2016 Platinum Requalification Roll Call
Mar 20, 2015, 8:43 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,016
2016 Platinum Requalification Roll Call
Looks like this thread hasn't been started yet for this year (2015 qualifiers towards 2016 status).
In fact, I couldn't find the thread for last year either (although my search skills leave a bit to be desired). In 2013 LetsGoToo nailed Platinum on Feb 26! Now that's something.
I just attained Platinum 50 (54 nights total so far)... so I'm all set through Feb 2017 now. Wow that seems far away.
On the easy road to attaining Ambassador level for the 3rd straight year. Really wish Starwood would start a level past 100... otherwise I'll just continue to shift to Hilton and go for Diamond once I get to 100ish.
Anyone else re-qualify yet?
In fact, I couldn't find the thread for last year either (although my search skills leave a bit to be desired). In 2013 LetsGoToo nailed Platinum on Feb 26! Now that's something.
I just attained Platinum 50 (54 nights total so far)... so I'm all set through Feb 2017 now. Wow that seems far away.
On the easy road to attaining Ambassador level for the 3rd straight year. Really wish Starwood would start a level past 100... otherwise I'll just continue to shift to Hilton and go for Diamond once I get to 100ish.
Anyone else re-qualify yet?
Mar 20, 2015, 10:27 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New York, NY
Programs: UA - 1K 1MM; Hyatt - Explorist; Marriott - Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,586
Requalified about 3 weeks ago on stays. Feeling confident that I'll retain at least Platinum 75 this year and probably a decent shot at Platinum 100. Most importantly, finally qualified for Lifetime Platinum so no need to worry about annual qualification any more!
Mar 20, 2015, 11:37 pm
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Texas, U.S.A.
Posts: 19,523
2016 Platinum Requalification Roll Call
Feb 26 was my bell ringer this year. Also now Lifetime Platinum, so this will be my last post to a Platinum requalification thread. 
Will easily make 50.
Will easily make 50.
Mar 20, 2015, 11:46 pm
#4
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: BCT. Formerly known as attorney28
Programs: LH HON,BA GGL GfL,Hyatt LT Glob,Mrtt LT P,Hilt LT D,IC Amb,Acc P,GHA Tit,LHW Strlg,Sixt/Av/Hz D/Pres
Posts: 6,825
I'll be Lifetime Plat at the end of this year...even if I don't get to 50 nights.
Mar 21, 2015, 2:03 am
#5
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,978
Based on my pattern so far, I should get it by summer, still deciding after that should I try for Plat75/100 or try to get Hilton Diamonds. Then again Hilton Diamonds are so ordinary and not much better than Hilton Gold anyway....
My work are 90% in East Asia and it's very SPG heavy, so I will probably end up trying for Plat100, but so far from reading the forums here from other Plat100s, it is absolutely nothing special.....
My work are 90% in East Asia and it's very SPG heavy, so I will probably end up trying for Plat100, but so far from reading the forums here from other Plat100s, it is absolutely nothing special.....
Mar 21, 2015, 6:28 am
#6
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Shanghai, Singapore
Programs: SQ*G, SPG Platinum, FPC Premier
Posts: 339
Barely made Plat50 last year and renewal is looking unlikely this year.
Just curious what jobs you all do that you need to travel so much?
Just curious what jobs you all do that you need to travel so much?
Mar 21, 2015, 12:03 pm
#7
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,167
At 25 nights & should hit 50 in June. 100 likely again.
500 nights shortly! Too bad it's come in just 5.5 years...still a ways to go til LTP.
500 nights shortly! Too bad it's come in just 5.5 years...still a ways to go til LTP.
Mar 21, 2015, 12:36 pm
#8
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,016
Based on my pattern so far, I should get it by summer, still deciding after that should I try for Plat75/100 or try to get Hilton Diamonds. Then again Hilton Diamonds are so ordinary and not much better than Hilton Gold anyway....
My work are 90% in East Asia and it's very SPG heavy, so I will probably end up trying for Plat100, but so far from reading the forums here from other Plat100s, it is absolutely nothing special.....
My work are 90% in East Asia and it's very SPG heavy, so I will probably end up trying for Plat100, but so far from reading the forums here from other Plat100s, it is absolutely nothing special.....
As for Plat 100 - it's nice, but really depends on your Ambassador. I've had good, bad and average. I wouldn't chase it - but wouldn't avoid it either.
Oh and congrats to all the new LT Plats... I'm jealous! See ya in two years
Mar 21, 2015, 7:17 pm
#9
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: TUS
Programs: UA Gold, SPG Plat50, Hyatt Plat, mLife Gold, Marriott Gold, National Exec, Hertz Five Star, Chase UR
Posts: 9
I'll hit Plat 50 at the end of April. 75 should be a piece of cake, and have a chance at 100 for the first time.
Mar 21, 2015, 8:07 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: York, PA
Programs: MRSPG LT Tit, HH Diamond, Hertz Pres.
Posts: 1,737
50 is this wednesday night. 75 nights should be by memorial day, but depends on the next HGP promo
Mar 21, 2015, 10:39 pm
#11
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: UA 1K, SPG Plat 100, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 87
I would have hit 50 but couldn't pass up the Hyatt promo for 20 nights. Instead, I'll be hitting 50 end of April and likely still get to plat 100 unless I have to go to an area without an SPG property.
Definitely have had mediocre experiences from my ambassador so won't be going out of my way to hit 100.
Definitely have had mediocre experiences from my ambassador so won't be going out of my way to hit 100.
Mar 22, 2015, 2:36 am
#12
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
Hit 50 nights in mid-Feb. Expecting to make Plat75 for the first time (indeed, this my first year as a Plat, full stop) later this year.
However, I don't really see the attraction of going for Ambassador (the long thread of mediocre-to-poor experiences definitely put me off).
However, I don't really see the attraction of going for Ambassador (the long thread of mediocre-to-poor experiences definitely put me off).
Mar 23, 2015, 8:37 pm
#13
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: San Rafael, CA
Programs: Life SPG Plat, 7X NH DIA
Posts: 2,840
I will be requalifying during my travel between 4/2 and 6/10.
Got a head start with SPG Amex credits.
Got a head start with SPG Amex credits.
Mar 23, 2015, 11:40 pm
#14
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,978
I definitely recommend Plat 75 - I very much like the Your24 benefit. So many times during International travel I show up very early or late due to flight times and this benefit is a big help.
As for Plat 100 - it's nice, but really depends on your Ambassador. I've had good, bad and average. I wouldn't chase it - but wouldn't avoid it either.
Oh and congrats to all the new LT Plats... I'm jealous! See ya in two years
As for Plat 100 - it's nice, but really depends on your Ambassador. I've had good, bad and average. I wouldn't chase it - but wouldn't avoid it either.
Oh and congrats to all the new LT Plats... I'm jealous! See ya in two years
Mar 24, 2015, 6:50 am
#15
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,167