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The Marriott-United reciprocal status partnership RewardsPlus is offline till August 22, 2018.
Marriott has published an updated FAQ, confirming what their PR has previously stated.
United MileagePlus Gold and above:
- If you previously registered, you have been upgraded to the new Marriott Platinum elite for August 18, 2018-January 31, 2019.
- If you did not previously register, you will only get the new Marriott Gold Elite status (no lounge access or breakfast benefit) if you register from August 22, 2018.
- If you qualify/re-quality for 2019, you will only receive the new Marriott Gold Elite.
Marriott Platinum members:
- If you previously registered, you keep your MileagePlus Silver status for August 18, 2018-January 31, 2019.
- If you did not previously register, you need to have Marriott Platinum Premier Elite to register from August 22, 2018.
- To qualify/re-qualify for 2019, you will need to have Marriott Platinum Premier Elite status.
My account on the Marriott app shows I have gone from Gold to Platinum. (30 of the nights are from having the Marriott personal and business credit cards.)
Next year’s drop to Marriott Gold is a factor in why I am not likely to re-upp United Gold status again and mostly emptied my account with travel packages that turned out to be a disappointment.
Readers with RewardsPlus, have you been updated to Marriott Platinum Elite as well?
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Yes. I am not Platinum Elite.
I meant to say “now,” not “not.” On the other hand, TODAY I am NOT Platinum Elite — I’m Gold Elite….
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I am not able to post a pic but under my new platinum benefits overview, I found this :
Rewards plus:
Platinum Elite and Platinum Premier Elite members enjoy complimentary United MileagePlus Premier® Silver Status.
Thanks Stefan for this news. It is even difficult now to get a United Silver match in the current program. Previously only SPG Platinum therefore Marriott matched Platinum is needed for this.