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The time to submit a Diamond extension for 2018 has passed.
Hilton has announced its Diamond status extension window for 2018. This great perk can come in very handy when you know that you will not qualify for Diamond in a year due to a change in circumstances. The extension offer is a once in a lifetime shot: you can only ever use it once, so it is always best to think twice and be certain before you pull the trigger on this option.
How It Works
To qualify for a status extension, you need to meet all the following criteria:
- Currently hold Diamond status
- Have held Diamond status for three years at least (the years do not have to be consecutive)
- Have earned 500,000 base points or stayed at least 250 nights since joining Hilton Honors
If you meet the above criteria, then:
- Head over to the Hilton extension page and submit your extension request
- Requests must be submitted by March 28, 2018
- Allow up to 5 business days for the request to be processed
- Remember, this benefit can only be used once in a lifetime
An Alternative For Diamond Status
Since the introduction of a whole new suite of Hilton credit cards from American Express in January 2018, there is an easier way to achieve and maintain Hilton Diamond status. Holders of the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card receive Diamond status as a perk, as well as other benefits that include a Priority Pass Select membership, and 14X points per dollar on Hilton stays, although the card does carry a hefty annual fee of $450 .
Our Take
While this is an excellent benefit offered to top-tier elite members, the hard thing is deciding when to use it. If you know you will only miss out this year then, by all means, go ahead. On the other hand, if you have had a significant change in circumstances and know you will rarely be staying at Hilton properties this year, it might be better to save it for the future. Either option will require some careful thought and planning.
Perhaps you want to skip the whole process of trying to meet the status requirements of 30 stays, 60 nights or 120k base points and instead go the route of the credit card; even if just for a single year.
Source: The Gate
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Will need this for next year, hope it does not end up on the chopping block at some meeting in the fall. Seems they always squeeze things just a little more each year!
I am going the credit card route, makes more sense for me.
wonderful that they are offering an extension
That’s nice of Hilton to offer this extension. To bad it’s 1 time only.
Sadly I don’t qualify. Also sadly, my Diamond status expires soon, too.
So sorry,I am gold member only,hope to have promo for gold member too.
They do not have such a promo.
I did take advantage too – was a good choice!
It is a shame the Hilton website doesn’t show lifetime nights so you can see if you qualify.
Great, signing up now
Argh I skipped diamond last year and this year.
I currently have Diamond status, however I have only had Diamond status for two years. Hilton has already emailed and told me I will have Gold status starting April 1st.
I too made the same mistake. Thanks for looking out for the newbies!
Wow, that’s cool. Did not know they did this. A little intimidating that it’s a once only shot. Since I will probably never get this unless I retire and travel a ton, I don’t have to worry. I wonder if other hotel companies do this?
No others do this that we know of.
I agree that the once in a lifetime offer is something to consider very carefully, especially with the advent of the Aspire Card. On the other hand, in this game things usually get worse, not better. I’d hate to not use it now if I needed it only to find that the extension opportunity disappears during some future “program enhancement”.
You are right to think about future changes. In this game you can’t really look too far ahead. If you want to retain Diamond and are eligible for the you might as well use it now, unless you can get it another way e.g. through the Aspire card. There is no point in saving it for the future, as who knows what Hilton Honors will even look like in a few years time.
Is there an easy way to see how many nights I’ve stayed? I checked my account but can’t find that info.
Easiest is to call Hilton to confirm.
bummer, I only have gold now 🙁
Once in a lifetime – I am also out of this.
nice to know about this fall back option
this is a generous offer on their part
Any extension for gold members?
Negative.
I’m glad you pointed it out early that it’s a once in a lifetime shot, because early on in my “career” I made that mistake and didn’t take full advantage of how it played out.