Update: World of Hyatt is now extending status and awards by at least a year; see here for full details.
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I wonder...what if someone resides in (for example) Europe, but travels to Asia regularly, and gets most of their qualifying nights there? The coronavirus would impact their ability to regularity for Hyatt status arguably even more than for those who live in Asia but travel outside of it, but I assume they wouldn’t have their status extended?
@ Alex -- Hyatt is saying that they're working on something for those kinds of members, though this initial extension applies to members based in Asia. So we'll have to wait and see.
it applies to members with registered address in Asia Pacific, or selected Chinese/Japanese/Korean language at time of membership enrollment, or enrolled via wechat
I wonder if Asian airlines will do something similar? What happened during SARS? I am based in Japan and my company has basically banned overseas business trips in/out any APAC countries. Even domestic trips and events are being cancelled, and I know many companies are applying the same policy too, with no specific deadline. At this rate I won’t requalify for my status next year..
China Southern had also extend elite status of Gold/Silver members for another year. Mileage expiration also extend for one year.
ANA also extends mileages if booked but can't travel due to restrictions. Some folks got extension for 3 years if ANA cancelled their rewards tickets.
Depending on how long Airlines stop flying into China, it will be interesting to see how they handle status this year. I have already cancelled two trips to Asia and I my fellow business travelers where I work are not anxious to travel anywhere in Asia. Lots of family pressure to stay out of the region. This plus on-going cancellations of large conferences in the region.
That will dramatically effect status qualification for many of us.
IHG was a day ahead of Hyatt to offer such extensions which I think it’s worth mentioning in this article.
It’s very likely Marriott and Hilton will also (have to) do so.
When you look at Hyatt websites they clearly refer to Asia- Pacific. Hotels in Australia are included in their listings. So Pacific members, including those in Australia will expect to be included.
I am a Globalist based in Japan and haven't heard anything yet, so this would be great news. I was likely not to make Globalist again as I am retiring, unless it happened to be through spending. I was going to do a lot of travel in Asia this year ahead of moving back to the US, but it is now on hold except for an Australia trip (5 nights booked at the Sydney Park Hyatt, so hoping travel situation doesn't get worse). Overall even if I don't make Globalist again, I love Hyatt so much more than Marriott, so we will continue to use Hyatt properties, but it is great if the Globalist is extended a year - one more year of great benefits.
I am Australian and globalist. My concierge just confirmed I will be getting the extension. Given I am struggling due to cancelled work trips, this is a bonus. Now just need SQ to do the same! FYI for any Australians, Qantas has just come out with a double status credits promotion (yet to receive an email but have registered).
IHG, Hyatt, and Hilton all have extended elite status.
Only Marriott has not taken any action, not surprise at all.
@Rick, do you have a link to where "Asia Pacific" is referred to? When looking at the global map of hotels there is "Asia" and "Australia and Pacific". That would actually suggest Australia is EXCLUDED from this promo.
@josh I agree re Australia but my concierge confirmed in writing that Australia is included.
Definitely only Asia will be granted status extension . People in Singapore and Japan have posted on WOH Facebook group the emails they received advising status extension on the 28th August .
This is ridiculous. Should be extended to all members considering further restrictions.
They should extend this to all members. No one is able to fulfil the 50 night requirement this year, due to borders closing and all events being cancelled. I am counting on Hyatt to do so.