came up with a scheme for an intermediate number of nights, someone with higher spend will ask why "got nothing" for that.
The current requirements are simple and reasonable.
Mar 4, 2014, 11:26 am
#801
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Capetown
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Plat, IHG and Hilton Diamond, LH SEN, BA Gold
Posts: 10,170
It's interesting to note that 1/3 of people are Lifetime Plat and 2/3 are Lifetime Gold. I wonder if that's a similar ratio within SPG or if we're skewed more heavily towards Lifetime Plat here on FT.
Also, something is wrong with the way they offer Lifetime Plat imo. I have almost 700 nights and yet only 6 years Plat. Look how many people on the list have just over 500 nights and yet made Lifetime Plat (because they were careful about how they spread out there stays). My extra 200 nights get me nowhere and I'll end up with about 1,000 nights before I actually achieve Lifetime Plat due to the 10 year requirement. And yet others will do it in half that. At some point I think Starwood should take into account all these extra nights (perhaps at 750) and have them count towards status. I mean, that's a lot of extra nights with no reward.
Also, something is wrong with the way they offer Lifetime Plat imo. I have almost 700 nights and yet only 6 years Plat. Look how many people on the list have just over 500 nights and yet made Lifetime Plat (because they were careful about how they spread out there stays). My extra 200 nights get me nowhere and I'll end up with about 1,000 nights before I actually achieve Lifetime Plat due to the 10 year requirement. And yet others will do it in half that. At some point I think Starwood should take into account all these extra nights (perhaps at 750) and have them count towards status. I mean, that's a lot of extra nights with no reward.
Others like me would claim that I spent all of my nights at high end properties and I feel that there is something wrong because all of these salesmen spending little money with 4 Points only. And there are certainly people with only 400 nights but more than 10 years. So where is the border? SPG said 10 years and 500 nights.
Mar 7, 2014, 9:34 am
#802
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: MR/SPG LT Titanium, AA LT PLT, UA SLV, Avis PreferredPlus
Posts: 31,010
To put it in-line here, with better pix than Google turned up:
By comparison, the less impressive competition
And the obligatory "drop it on the counter" video - http://youtu.be/okAzR-S60Yo
By comparison, the less impressive competition
And the obligatory "drop it on the counter" video - http://youtu.be/okAzR-S60Yo
Mar 7, 2014, 12:59 pm
#803
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2003
Location: AA Plat / UA NOTHING / Alaska 75K / Hyatt Diamond / SPG LT Plat / Marriott Gold / Priority Club Plat / Hertz Pres
Posts: 24,710
And the obligatory "drop it on the counter" video - http://youtu.be/okAzR-S60Yo
When I received my card, needless to say I was impressed. And it did make quite the commotion when dropped on a table/counter. At some point, I noticed it had a very thin protective film over it - on both sides. After I removed the film, the noise level not only increased but had a more distinct, metallic clank.
Supernerd mode off.
Mar 7, 2014, 6:47 pm
#804
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: KANSAS CITY
Programs: DL DM, MARRIOTT AMBASSADOR LIFETIME TITANIUM
Posts: 453
I don't even know where I put my card. I do think LP should be acknowledged at check in like the do for mm on delta. Also, soon spg should make it more difficult to obtain LP.
Mar 7, 2014, 6:56 pm
#805
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
Mar 7, 2014, 7:25 pm
#806
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: KANSAS CITY
Programs: DL DM, MARRIOTT AMBASSADOR LIFETIME TITANIUM
Posts: 453
Mar 7, 2014, 9:52 pm
#807
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Depends on the day!
Programs: Marriott/Lifetime Titanium Hyatt/Explorist, Hilton/Silver, IHG Spire,UA Gold
Posts: 17,832
I have not received my card as of yet, but today, when I returned home there was a package from SPG. In it was a white cloth Sheraton robe with my name embroidered on the sleeve and the "lifetime platinum" underneath it. In addition, there was a hand written note, and a nice both of breakfast tea! VERY VERY thoughtful gift from SPG! ^^^
Mar 8, 2014, 1:34 am
#808
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 have not received my card as of yet, but today, when I returned home there was a package from SPG. In it was a white cloth Sheraton robe with my name embroidered on the sleeve and the "lifetime platinum" underneath it. In addition, there was a hand written note, and a nice both of breakfast tea! VERY VERY thoughtful gift from SPG! ^^^
Mar 8, 2014, 1:38 am
#809
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: LHR/DXB
Programs: Golden Circle, Skywards
Posts: 120
Seeing as to get LP, it's done by nights, would it then make sense for me to change my staying pattern to earn Plat by nights or to carry on earning by stays but stay more often? Also am I right in thinking that AMEX Platinum Status doesn't count towards LP?
Mar 8, 2014, 6:51 am
#810
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: MR/SPG LT Titanium, AA LT PLT, UA SLV, Avis PreferredPlus
Posts: 31,010
I think the AmEx question is answer upthread.