{"id":277238,"date":"2026-09-09T17:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T17:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=277238\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T17:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T17:30:11","slug":"so-long-reciprocal-benefits-american-airlines-and-hyatt-to-end-enhanced-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/american-aadvantage\/american-airlines-hyatt-end-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"So Long, Reciprocal Benefits: American Airlines and Hyatt To End Enhanced Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For the past couple of years, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\">World of Hyatt<\/a> members have enjoyed an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/hyatt-american-airlines-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\">enhanced partnership<\/a>. While working toward status in either program, you could earn perks with the other program.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoyed these perks, as they'll be gone soon \u2014 American Airlines and Hyatt are ending their preferred partnership. While you still have time to enjoy its benefits, you'll need to act quickly. Here's what to know.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"American_Airlines_and_Hyatt_End_Partnership\">American Airlines and Hyatt End Partnership<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Almost two years ago, American Airlines <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.aa.com\/news\/news-details\/2024\/From-takeoff-to-turndown-American-Airlines-AAdvantage-program-and-World-of-Hyatt-enhance-loyalty-relationship-with-more-choice-and-personalization-AADV-10\/default.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">announced it was expanding its partnership with Hyatt<\/a>. This was great news for elites in either program looking for reciprocal benefits. But today, American Airlines <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.aa.com\/news\/news-details\/2026\/Update-on-American-and-Hyatt-relationship-AADV-09\/default.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">announced it will not renew its contract with Hyatt<\/a> when it expires in November. In other words, this lucrative partnership barely lasted for two full program years.<\/p>\n<p>What does this update mean for members loyal to either program? The good news \u2014 there will be no interruption to earning, selecting, or redeeming eligible benefits for the remainder of either program's current earning year. The bad news? The deadline to be eligible for these &#8220;uninterrupted&#8221; perks is rapidly approaching.<\/p>\n<p>You need to link your AAdvantage and World of Hyatt accounts by <strong>11:59 p.m. CT on November 15, 2026<\/strong>, to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continue earning World of Hyatt awards through Loyalty Points Rewards through <strong>February 28, 2027<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Continue earning AAdvantage awards through Milestone Rewards through <strong>December 31, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That means you should link your accounts immediately (if you haven't already) if you think you'll earn enough Loyalty Points or qualifying nights by the end of either program year to unlock benefits through this partnership.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_268611\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-268611 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hyatt-Regency-Kochi-Malayattoor-Featured.png\" alt=\"Bedroom at the Hyatt Regency Kochi Malayattoor.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hyatt-Regency-Kochi-Malayattoor-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hyatt-Regency-Kochi-Malayattoor-Featured-750x600.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hyatt-Regency-Kochi-Malayattoor-Featured-900x720.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hyatt-Regency-Kochi-Malayattoor-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hyatt-Regency-Kochi-Malayattoor-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Hyatt Regency Kochi Malayattoor. Credit: Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>For instance, when you earn 100,000 Loyalty Points, you unlock <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-discoverist\/\" rel=\"noopener\">World of Hyatt Discoverist status<\/a> as a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/loyalty-point-rewards-choices\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Loyalty Point Reward<\/a>. At higher Loyalty Point tiers, you could select <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-explorist\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyatt Explorist status<\/a> or a Category 1-4 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/using-the-right-hyatt-certificate\/\" rel=\"noopener\">free night award<\/a> as a benefit. For hardcore AAdvantage loyalists, making it to 1 million Loyalty Points allows you to choose a Category 1-7 free night award, which can be incredibly valuable.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, when you spend 20 qualifying nights with World of Hyatt, you can select two preferred seat coupons on American Airlines as a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/milestone-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Milestone Reward<\/a>. At 40 nights, you can select two Main Cabin Extra seat coupons, and at 70 nights, you could select AAdvantage Gold status. The higher you climb with Hyatt, the higher you could potentially climb with American Airlines without ever stepping foot on a plane.<\/p>\n<p>If you hit any of these thresholds after <strong>November 15<\/strong> and your accounts aren't already linked, you won't be able to select any of these benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, the partnership isn't going away entirely. AAdvantage members can continue to earn 500 AAdvantage miles instead of World of Hyatt points on eligible stays by providing their AAdvantage number at check-in.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It's always sad when a partnership ends \u2014 especially one that was valuable between two fantastic loyalty programs. This update will undoubtedly leave a huge gap in American's Loyalty Point Reward and Hyatt's Milestone Rewards choices, so we are eager to see what either program introduces to keep rewarding their most loyal members.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to link your accounts by <strong>November 15, 2026<\/strong>, to continue being able to select eligible benefits through the end of either program's earning year.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#American_Airlines_and_Hyatt_End_Partnership\">American Airlines and Hyatt End Partnership<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the past couple of years, American Airlines AAdvantage and World of Hyatt members have enjoyed an enhanced partnership. While working toward status in either program, you could earn perks with the other program. Unfortunately, American Airlines and Hyatt are ending this preferred partnership. While you still have time to enjoy its benefits, you&#8217;ll need to act quickly. 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