Cruise News: Passengers FURIOUS Over Loyalty Program Change!
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Carnival Cruise Line has implemented significant changes to its loyalty program, leading to dissatisfaction among frequent travelers. The new structure requires passengers to complete fourteen 7-day cruises within a single year to achieve the highest Diamond status level, provided no additional purchases are made. A major shift in the program involves the elimination of lifetime status. Under the updated policy, members are required to re-qualify for their status every two years. If a passenger takes a break from cruising for a couple of years, they must restart their progress at the lowest tier of the program. Furthermore, the creator notes that several perks previously available to Platinum and Diamond guests have been removed. These adjustments have caused many loyal fans to consider switching to different cruise lines.
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Carnival Cruise Line has upset many of their most loyal fans as they've changed their loyalty program
Under the new program, you would need to take 14 7-day cruises a year in order to reach the highest level diamond status
Lifetime status will be eliminated and passengers must re-qualify every 2 years
If you take a couple years off, you would have to restart at the lowest level
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