Crossover Rewards with SPG and the Delta SkyMiles program
Feb 7, 2013, 8:21 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Luker I think you left out a big part from the "and more part". According to the official promotion page SkyMiles Diamond and Platinum Medallion members now can upgrade to an enhanced room at check-in, when available. Pretty big dilution of SPG Platinum benefits I'd say.
Feb 7, 2013, 8:27 am
#17
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: UA*PP, SPG*G
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At least SPG Platinums get some kind of tradeoff benefits while flying Delta like a free bag and priority boarding....SPG Golds get no flying benefits in exchange for the dilution.
Feb 7, 2013, 8:30 am
#18
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No complimentary upgrades on Delta is mentioned like previously "rumored"... 
Feb 7, 2013, 8:35 am
#19
Join Date: May 2012
Programs: SPG Plat
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Luker I think you left out a big part from the "and more part". According to the official promotion page SkyMiles Diamond and Platinum Medallion members now can upgrade to an enhanced room at check-in, when available. Pretty big dilution of SPG Platinum benefits I'd say.
Feb 7, 2013, 8:48 am
#20
Join Date: Oct 2002
Programs: Marriott Plat Premier/LT Plat; SPG Plat/LT Gold; Hilton Gold; Hyatt Plat
Posts: 2,356
SPG Plat get Delta Amex Benefits (Priority Boarding, Free Bag) and ability to earn 1 SPG/$ Spent (in addition to Delta miles). Priorirty checkin doesn't really help if you are TSA pre.
Basically it means I can cancel Delta Amex card $90/annual fee since I now get the benefits for free.
So as a plat you get a $90/yr benefit.
As a gold, you get diluted (more competition for rooms)
Feb 7, 2013, 8:48 am
#21
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Feb 7, 2013, 8:53 am
#23
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I don't suppose there is a chance in Heck that I can get Starpoints for a DL ticket I bought a few weeks ago. 
Feb 7, 2013, 8:55 am
#24
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William R. Sanders
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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Feb 7, 2013, 8:59 am
#25
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Feb 7, 2013, 9:04 am
#26
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I think the FAQ answers this question:
Q: Can I earn Starpoints and/or Delta miles for eligible Delta flights and/or Eligible Stays at SPG Participating Hotels I booked prior to registering for Crossover Rewards?
If you are registered for Crossover Rewards and meet the eligible criteria, you will be able to earn Starpoints for eligible Delta flights and/or Delta miles for Eligible Stays at SPG Participating Hotels if you registered for Crossover Rewards at least 48 hours prior to taking an eligible Delta flight and/or 48 hours prior to checking out of the SPG Participating Hotel for an Eligible stay regardless of when such flight or stay was booked.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Q: Can I earn Starpoints and/or Delta miles for eligible Delta flights and/or Eligible Stays at SPG Participating Hotels I booked prior to registering for Crossover Rewards?
If you are registered for Crossover Rewards and meet the eligible criteria, you will be able to earn Starpoints for eligible Delta flights and/or Delta miles for Eligible Stays at SPG Participating Hotels if you registered for Crossover Rewards at least 48 hours prior to taking an eligible Delta flight and/or 48 hours prior to checking out of the SPG Participating Hotel for an Eligible stay regardless of when such flight or stay was booked.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Feb 7, 2013, 9:06 am
#27
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Thanks William and sorry I didn't catch that in the FAQ.
Feb 7, 2013, 9:14 am
#28
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SPG & Delta have removed it or decided to delay the deployment. It was on the previous version of terms and conditions.
Feb 7, 2013, 9:18 am
#29
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Although a little disappointed starwood doesn't' tie up with United, I will take it as a good try^
Feb 7, 2013, 9:18 am
#30
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