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Delta Partners with Hyatt, Taking Over American Airlines' Loyalty Benefits

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American Airlines and Hyatt announced the winding down of their loyalty partnership, which had been in place since 2019.

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Back in 2019, American Airlines began partnering with Hyatt, allowing travelers to earn reciprocal points when booking flights and hotels. While the plan evolved and became a bit more limited in recent years, it was still a high-profile partnership that allowed a special perk for American customers. Now, Delta has swooped in. Earlier this year, American Airlines and Hyatt announced that their partnership was winding down, and there's a reason for that – Hyatt is now partnering with rival Delta Air Lines instead. On Wednesday, Delta and Hyatt officially announced a partnership between its Delta SkyMiles rewards program and World of Hyatt, bringing together the two loyalty programs and allowing customers a new "Dual Earn" benefit where Delta Medallions earn miles for spend on qualifying Hyatt stays and World of Hyatt elites earn points on qualifying fare classes in addition to earning certain other SkyMiles benefits. "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 in a news release. "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." "Exceptional travel...

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Detected
Sep 11, 2026
signal_type
news
signal_subtype
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