American AAdvantage and World of Hyatt have a partnership, which unfortunately has been significantly scaled back as of 2025.
Despite that, the two programs have brought back a reciprocal status match opportunity, giving American elites access to a Hyatt status fast track, and giving Hyatt elites access to an American status fast track. Let’s go over the details, though I’ll note upfront that this is only available for select members.
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Hyatt status fast track for American elites
Thanks to a promotion, AAdvantage Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum members, can register for a World of Hyatt status fast track, which can earn them World of Hyatt Explorist or Globalist status, depending on their qualifying activity.
Here are the basic terms:
- You must register by October 31, 2025
- Qualifying World of Hyatt activity has to be completed within 90 days of registration (so you’ll want to time registration, since the “clock” starts when you register)
- Members will receive trial Explorist status, and then can maintain Explorist or Globalist status through February 28, 2027, based on qualifying activity
- Only eligible rates qualify, including award nights
You need to complete the following number of nights within 90 days to maintain status through February 2027:
- To maintain World of Hyatt Explorist status, earn 10 qualifying nights
- To earn World of Hyatt Globalist status, earn 20 qualifying nights
Essentially this fast track requires you to earn one-third of the typical elite nights in one-quarter of the year. A couple of further things to note:
- Elite nights earned with credit cards wouldn’t count toward this promotion; the night requirement here is for actual hotel stays
- Keep in mind that some World of Hyatt perks are tied to the Milestone Rewards program, which is based on how many elite nights you earn, rather than what your status is; so if you earn Globalist status through this offer you wouldn’t earn suite upgrade awards, free night certificates, Guest of Honor awards, or get access to My Hyatt Concierge
American status fast track for Hyatt elites
While the above offer is published for all eligible members, there’s a more targeted opportunity for World of Hyatt elites to also get a status fast track with American AAdvantage. This is available to select AAdvantage members who have their World of Hyatt and AAdvantage accounts linked.
If you’re eligible, you should see an exclusive offer listed in the “promotions” tab in your AAdvantage account, on aa.com. I’m sure there are different offers out there based on whether you have World of Hyatt Explorist or Globalist status. For Globalist members, the most common offer is likely as follows:
- Register by September 4, 2025
- You then receive Platinum Pro status for a period of four months, and it will be reflected in your account almost immediately
- You can then maintain Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, or Executive Platinum status, based on earning a certain number of Loyalty Points in four months (essentially one-third of the usual requirements in one-third of the time)
- You can then extend the status by another four months, by doing the same
- If you meet these Loyalty Points thresholds for three consecutive periods (equal to 12 months), then your status will be valid for the following membership year
Here are the Loyalty Points requirements to maintain status over the course of a four month period:
- Earn Gold status with 13,000 Loyalty Points
- Earn Platinum status with 25,000 Loyalty Points
- Earn Platinum Pro status with 42,000 Loyalty Points
- Earn Executive Platinum status with 67,000 Loyalty Points
This is essentially a version of American’s Instant Status Pass program, but without an enrollment fee. This could be a great way for people to earn status with American, and yes, credit card spending does count toward this.
Bottom line
American AAdvantage and World of Hyatt are offering limited time reciprocal status opportunities. American AAdvantage elite members can participate in a World of Hyatt status fast track, while World of Hyatt elite members can participate in an American AAdvantage status fast track. These offers have the potential to be a great deal.
Anyone taking advantage of these status fast track opportunities?
Ben, do you see any problem If I book a 20-nights stay, check-in in person, but leave before the checkout date on the reservation, and just give it a call on the day of checkout to close the bill?
Hey Ben (and all!), wanted to ask that LPs will continue to count towards my regular status after registering for the status pass, right?
I'm AA gold now and am on track to getting 60k+ LPs to get to platinum pro, which should be valid until Feb 2027. if I register for the instant status pass, I'd need 42k every 4 months three times to get status for a year. I assume the LPs...
Hey Ben (and all!), wanted to ask that LPs will continue to count towards my regular status after registering for the status pass, right?
I'm AA gold now and am on track to getting 60k+ LPs to get to platinum pro, which should be valid until Feb 2027. if I register for the instant status pass, I'd need 42k every 4 months three times to get status for a year. I assume the LPs I earn during my status pass challenge would still count towards my current LP, and I wouldn't need to earn 42k every 4 months; after I get my remaining 60k LPs, I'd get platinum pro until 2027 without needing to do the challenge anymore, right? Thanks!
I am an Explorist and got the offer to status match to AA Platinum. Once I do that and my AA elite status is updated, can I register for the Hyatt challenge? I’d like to work toward Globalist. Currently I don’t have AA elite status.
@ Amber W. -- I could be mistaken, but I believe this offer is based on your status at the start of the promotion period, so I don't think you can double match in that way, unfortunately.
Hi Ben, am planning to reach the 100 night milestone reward w Hyatt later this year and select AA Platinum status as my choice. Do you know if I sign up to this offer in order to have AA status in the meanwhile (and don't meet the loyalty points threshold thereafter), would that preclude me from using my milestone reward that way?
@ LondonDubaiNewYork -- I see no reason that wouldn't work, assuming you don't have Platinum status at the time that you make the selection. :-)
Thanks Ben. That took about 30 seconds to be reflected on my account. Upgraded from LT Plat to Plat Pro, which gives me Emerald and a chance to try some other lounges. I did receive the e-mail as well.
Does it start the day you register or the day after? Do Venetian stays count?
I’m hesitant to click to the terms in my AA account because I don’t want it to be a one-click signup.
@ Nate -- Venetian stays should count, since you're qualifying for elite nights.
Do we think that SUBs on credit cards would qualify for Loyalty Points? If so, I could time three sign ups for AA cards and get enough each period.
@ Eric -- Sign-up bonuses don't qualify as Loyalty Points. Only one point per dollar spent on AA cards.
I see something loaded on my AA account. I have have AA Platinum linked to Hyatt globalist.
The biggest issue is that I don't see what AA status it would get me if I click the "Register" button. If it would give me Platinum Pro, I would register as late as possible before my next flight (by September 4).
I think the following line implies that I must receive higher status from doing...
I see something loaded on my AA account. I have have AA Platinum linked to Hyatt globalist.
The biggest issue is that I don't see what AA status it would get me if I click the "Register" button. If it would give me Platinum Pro, I would register as late as possible before my next flight (by September 4).
I think the following line implies that I must receive higher status from doing the promo? "Customers may not participate in an Instant Status Pass™ promotion for the same or lower status that the status they currently hold."
Here's what it says:
Instant Status Pass™ Rules:
With Instant Status Pass™, members will receive status immediately after registering and receive Loyalty Point activity requirements every 4 months in order to keep the benefits of the Instant Status Pass™.
To earn status for the next membership year, you must meet all 3 Loyalty Point activity requirements. All Loyalty Points are eligible for Instant Status Pass™ requirements.
Registrants will have the opportunity to upgrade their Instant Status Pass™ based on their Loyalty Points earned during the first 4 months. To continue with at least AAdvantage Gold® status, you must earn 13,000 Loyalty Points in the first 4 months of Instant Status Pass™.
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Register for an Instant Status Pass
Instant Status Pass™: A special opportunity to receive status immediately
Register to enjoy status now. Meet Loyalty Point goals every 4 months to keep your status.
Register by Sep 4, 2025
Terms and conditions
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This promotion is only open to select American Airlines AAdvantage® members.
This promotion may not be transferred or assigned.
Registration is required during the registration window.
If you participate in an Instant Status Pass™ promotion by paying a fee, then once your payment is complete, your payment is final and non-refundable.
Your complimentary AAdvantage® status will be valid within 24 hours of registering. It may take up to an additional 24 hours for your new benefits to apply to existing bookings.
Compliance with Loyalty Point activity requirements for this promotion will be determined based on the activity dates of your Loyalty Points. Loyalty Points accrued before registration do not count toward the requirements for this promotion.
Some postings may take up to 6-8 weeks to post.
Only flights that earn Loyalty Points will count towards Instant Status Pass™ qualification.
Please review the AAdvantage® terms and conditions for AAdvantage® miles that do not count towards earning Loyalty Points.
Eligible purchases, defined as:
purchases, including those made by authorized users on your account, less credits, return and adjustments,
made with your AAdvantage® credit card(s) that post as base miles to your AAdvantage® account during the relevant measurement period will count toward your qualifying spend.
Where applicable, for Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ Mastercard® or other Citi® / AAdvantage® small business credit card cardmembers:
Loyalty Points earned by the primary credit cardmember will be posted to the primary credit cardmember’s AAdvantage® account and
Loyalty Points earned by an Authorized User will be posted to the Authorized User’s AAdvantage® account.
You must complete the applicable phase of this Instant Status Pass™ promotion every 4 months to continue with this promotion and keep your complimentary AAdvantage® status for the remainder of this promotion.
Failing to complete any phase of this Instant Status Pass™ promotion will result in the withdrawal of your complimentary AAdvantage® status provided by this promotion.
Once you complete all 3 phases of this Instant Status Pass™ promotion by their respective deadlines, you will have successfully completed the Instant Status Pass™. If you began the Instant Status Pass™ promotion between:
March 1 and October 31, you will receive AAdvantage® status for the remainder of the current membership year following the completion of the three phases.
November 1 and the last day of February, you will receive complimentary AAdvantage® status for the remainder of the current membership year plus the entirety of the next membership year following the completion of the three phases.
American Airlines may, at any time and without notice, change, stop or end this promotion in part or in full.
You acknowledge that American Airlines reserves all rights in the AAdvantage® program, and that American Airlines may change or eliminate any benefit associated with AAdvantage® status at any time in its discretion.
Your participation in this promotion does not change this reservation of rights.
Customers may not participate in an Instant Status Pass™ promotion for the same or lower status that the status they currently hold.
If you participate in this Instant Status Pass™ promotion, you may not participate in any other Instant Status Pass™ promotion for a 24-month period following your registration for this promotion.
You must re-qualify for AAdvantage® status annually.
Loyalty Points are subject to the standard AAdvantage® program terms and conditions. Loyalty Point activity and earn is governed by the Loyalty Point guidelines that apply to the AAdvantage® program.
Your registration in this promotion constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Update! I got an email from AA that clarified it.
Great news, because you are a World of Hyatt® member with Globalist status, you can enjoy complimentary AAdvantage® status when you register for the Instant Status PassTM promotion. You get to enjoy the elevated benefits of status with our award-winning loyalty program for up to a year while you qualify for the membership year.
How it works
Register to enjoy instant...
Update! I got an email from AA that clarified it.
Great news, because you are a World of Hyatt® member with Globalist status, you can enjoy complimentary AAdvantage® status when you register for the Instant Status PassTM promotion. You get to enjoy the elevated benefits of status with our award-winning loyalty program for up to a year while you qualify for the membership year.
How it works
Register to enjoy instant AAdvantage Platinum Pro® status. Earn Loyalty Points whenever you fly or earn eligible AAdvantage® miles with our partners. Meet the Loyalty Point goals every 4 months to keep status and move on to the next phase.
Much better for Hyatt loyalists than AA. Lucky wouldn’t you equate Explorist to AA Gold or similar? No way Plat Pro.
The landing page and terms make it look like all elite AA levels can get Globalist providing you stay 20 nights. Is that not the case?
@ Mentees Salmon -- You're correct, that doesn't seem to be a restriction this time around. I just updated the post to reflect that, thanks!