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RewardsPlus - Comp'ed Marriot/UA status {Archive}
Jul 15, 2013, 12:17 pm
#166
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Jul 15, 2013, 12:30 pm
#167
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Jul 15, 2013, 12:31 pm
#168
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Jul 15, 2013, 12:33 pm
#170
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Wow, a pleasant surprise. This seems like a great promotion -- Marriott Gold is a very solid tier, and difficult to reach otherwise (50 nights).
One obvious question, not mentioned in the T&C, is whether lifetime Gold (1MM) will receive Marriott gold in perpetuity. I would presume so, but of course we must be skeptical.
No doubt I am not the only person here who assumes that this is a moderate piece of good news that will inevitably be followed soon by the other shoe to drop, e.g., the massive devaluation a la Skypesos.
One obvious question, not mentioned in the T&C, is whether lifetime Gold (1MM) will receive Marriott gold in perpetuity. I would presume so, but of course we must be skeptical.
No doubt I am not the only person here who assumes that this is a moderate piece of good news that will inevitably be followed soon by the other shoe to drop, e.g., the massive devaluation a la Skypesos.
Jul 15, 2013, 12:33 pm
#171
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Nice little perk that I wasn't expecting
Jul 15, 2013, 12:36 pm
#172
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But the perk is getting Marriott Gold if you are UA Gold and above. It is UA Silver for Marriott Platinum members.
Jul 15, 2013, 12:38 pm
#173
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Jul 15, 2013, 12:48 pm
#174
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Lol @ all the folks who expected doom and gloom. But I guess you can't blame em a tiny bit.
Lol @ all the folks who expected doom and gloom. But I guess you can't blame em a tiny bit.
Jul 15, 2013, 12:48 pm
#175
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: LAX
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Very nice, United! I understand the frustrations of existing Marriott Golds, but I also really appreciate this benefit for UA elites.
Jul 15, 2013, 12:56 pm
#176
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Is registering for this program the only way to transfer miles into points 1:1? I am currently a UA Gold and Marriott PL.
Jul 15, 2013, 12:58 pm
#177
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC or SEA depending on the week
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For many this might be great but I'm already Premier Gold and Marriott Platinum so this won't do much for me. I got really excited for a minute when I thought it might allow double dipping like SPG-DL.
Jul 15, 2013, 12:59 pm
#178
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: IAD
Programs: UA 1K 2MM, Hilton Diamond
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Like many others, this enhancement is a negative for me. I am already Marriott Plat and United 1K, so the only thing is see is more crowds in the Marriott lounges. Now if we could "double dip" that would be nice.
On the negative side, this change could push me over to Hilton. I stay enough nights to be an elite in only one program, If I can now be Gold in Marriott because of my UA status, then I may stay fewer nights there and instead stay mote at Hilton to also achieve status there.
Does this make sense to any of you?
On the negative side, this change could push me over to Hilton. I stay enough nights to be an elite in only one program, If I can now be Gold in Marriott because of my UA status, then I may stay fewer nights there and instead stay mote at Hilton to also achieve status there.
Does this make sense to any of you?
At this point I'm trying to figure out if I want to remain with Hilton or switch to something else. This announcement gives me something to think about.
Jul 15, 2013, 12:59 pm
#179
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Jul 15, 2013, 1:00 pm
#180
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I think part of the reason they didn't give out Gold is that there are a lot of real costs associated with gold. Paying other airlines for lounge access, 3 bags across *A, etc.