FYI - if you 're-enrol' into SPG, you'll trigger a re-qualification of Gold Status and it will remain on your account to Feb 2020. Not sure of the benefits yet, but I'm hoping it gets me something using up a few Marriott 7 night certificates over the next few years.
Also had 2 Amex customer service reps tell me the Platinum Reserve wasnt able to be companion card any more (for new applicants), but neither really seemed convincing. We lodged a copy of the paper platinum reserve form via Document Upload a week ago, and just hit brick walls last night - going to try again during Aus business hours to find out whats going on.
They told me that I could have an American Express Platinum Rewards card - but I've never heard of that card.
I really want the Platinum Reserve as we have a large (wedding) bill coming up that we can pay with amex, and collect 3 pts per dollar. Really want to avoid having to hold on to Platinum Charge to avoid the $1200 annual fee.