Frequent Miler on the Air Hyatt's partnership with AA: Deepened or Devalued? | Coffee Break Ep29 | 10-15-24
Oct 15, 2024
Explore the recent changes in the partnership between Hyatt and American Airlines, sparking debate among travelers. Dive into the new benefits for Hyatt elites and the mixed reactions to what many perceive as a potential devaluation of rewards. Discover the intricacies of earning and redeeming loyalty points and how these changes can impact different types of travelers. Personal insights and strategic tips offer a deeper understanding of navigating this evolving dynamic in loyalty programs.
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Deepened or Devalued?
- Frequent Miler readers felt the Hyatt and American Airlines partnership changes were a devaluation, not a deepening.
- The hosts will debate whether the changes are a deepening or devaluation of the partnership.
Current Partnership Benefits
- Current partnership benefits (expiring end of 2024) include reciprocal points earning for elites in both programs.
- Elites earn one Hyatt point per dollar on AA flights and one AA mile per dollar on Hyatt stays.
New Perks for Hyatt Elites
- Hyatt elites can now earn AA preferred seat coupons at 20/30 nights and Main Cabin Extra coupons at 40/50 nights.
- At 70, 80, and 90 nights, choose AA Gold; at 100-150 nights, choose AA Platinum (giftable).