It looks like American Airlines’ loss may be Delta Air Lines’ gain when it comes to one of America’s top hotel loyalty programs.
Delta and Hyatt just announced they’re teaming up in a new loyalty partnership that’s set to launch in the coming months.
That word comes just hours after American Airlines and Hyatt revealed that they’re ending their yearslong relationship.
This new “exclusive collaboration” will closely link Delta SkyMiles and World of Hyatt, the companies said Wednesday. It will allow members of both programs to simultaneously earn points and miles in both programs when flying Delta or staying at a property in the Hyatt portfolio.
In other words, a Hyatt stay could earn you both World of Hyatt points and Delta SkyMiles. Ditto for a Delta flight.
That dual-earning perk was a popular benefit Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantage members previously shared at the height of their partnership. Now, it’s back for World of Hyatt loyalists — but with Delta instead of American.
As part of the new Delta-Hyatt partnership, it sounds like there will also be some reciprocal status benefits mixed in for Delta Medallion and World of Hyatt elite members.
The companies expect to share more details in the next few months.
Delta’s SkyMiles loyalty program is arguably the most powerful in America, thanks in large part to its profitable credit card deal with American Express.
Meanwhile, World of Hyatt has been one of TPG’s favorite hotel loyalty programs year after year.
According to TPG’s September 2026 valuations, Hyatt points are worth 1.65 cents apiece — roughly double the value of a Marriott Bonvoy point and about four times the value of a Hilton Honors point.
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Source: thepointsguy.com
