Hyatt offering status match to SPG Gold and Platinums
Nov 20, 2015, 8:53 pm
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Hyatt offering status match to SPG Gold and Platinums
According to several sources Hyatt is matching SPG gold and plats to Hyatt diamond. Taking a move out of the AA playbook when UA/CO merged and there were lots of disgruntled elites for the taking. Good through 2/17 and includes diamond upgrades (confirmable at booking and each one good for an entire stay).
Supposedly you have to reach out to the hyatt concierge on twitter. I've sent a message with my account info but haven't heard back.
Seem Hyatt will be the last good program left once Marriott has its way with Starwood. That's my guess, anyway, hard to imagine Marriott would start the benefits extravaganza involved in giving all their members current SPG benefits (guaranteed 4pm checkout? suite upgrades? dream on!).
Supposedly you have to reach out to the hyatt concierge on twitter. I've sent a message with my account info but haven't heard back.
Seem Hyatt will be the last good program left once Marriott has its way with Starwood. That's my guess, anyway, hard to imagine Marriott would start the benefits extravaganza involved in giving all their members current SPG benefits (guaranteed 4pm checkout? suite upgrades? dream on!).
Nov 20, 2015, 8:58 pm
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Nov 20, 2015, 9:06 pm
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Nov 20, 2015, 9:07 pm
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Nov 20, 2015, 9:11 pm
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Nov 20, 2015, 9:34 pm
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Nov 20, 2015, 9:59 pm
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FYI, it looks like they are no longer matching SPG Gold based on some reports over on the Hyatt forum.
Nov 20, 2015, 10:10 pm
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Nov 21, 2015, 12:49 am
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This is now restricted to SPG Plats. For those unhappy about Marriott buying SPG, TAKE IT! I'm not particularly happy about this because it reduces my suite upgrade chances this next year, but if it results in additional Diamonds leading to a larger Hyatt footprint, it's a long term win.
Thread on Hyatt forum: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt...1-19-15-a.html
CPRich, either PM the Hyatt Concierge on FT or email [email protected] Either should get you status matched.
I recommend acting fast; I don't think that this will be offered much longer.
Thread on Hyatt forum: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt...1-19-15-a.html
CPRich, either PM the Hyatt Concierge on FT or email [email protected] Either should get you status matched.
I recommend acting fast; I don't think that this will be offered much longer.
Nov 21, 2015, 2:15 am
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Nov 21, 2015, 4:40 am
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12 hours have passed since i emailed them...still no reply...oh well.
Nov 21, 2015, 7:37 am
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They've since restricted the Diamond match to only SPG Plats.
Nov 21, 2015, 8:52 am
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According to several sources Hyatt is matching SPG gold and plats to Hyatt diamond. Taking a move out of the AA playbook when UA/CO merged and there were lots of disgruntled elites for the taking. Good through 2/17 and includes diamond upgrades (confirmable at booking and each one good for an entire stay).
Supposedly you have to reach out to the hyatt concierge on twitter. I've sent a message with my account info but haven't heard back.
Seem Hyatt will be the last good program left once Marriott has its way with Starwood. That's my guess, anyway, hard to imagine Marriott would start the benefits extravaganza involved in giving all their members current SPG benefits (guaranteed 4pm checkout? suite upgrades? dream on!).
Supposedly you have to reach out to the hyatt concierge on twitter. I've sent a message with my account info but haven't heard back.
Seem Hyatt will be the last good program left once Marriott has its way with Starwood. That's my guess, anyway, hard to imagine Marriott would start the benefits extravaganza involved in giving all their members current SPG benefits (guaranteed 4pm checkout? suite upgrades? dream on!).
Nov 21, 2015, 11:33 am
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I'm wondering if there's a down side. I haven't had a Hyatt near a project site in years. And I have 1M SPG/MR points vs. 40K Hyatt, so I won't be vacationing with the family at a Hyatt.
Am I negating a future status match option by taking one now?
Am I negating a future status match option by taking one now?