American AAdvantage and World of Hyatt have a partnership that offers reciprocal perks. This offers some consistent benefits, and we also sometimes see reciprocal status fast track opportunities. While American elites have had access to a Hyatt fast track for quite some time now, we’ve just seen Hyatt elites get access to an American fast track promotion.
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How the American & Hyatt partnership works
In 2019 American AAdvantage and World of Hyatt launched a partnership, offering reciprocal benefits for members of both loyalty programs. The concept of airlines and hotels teaming up makes sense, since those who fly a lot are also likely to stay at hotels a lot, and vice versa.
With this partnership, registered members can receive the following perks:
- American AAdvantage elite members can earn one AAdvantage mile per dollar spent with Hyatt
- World of Hyatt elite members can earn one World of Hyatt point per dollar spent with American
- American AAdvantage Concierge Key members (invitation only) receive complimentary Globalist status with Hyatt
- World of Hyatt Explorist and Globalist members “may, from time to time, be selected for the opportunity to participate in offers to earn AAdvantage elite status” (for example, in 2019 we saw many Hyatt Globalist members get Executive Platinum status)
As you can see, typically the only “guaranteed” status is that Concierge Key members receive Globalist status, while there’s no consistent opportunities for Hyatt elite members to receive American status.
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 November 30, 2022
- 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 2024 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 2024:
- To maintain World of Hyatt Explorist status, earn 10 qualifying nights
- To earn World of Hyatt Globalist status, earn 20 qualifying nights (only Platinum Pro, Executive Platinum, and Concierge Key members are eligible for the Globalist status challenge)
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, including the new double elite nights offer on the World of Hyatt Business Card (review), 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, or get access to My Hyatt Concierge
American status fast track for Hyatt elites
Thanks to a new promotion, World of Hyatt Explorist and Globalist members can register for an AAdvantage status fast track, which can earn them AAdvantage Platinum, Platinum Pro, or Executive Platinum status, depending on their qualifying activity.
Here are the basic terms:
- You must link your AAdvantage and World of Hyatt accounts by December 12, 2022, and register for the offer by December 28, 2022 (this can be done through the AAdvantage promotions dashboard)
- You’ll then enjoy elite status for four months — Explorist members receive AAdvantage Platinum status, and Globalist members receive AAdvantage Platinum Pro status
- During the four month period after registering, you can maintain Platinum status if you accrue 25,000 Loyalty Points, maintain Platinum Pro status if you accrue 42,000 Loyalty Points, and earn Executive Platinum status if you accrue 67,000 Loyalty Points
- Any registered member can complete qualifying activity to maintain or achieve a higher AAdvantage status tier, so even Explorist members could earn Executive Platinum with this offer
- You can maintain your status for up to a year by continuing to complete the same qualifying activity every four months
These status fast track requirements are roughly one-third of the usual annual requirements. In other words, you have to complete roughly the same qualifying activity as usual, but in four month chunks, and you’ll get the status in advance. This matches the American AAdvantage status challenge that was recently brought back, except there’s no co-pay when signing up through Hyatt.
Keep in mind that with American’s new Loyalty Points system, you can earn status even without flying. You could qualify for this offer exclusively through credit card spending, for example.
Bottom line
American AAdvantage and World of Hyatt have an awesome partnership, and as part of that, they’re now offering reciprocal status opportunities. The offer for American AAdvantage elites looking for World of Hyatt status will expire in a couple of days, while there’s a new offer for World of Hyatt elites looking for American AAdvantage status. These offers have the potential to be a great deal.
Anyone taking advantage of these status fast track opportunities?
"Only eligible rates qualify, including award nights"
Do you have book on Hyatt website or anywhere counts (Booking.com etc)?
And any specific rate type you have to book?
I am already a Gold member with AA. As a Globalist I just signed up but see no change in status with AA...
I received an email offering me instant Gold, even though I am a Globalist. Meh
As someone who has earned Globalist through 100% personal travel this is infuriating. I divert spending to Hyatt because the status is actually valuable but its going to very soon end up like every other chain. So disappointing.
As a globalist, I'd rather see AA offers complimentary Gold status to all globalists, like what UA offers Marriott Titaniums.
I'm a Hyatt Globalist and have no status with AA. I followed the link and do not see the promotion when attempting to fast track AA status. I also signed into my account using both the app and my Mac and do not see the option to register either under promotions. UGH
Same. Hyatt Globalist and don't see the promotion.
Same
@ Brodie -- So you linked your American and Hyatt accounts, and then checked the promotions tab on American's website? If you linked your accounts just now for the first time, I'd maybe recommend waiting a couple of days in hopes of your promotions tab updating.
Same here. Hyatt Globalist and no status with AA. My accounts have been linked for a while. I can see the offer on Hyatt's offers page. Clicking on it redirects to American's promotions tab, where only the Explorist offer for AA elites is showing, but not the AA status trial for Hyatt elites.
Correct. My accounts have been linked for quite some time. I followed the the path to link them to validate as well.
Same, accounts have been linked for over a year (maybe longer) and i have been Globalist for over a year and i got nothing. Followed all these steps.
Same here - have messaged Hyatt Concierge to see if theres something they can do on their end, or if there's some exculsions that haven't been mentioned
I'm having a similar problem, any replies?
Same. Long time Globalist, long time AA Gold (but ExPlt for years before jumping to AS 100k), accounts linked for some time, no fast track promotion available in AA Promotions section. Only: Enjoy World of Hyatt Explorist status. Link your accounts and register by November 30 to get instant access.
https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/rewards/american-airlines/link.html
You’re eligible to register for American Airlines Instant Status Pass™
Your elite status in World of Hyatt gives you an exclusive opportunity to fast track to AAdvantage® status. Visit the Promotions tab of your AAdvantage® account between December 13 - 28 to learn more. Be sure to register for Instant Status Pass™ by December 28, 2022.
Huge devaluation of Globalist status. Highest status extended to AA elites should be Explorist. Hyatt is working hard to destroy World of Hyatt.
Is there a reason not to do this new AA promotion (i.e., is this once / lifetime)?
@ JoeSchmo -- Nope, this shouldn't be a once in a lifetime opportunity, so I'd say there's fairly limited downside.
Thanks, Ben. FrequentMiler wrote about what I see as a huge reason not to do this. I'm about to cross over to Platinum and I have path to organically get to Platinum Pro. Per FM, "Second, although you’d be earning points towards the status challenge qualification, the actual membership year goes from 3/1-2/28. This means that all of the points earned between now and March would not count towards qualifying for 2024 status, even though...
Thanks, Ben. FrequentMiler wrote about what I see as a huge reason not to do this. I'm about to cross over to Platinum and I have path to organically get to Platinum Pro. Per FM, "Second, although you’d be earning points towards the status challenge qualification, the actual membership year goes from 3/1-2/28. This means that all of the points earned between now and March would not count towards qualifying for 2024 status, even though they would count towards the status match’s four month period. The status match only gives you status through the rest of the membership year..not for the following year. So, if you want Platinum status and you earn 25,000 Loyalty Points between now and March 2023 to extend your status for another four months, you’d still have to earn the full 75,000 points to qualify for 2024 status between 3/1/2023 and 2/28/2024."
That's a huge reason not to do this for me.
I’m a globalist (the traditional way) and I’m not even remotely interested. My new strategy is to maintain an emerald status with a non-US oneworld airline. American is not worth it any more
I'm Exec Platinum with AA and in my promotions area it just says "Enjoy Explorist" or something. I'm not moving from Bonvoy Titanium unless they start me out with Globalist. Also, I have 2 CC's with Bonvoy (Chase personal/Amex Biz) so it's really hard to move anyways. But I feel like Hyatt Customers
Continued: tend to get the better end of this partnership. They often will just get AA status "gifted" to them.
I've already requalified for Globalist and Plat Pro for 2023, but I would like to register for the American side of this promo so I have a lower bar for achieving Exec Plat. I don't see the option for that under American promotions. Am I missing something?
@ Evan -- You won't be able to use this offer if you're already Platinum Pro with American. Sorry.
need some help/insight here. I want Hyatt Globalist status, trying to figure out the best option.... I am an AA Exec Plat so i can do the challenge, problem is i don't have extensive travel in Asia until march and rest of the year.
Options:
Option 1 Book 20 nights now on award for 70k Hyatt(its available) but those nights would be in 2022 and not help for requalifying after the challenge. Only have...
need some help/insight here. I want Hyatt Globalist status, trying to figure out the best option.... I am an AA Exec Plat so i can do the challenge, problem is i don't have extensive travel in Asia until march and rest of the year.
Options:
Option 1 Book 20 nights now on award for 70k Hyatt(its available) but those nights would be in 2022 and not help for requalifying after the challenge. Only have 8 true night with Hyatt this year.
Option 2 Book 20 nights in JANUARY on award for 70k Hyatt(its available) but those nights would be in 2023 and not help for requalifying after the challenge in 2023(will be able to hit 69 nights). Not sure if challenge will be available next year. so option 1and2 just burn 70k points
Option 3 Spend 110k on Hyatt business card in 2023 January. But i lose out on more points on capital one, ink or BofA 2.65Peccent cash for travel. so i miss out on 100k extra points or extra $$ from B of A. i have every good card out there so let me know if you have any insight on better way to do this. Option 2 seams like best for me??
I will be travelling extensively for the next 2 years, spent many many years as a Hilton diamond and IC Royal for many years ..still have the Hilton Diamond status.... but looking at tons of travel in Thailand and Indonesia, and YES, breakfast and LOUNGE mean a ton on my trips along with room upgrades.
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This is BS for people who actually spend real $$ and fly past Globalist status into the 70,80,90 and 100 night range per year, just to have some AA'er walk into Globalist for 20 nights? Really?
What is AA giving out?
With that said, Hyatt is still consistently better than Marriott Platinum, which I will let go off this year. Its worthless!
LOL, so funny. As a "AA'er" who spends "Big Money" as an Executive Platinum who also goes "WAY PAST" the minimum qualifications as well: it's even MORE insulting to have so "Hyatton" skip in with completely FREE Platinum, Platinum Pro, & Executive Platinum as happened SEVERAL TIMES over the last few years. NO Challenge needed. THAT'S the real insult here. Staying at an Amerisuites, oh I mean Hyatt Place, for a few weeks and then...
LOL, so funny. As a "AA'er" who spends "Big Money" as an Executive Platinum who also goes "WAY PAST" the minimum qualifications as well: it's even MORE insulting to have so "Hyatton" skip in with completely FREE Platinum, Platinum Pro, & Executive Platinum as happened SEVERAL TIMES over the last few years. NO Challenge needed. THAT'S the real insult here. Staying at an Amerisuites, oh I mean Hyatt Place, for a few weeks and then getting something that can cost $35k+ & 30+ Segments is BS.
Did Hyatt just remove the Globalist option? I clicked the link and was only offered Explorist for staying 10 nights -- no Globalist for staying 20.
Try it again- it says Explorist in first message box BUT scroll down a little further below the REGISTER tab and the second message box explains you can complete the challenge for either Explorist or Globalist
Would much rather AA incentivize hyatt globalist to fly AA, even with basic gold status would help me pick AA over LUV.
One way benefits. Not good Hyatt. What's in it for us Globalists? Just a devaluation of the program.
Hate to be that person but.... really hope they don't make this too easy, increase globalist count so much, and water down the benefits. Hyatt Globalist is genuinely a fantastic status to have. I'm happy to divert my spend to them because of it. If it becomes Bonvoy.... :(
Can current Globalist that are also AA exec platinum renew their globalist status using this challenge?
I'm similarly confused about how to register for the promotion when I am already Globalist/Plat Pro but want to reduce the requirements to qualify for Exec Plat. I don't see this listed under my Promotions in AA (and the Hyatt promotion link just points to the AA promotions page)
I had the same problem and did some digging and got this
ou’re eligible to register for American Airlines Instant Status Pass™
Your elite status in World of Hyatt gives you an exclusive opportunity to fast track to AAdvantage® status. Visit the Promotions tab of your AAdvantage® account between December 13 - 28 to learn more. Be sure to register for Instant Status Pass™ by December 28, 2022.
under this URL https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/rewards/american-airlines/link.html...
I had the same problem and did some digging and got this
ou’re eligible to register for American Airlines Instant Status Pass™
Your elite status in World of Hyatt gives you an exclusive opportunity to fast track to AAdvantage® status. Visit the Promotions tab of your AAdvantage® account between December 13 - 28 to learn more. Be sure to register for Instant Status Pass™ by December 28, 2022.
under this URL https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/rewards/american-airlines/link.html
So we have to wait till Dec 13
Is AA offering any status challenge to Hyatt Globalists?
@ Avi -- Not that I've seen so far. Maybe it's still coming? Or maybe American doesn't want more elites right now, between status extensions and the Loyalty Points system?
Received the following message on my Hyatt/AA account link page through Hyatt's website:
You’re eligible to register for American Airlines Instant Status Pass™
Your elite status in World of Hyatt gives you an exclusive opportunity to fast track to AAdvantage® status. Visit the Promotions tab of your AAdvantage® account between December 13 - 28 to learn more. Be sure to register for Instant Status Pass™ by December 28, 2022.