Hyatt and Delta Air Lines Loyalty Collaboration
Delta and Hyatt have announced a new, long-term strategic relationship that brings together two popular programs, Delta SkyMiles and World of Hyatt.
The news comes as Hyatt is ending its partnership with American Airlines. For now, AAdvantage members who have linked their AAdvantage® and World of Hyatt accounts by Nov. 15 can continue earning World of Hyatt awards through Loyalty Point Rewards through Feb. 28, 2027. World of Hyatt members who have linked their accounts by Nov. 15 can continue earning AAdvantage® awards through Milestone Rewards through Dec. 31, 2026.
The new, exclusive collaboration will launch in the coming months and reflects a shared commitment to closing a critical gap in premium travel: delivering a connected, high-quality experience where both brands know who you are, recognize what you’ve earned and make it easier to move between air and stay.
“At Delta, premium has never been about just a seat – it’s a standard of care that shows up throughout the journey,” said Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines. “Flying Delta creates experiences and opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else. Hyatt shares that same premium approach to everything from travel and dining to entertainment and accommodations, and it’s what makes them such a natural fit.”
At launch, elite members of both loyalty programs will earn simultaneously with the new Dual Earn benefit – Delta Medallions earn miles for spend on qualifying Hyatt stays (in addition to earning certain other World of Hyatt benefits) and World of Hyatt elites earn points on qualifying fare classes in addition to earning certain other SkyMiles benefits. Beyond these initial benefits, Members can look forward to additional ways to earn and engage – including opportunities for exclusive access to personalized moments and once-in-a-lifetime experiences available only to Members of both programs.
