PROMO: Q2 Promo: Get a free weekend night for every 2 stays + 1K DL or NW miles 9FWFN
Sep 28, 2009, 2:49 pm
#811
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,720
Hyat is Hyatt and SPG is SPG. Each has its strengths and weaknesses and each is permitted to fashion their program in the way they wish. Comparisons on such minor issues are unhelpful, especially since the answer to your "10 minutes to midnight" question was easily searchable in this forum.
Finally, I am not sure that Hyatt would be so accommodating to a person who asks them out of the blue on the last day of their promotion whose terms and conditions were well known for many months before, whether they could get an extension -- especially for no apparent reason.
Sep 28, 2009, 4:36 pm
#812
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: From: PWM
Programs: United GS, Fairmont Platinum,SPG LTPlat, Hilton Diamond, MarriottGold..like the rest of the world
Posts: 4,401
For decades (yes, decades), most airlines and hotel affinity programs chose the latter option. That meant consumers with either honest or totally bogus tales of woe could sneak in after the finish line.
From where I'm sitting, that's never been fair to the rest of us who play by the rules. We were all told clearly what the earning dates and redemption dates were for this promotion. It was known many many months ago. Each player in the promotion knew what the parameters were and we each made our decisions accordingly.
Similarly, grocery coupons expire and will not be accepted after the expiration date -- the same logic could applied here: "Why won't they let me use this $0.75 coupon? I could've used it yesterday up until midnight ... what's the big deal?!?"
I don't see Hyatt's choice to allow consumers to extend the terms of their latest promotion as a significant draw for anyone. It affects a miniscule percentage of their customer base and would in no way sway me towards nor away from their affinity program.
I stand with SPG on this one. Establish a firm plan up front, communicate it clearly to all and let the chips fall where they will.
Sep 28, 2009, 4:59 pm
#813
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
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I believe sbtinme was responding to the request for an extention, not the airline miles.
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Sep 28, 2009, 5:29 pm
#814
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: SPG Platinum, MVP Gold 75K, HH Gold
Posts: 215
https://www.spgpromos.com/weekends/t...EEKEND_LTOPAGE
As I understand the argument, the point is that the terms were clear and everyone should have been prepared to follow them. Which is a good point. Except that SPG has not followed their own terms.
Oct 1, 2009, 6:18 pm
#815
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Hopefully on a plane...
Posts: 6,580
My second 1,000 miles posted today with a backdate to 9/2/2009.
Oct 1, 2009, 6:33 pm
#816
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,140
All my missing miles (4,000 of them) posted. I guess the non-squeaky wheel gets the grease...
Oct 1, 2009, 8:43 pm
#817
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: PVD
Programs: AA-P, B6, DL, SW, SPG_M-P, AGR-S+
Posts: 289
My missing 2,000 miles have posted as well (backdated to 9/2). I'm thankful this is finally resolved. Now I can clear the spreadsheet entry. 
Oct 1, 2009, 10:34 pm
#818
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,720
It was a single promotion. With Ts and Cs on the same page.
https://www.spgpromos.com/weekends/t...EEKEND_LTOPAGE
As I understand the argument, the point is that the terms were clear and everyone should have been prepared to follow them. Which is a good point. Except that SPG has not followed their own terms.
https://www.spgpromos.com/weekends/t...EEKEND_LTOPAGE
As I understand the argument, the point is that the terms were clear and everyone should have been prepared to follow them. Which is a good point. Except that SPG has not followed their own terms.
Please give it a rest.
Oct 1, 2009, 11:05 pm
#819
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: SPG Platinum, MVP Gold 75K, HH Gold
Posts: 215
Oct 2, 2009, 7:21 am
#820
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: West Coast USA
Programs: UA GS/4 MM, AA Exec Plat, Lifetime Hilton D, Hyatt G, Marriott Titanium earned Ambassador
Posts: 7,553
Thank you again SPG and DL. Another great promo. Or should I say double combo. Looking forward to the next $et of promotion$ to capture our dollar$.
Oct 2, 2009, 8:10 am
#822
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Spring, TX
Programs: UA Silver, AA, Delta, SPG Gold, Marriott Sil., Hilton Gold, Hyatt Platinum, PC Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 285
I'm just glad to see the final 3000 points show up...no matter how long it takes to post, I hope they do the promotion again in the future
Oct 2, 2009, 7:02 pm
#823
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ORD
Programs: AA ExPlat (2MM), Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 291
My extra 25,000 miles all posted, great promotion. Re-earned SPG Plat and got 26k miles on Delta to boot.
Oct 2, 2009, 7:17 pm
#824
used to be 'Flyfarfar'
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SE
Programs: DL, AA, SPG, MR, HGP, IHG
Posts: 660
My 28k miles have posted to my account..
Great promotion SPG. This really influenced my stay pattern during the promotion period.
Great promotion SPG. This really influenced my stay pattern during the promotion period.
Oct 2, 2009, 7:51 pm
#825
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: CLT
Programs: US PP, Hilton Dia, Hyatt Dia, ICH Plat
Posts: 77
award stays
did anyone else get the 1000 Delta bonus for SPG award stays......I was not expecting those but will gladly accept!
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