Platinum Requirements. Higher? No, it's an IT glitch
Jul 17, 2009, 7:14 pm
#16
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: Marriott Titanium, AC E50, National Exec
Posts: 516
Mine is all screwy right now too, but it's also in a fancy new bar graph format so I'm guessing that might have something to do with the problems. I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that if Starwood were to change the requirements for elite qualification, they would do it at the beginning of a new calendar year so as not to mess with people halfway through their attempt to re-qualify. Step back from the ledge and take a deep breath...
Jul 17, 2009, 7:14 pm
#17
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 1,002
You would think they would do it at the beginning of the year but:
1.1 We may change these Terms and Conditions at any time, without notice. This means that we may make changes that affect, without limitation, processes, benefits, Program affiliates, rules for earning and redeeming Starpoints, Starpoint redemption levels, rules for the use of Awards, availability of Awards, Award inventory, and Award types. Unless otherwise stated, all Membership benefits are subject to availability.
1.1 We may change these Terms and Conditions at any time, without notice. This means that we may make changes that affect, without limitation, processes, benefits, Program affiliates, rules for earning and redeeming Starpoints, Starpoint redemption levels, rules for the use of Awards, availability of Awards, Award inventory, and Award types. Unless otherwise stated, all Membership benefits are subject to availability.
Jul 17, 2009, 7:21 pm
#18
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SAN
Programs: AA PP, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Nat ExecElite, WN CP
Posts: 419
They cannot be foolish enough to change the requirements more than halfway through the year. People have been working toward status and this would alienate way too many of their frequent customers (myself included).
This will all clear up shortly
This will all clear up shortly
Jul 17, 2009, 7:22 pm
#19
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SEA
Programs: SPG Lifetime PP ; Hyatt Globalist ; Nexus
Posts: 950
That's a good one but I'm willing to bet this is a pure IT screw-up. 
You would think they would do it at the beginning of the year but:
1.1 We may change these Terms and Conditions at any time, without notice. This means that we may make changes that affect, without limitation, processes, benefits, Program affiliates, rules for earning and redeeming Starpoints, Starpoint redemption levels, rules for the use of Awards, availability of Awards, Award inventory, and Award types. Unless otherwise stated, all Membership benefits are subject to availability.
1.1 We may change these Terms and Conditions at any time, without notice. This means that we may make changes that affect, without limitation, processes, benefits, Program affiliates, rules for earning and redeeming Starpoints, Starpoint redemption levels, rules for the use of Awards, availability of Awards, Award inventory, and Award types. Unless otherwise stated, all Membership benefits are subject to availability.
Jul 17, 2009, 7:26 pm
#21
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: A lovely little town filled with cows
Programs: US2, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,284
Agreed. However this could be a prelude to changes coming next year. Would you stick with SPG if they introduced a 50 stay requirement?
Jul 17, 2009, 7:30 pm
#22
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: MCO-The Mouse House
Programs: AA EXPlt, SPG Plt, Nat EE
Posts: 1,542
Sorry Terry, that thread wasn't there when i posted this.
Jul 17, 2009, 7:30 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: A lovely little town filled with cows
Programs: US2, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,284
Do you really think anyone else does it better? I think Starwood has one of the more functional and user-friendly websites in the travel industry. Sure, there's things I don't like about it, but it's better than most IMO.
I just noticed this page for the first time today - https://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefe...omparison.html - haven't seen a summary like that on competitor sites. I especially enjoyed their sources list at the bottom...
I just noticed this page for the first time today - https://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefe...omparison.html - haven't seen a summary like that on competitor sites. I especially enjoyed their sources list at the bottom...
Jul 17, 2009, 7:34 pm
#24
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SEA
Programs: SPG Lifetime PP ; Hyatt Globalist ; Nexus
Posts: 950
Jul 17, 2009, 7:35 pm
#25
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: MCO-The Mouse House
Programs: AA EXPlt, SPG Plt, Nat EE
Posts: 1,542
The last time they made a change from 20 to 25 stays (I believe it was 2002) they did so in the middle of the year.
Jul 17, 2009, 7:35 pm
#26
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: LAX
Programs: Airline Free Agent/MR Gold/ HH Diamond/National/MGM/Amex
Posts: 662
I'm not *Wood's target guest but I'm looking for a chain to replace Marriott next year (just kinda had it with MR) as my 2nd choice program. My friends convinced me but I'm not sure the benifits are worth 50 stays.
Jul 17, 2009, 7:41 pm
#27
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: check swarm
Programs: DL DM & 2MM, SPG/Bonvoid LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, $tarbucks Titanium
Posts: 14,404
I've heard rumblings about a tier above Plat, but not raising Plat requirements.
Jul 17, 2009, 7:48 pm
#28
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Australia
Programs: QF,VS,SQ,SPG,IC
Posts: 796
All of my stays are now strictly leisure, although more expensive hotels. I’ll manage to get 25 stays this year without a double promo but 50 nights is not an option for me.
If 42 stays is introduced next year, I won’t even try to requalify. Now I sometimes book Starwood hotels even though I can get cheaper rates at other hotels simply to keep my stay rate up. I couldn’t justify the added cost to get to 42.
I can see where this could appeal to those travelling for business and perhaps this is Starwood’s target market. Unfortunately, I would have to (sadly) say goodbye.
If 42 stays is introduced next year, I won’t even try to requalify. Now I sometimes book Starwood hotels even though I can get cheaper rates at other hotels simply to keep my stay rate up. I couldn’t justify the added cost to get to 42.
I can see where this could appeal to those travelling for business and perhaps this is Starwood’s target market. Unfortunately, I would have to (sadly) say goodbye.
Jul 17, 2009, 8:01 pm
#29
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Australia
Programs: QF,VS,SQ,SPG,IC
Posts: 796
OK, just looked at the graph in my account and it indicates 45 stays (total) or 50 nights (total) for Platinum.
Is this thread based solely on this graph or is there some other source of information?
Is this thread based solely on this graph or is there some other source of information?
Jul 17, 2009, 8:05 pm
#30
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: CA
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLT, HH GOLD, PP
Posts: 233
I just checked my account. It reflects the new graph and 45 stays or 50 nights for Platinum. I was not able to log in last night thus I'm hoping this is merely a glitch and not an increase in required stays.