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Delta SkyMiles & World of Hyatt Launch New Partnership, Replacing American AAdvantage
Eligible elite members will earn both Hyatt points and Delta miles on qualifying travel as the companies expand loyalty benefits across flights and hotel stays.
American AAdvantage and World of Hyatt will end their "enhanced" partnership, concluding a collaboration that launched in 2019 after "careful consideration" and mutual agreement.
The companies previously scaled back the partnership in early 2025, eliminating automatic reciprocal points earning, though the basic partnership between American and Hyatt will continue for the current program year.
Travelers will lose access to unofficial annual status fast tracks and reward redemptions, though AAdvantage members can still earn 500 miles per eligible Hyatt stay through February 28, 2027.
Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines and Hyatt have unveiled plans to launch a new, long-term strategic partnership, allowing eligible elite members to earn both Delta SkyMiles and World of Hyatt points.
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian stated the agreement reflects a shared goal of delivering "exceptional" experiences, with the partnership expected to go live in the coming months.