American Airlines and World of Hyatt Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Loyalty Rewards for Travelers

American Airlines and World of Hyatt Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Loyalty Rewards for Travelers

The two programs will soon offer members new choices, valuable redemptions and status opportunities

(IN SHORT) American Airlines’ AAdvantage® program and World of Hyatt have announced a partnership that will enhance loyalty rewards for members. Starting in January 2025, AAdvantage® members can earn and redeem Avios when flying with Qatar Executive, while World of Hyatt members will have access to AAdvantage® rewards through the Milestone Rewards program. This collaboration aims to provide greater flexibility and personalized benefits, such as elite status and preferred seating options, enhancing the travel experience for members of both programs. The partnership reflects a commitment to recognizing loyalty and improving travel rewards.

(PRESS RELEASE) Chicago, IL, 2024-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — In a significant development for travelers, American Airlines’ AAdvantage® program and World of Hyatt have announced an exciting enhancement to their partnership, aimed at providing members with greater flexibility and personalized rewards. Starting in January 2025, AAdvantage® members will have the opportunity to earn and redeem Avios when flying with Qatar Executive. Likewise, World of Hyatt members will enjoy the ability to select AAdvantage® rewards as part of their Milestone Rewards program.

This strategic collaboration reflects a shared commitment to enriching the travel experiences of both member bases, allowing for more tailored options and rewarding interactions across the two loyalty programs. By linking their accounts, members can access an expanded array of benefits that enhance travel experiences, whether on flights or during hotel stays.

“Through this partnership, we are thrilled to elevate the travel experience for our most dedicated customers,” stated Anmol Bhargava, American’s Vice President of Partnerships. “Our collaboration with World of Hyatt enables members to unlock significant rewards and tailor their journeys based on their individual preferences.”

With this expanded alliance, members can select from a variety of benefits that include elite status, preferred seating options, and the ability to redeem miles for Hyatt Free Night Awards. This partnership not only aims to recognize member loyalty but also celebrates milestones, providing customers with more opportunities to enjoy rewarding travel experiences.

Laurie Blair, Vice President of Global Marketing at Hyatt, remarked on the evolution of the partnership: “We are excited to offer our members even more choices and enhanced benefits, ensuring their travel experiences are meaningful. The synergy created through this collaboration allows us to redefine loyalty in a way that meets the needs of today’s travelers.”

The program enhancements will allow AAdvantage® members to redeem their miles for World of Hyatt Free Night Awards, while World of Hyatt members will enjoy exclusive options within AAdvantage® Milestone Rewards. As both programs continue to grow, they remain committed to offering their members a rewarding and seamless travel experience.

For more details about this innovative partnership and the benefits available, interested individuals can visit aa.com or hyatt.com/aaupdates.

About American Airlines Group

As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.

About World of Hyatt

World of Hyatt is Hyatt’s award-winning guest loyalty program uniting participating locations in Hyatt’s Timeless Collection, including in the Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, and UrCove brands; Boundless Collection, including in the Miraval®, Alila®, Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, Dream® Hotels, Hyatt Centric®, and Caption by Hyatt® brands; Independent Collection, including in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt®, and JdV by Hyatt® brands; and Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, including in the Impression by Secrets, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas brands. Members who book directly through Hyatt channels can enjoy personalized care and access to distinct benefits including Guest of Honor, confirmed suite upgrades at time of booking, diverse wellbeing offerings, digital key, and exclusive member rates. With more than 40 million members, World of Hyatt offers a variety of ways to earn and redeem points for hotel stays, dining and spa services, wellbeing focused experiences through the FIND platform; as well as the benefits of Hyatt’s strategic loyalty collaboration with American Airlines AAdvantage®. Travelers can enroll for free at hyatt.com, download the World of Hyatt app for android and IOS devices and connect with World of Hyatt on FacebookInstagram, TikTok and Twitter.

Media Contact: 

American Airlines:
Andrea Koos
andrea.koos@aa.com

Hyatt:
Kaitlyn Sheehy
kaitlyn.sheehy@hyatt.com

Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation

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