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RewardsPlus - Comp'ed Marriot/UA status {Archive}
Jul 15, 2013, 8:19 am
#76
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Under the Cone of Silence
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I would hope that's the case, but until that's confirmed (either by a UA statement, or by experience come Feb 2014), I wouldn't count on it...
Jul 15, 2013, 8:20 am
#77
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Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
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Finally, a change I like...it only took forever! ^
Thanks Aaron for the good news, and also kudos for being right that this is a positive!
Thanks Aaron for the good news, and also kudos for being right that this is a positive!
Jul 15, 2013, 8:23 am
#78
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: United Arab Emirates & Arizona, USA
Programs: UA MM/1P, EK Au, QR, TK, Marriott Life Ti, Hilton Dia, IC Dia, Hyatt Glob, Accor Pt, Shangri-La
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I just assumed that this was a new annual benefit. Please amend my previous posts from "great program" to "worthless." It happens to be worthless to me, since I am already Marriott Gold (although don't expect to be in future years). (And I am a sucker for taking a challenge in which I stayed six times at Marriott by 06/30 to earn Gold for 2014.
) Even for those who will benefit, this seems like a lot of fanfare for what is basically a short-term status match promotion plus a (modest?) change to the transfer rates.
Jul 15, 2013, 8:23 am
#79
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Jul 15, 2013, 8:29 am
#80
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: UA-1K MM, AA-Gold, DL-Silver, AS-MVP
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[*]New Miles-to-Points Transfer: We’re introducing the ability for Premier members (at all levels) to convert MileagePlus award miles into Marriott Rewards points at a 1-to-1 ratio, up to 50,000 miles per year.
[*]Improved Points-to-Miles Transfer: We’re improving the rate at which all members can convert their Marriott Rewards points into MileagePlus miles by offering a 20% discount off the number of points required for miles. This will be the leading conversion rate for transfer of Marriott Rewards points into airline miles.
[*]Improved Points-to-Miles Transfer: We’re improving the rate at which all members can convert their Marriott Rewards points into MileagePlus miles by offering a 20% discount off the number of points required for miles. This will be the leading conversion rate for transfer of Marriott Rewards points into airline miles.
Jul 15, 2013, 8:30 am
#81
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Programs: UA 1K (1MM), AA P, Marriott PP (LT PP), SPG P (LT P), HH G, and Hertz PC
Posts: 129
This is some welcome news to see walking off the plane Monday morning. I was fearing the worst and this is solid. The only thing I would've liked to see is the crossover earnings a la DL and SPG, but apart from that I'm happy not to need to go out of my way to re-earn Marriott Gold and to have a nice transfer
Jul 15, 2013, 8:31 am
#82
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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That date corresponds to the end of the Elite year for United. I'm sure if the relationship continues, they'll extend that date when it arrives.As for Lifetime - I highly doubt we'll see Marriott grant Lifetime to Lifetime UA Elites. But yes, those who are MM are at least Gold, and hence will get matched.
Jul 15, 2013, 8:31 am
#83
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: LAX/VNY (Hometown: CAK)
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Bonvoy Gold, Regal Diamond
Posts: 743
Once I earn Gold later this year for the first time, I'll grab this benefit. I don't know if it'll shift my purchasing habits, but Marriott improves its position in my consideration set.
Does anyone else think that this signals an even greater devaluation in the UA Silver product for 2014, considering they're giving it away to hotel elites? [Insert comment about CC, already devalued, etc. -- but give my question some thought before trotting out the same three sentences I always see in reference to the UA Silver program.]
Jul 15, 2013, 8:33 am
#84
Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: UA *G 1MM LT United Club & Global Entry
Posts: 2,756
Waiting for all the UA Silver elites to chime in with a big 
here as Marriott Gold’s and above receive complimentary UA Silver elite status. So there is no additional benefit for UA Silvers, only downside with additional competition from Marriott Gold and Platinum's for CPU's and E+ at T-24 hours. Am I understanding it correctly? Marriott is also locked up with Chase so that part of it makes sense.
SunLover
here as Marriott Gold’s and above receive complimentary UA Silver elite status. So there is no additional benefit for UA Silvers, only downside with additional competition from Marriott Gold and Platinum's for CPU's and E+ at T-24 hours. Am I understanding it correctly? Marriott is also locked up with Chase so that part of it makes sense.SunLover
Jul 15, 2013, 8:34 am
#85
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
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But that doesn't mean you would continue to have Marriott Gold if UA and Marriott terminate their arrangement.
Jul 15, 2013, 8:36 am
#86
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DCA, EGE, IAD
Programs: MR LTT, BA Gold, AA LTP, UA Silver
Posts: 6,077
Well you can't say the same for Marriott.
Anywhere is more like it. I have 1000+ nights at Marriott properties, including the Newark Airport Marriott once and I can say that it was the worst MR I have ever stayed.
Anywhere is more like it. I have 1000+ nights at Marriott properties, including the Newark Airport Marriott once and I can say that it was the worst MR I have ever stayed.
Jul 15, 2013, 8:38 am
#87
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
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Maybe? I guess the bad part is more competition for E+ seats because a Silver shouldn't be expecting upgrades anyway. In my mind, the only benefits that would affect other silvers is access to E+ (more competition at T-24) and a few more people in the Premier Access line which affects all elites. The other benefits of silver like checked baggage and whatnot doesn't really impact my travel experience. In addition, I'd speculate that high level elites in hotel programs likely have reasonable status on some airline, so may be significant overlap.
We'll see what happens.
We'll see what happens.
In other words, it seems unlikely that there's someone who currently travels a lot on another airline, stays in the Marriott, and as a result of getting Silver on United will switch significant travel to United and thus meaningfully use the new silver status acquired.
Jul 15, 2013, 8:38 am
#88
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People say that but the truth is most people won't make a major change in their spending patterns. I am SPG Plat and have no intention of giving them up. I got Hyatt Diamond status as part of MegaDo 2 years ago, and I think I only spent one night at a Hyatt property after I got my status. It will be nice to have Gold status with Marriott, but reality is I doubt I spend more than 5 nights a year there.
Jul 15, 2013, 8:39 am
#89
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New York, NY
Programs: UA, AA, DL, Hertz, Avis, National, Hyatt, Hilton, SPG, Marriott
Posts: 9,454
If this is intended to be an ongoing benefit, then it is likely that status will be reassessed concurrent with the start of the elite year, such that a Premier Gold member who does not requalify in 2013 for the 2014 program year is not afforded Marriott Gold benefits in the 2014 program year.
Jul 15, 2013, 8:40 am
#90
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DCA, EGE, IAD
Programs: MR LTT, BA Gold, AA LTP, UA Silver
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Bolding mine - that seems right. Someone who stays 50 nights at Marriott probably does a fair amount of airline travel. If they don't, then status doesn't really matter and the impact will be limited. If they do, and they regularly travel United, then they probably have silver status anyway. And if they regularly travel another airline, then the impact will also be limited.