Hyatt Aeroplan Partnership
Hyatt and Aeroplan Unveil Global Loyalty Partnership Offering Enhanced Benefits for Members
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Value proposition for Hyatt-to-Aeroplan redemptions is generally weak: 50,000 World of Hyatt points can be redeemed for a 30,000 Aeroplan award flight, with a 2:1 Hyatt-to-Aeroplan conversion and a requirement to start at increments of 5,000 Hyatt points.
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Hyatt elite status members who link their accounts receive a CAD 20 Air Canada flight credit after linking, with the credit renewing annually so long as Hyatt status is maintained.
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Aeroplan elite status and eligible Canadian-issued Aeroplan credit cards gain exclusive benefits and a fast-track to World of Hyatt elite status.
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Aeroplan points can be redeemed for World of Hyatt free-night awards starting at 25,000 Aeroplan points, including Category 1-4 and Category 1-7 free-night awards.
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Canadian Aeroplan premium cards can earn both Aeroplan and World of Hyatt points on Hyatt purchases: premium cardholders earn 2 World of Hyatt points plus 2 Aeroplan points per CA$1, while premium business cardholders earn 2 World of Hyatt points plus 2.5 Aeroplan points per CA$1.
Air Canada's Aeroplan and World of Hyatt have launched a reciprocal loyalty partnership, letting members earn, redeem, and transfer points across both programs, according to Business Insider. Members who link their accounts unlock cross-program perks covering hotels, flights, and elite status benefits.
The tie-up has a clear Canada focus. Canadian Aeroplan cardholders and elite members get the biggest perks, and Hyatt is using the deal to grow its footprint in Canada, Business Insider reported.
How Points Flow Between the Two Programs
The exchange works both ways. Hyatt members can redeem 30,000 World of Hyatt points for a 25,000 Aeroplan-point flight certificate. Aeroplan members can redeem their points for Hyatt free-night awards starting at just 25,000 Aeroplan points, covering Category 1-4 and Category 1-7 free-night awards, according to One Mile at a Time.
There is also a direct transfer option. Members can convert Hyatt points to Aeroplan points at a 2:1 ratio, starting at 5,000 Hyatt points per transfer. One Mile at a Time noted this rate makes Hyatt-to-Aeroplan transfers a weak deal for most members — you hand over 50,000 Hyatt points and get back only 30,000 Aeroplan points.
Elite Members Get Fast-Track Status and Flight Credits
Hyatt elite status members who link their accounts receive a CAD $20 Air Canada flight credit. The credit renews each year as long as they keep their Hyatt status, according to One Mile at a Time.
Aeroplan elite members and eligible Canadian Aeroplan credit cardholders get a fast-track path to World of Hyatt elite status. They also unlock exclusive perks at Hyatt properties, Business Insider reported. This gives frequent Air Canada flyers a quicker route to hotel benefits they would normally have to earn from scratch.
Canadian Cardholders Can Stack Points on Hyatt Stays
Canadian Aeroplan premium cardholders earn points in both programs on the same Hyatt purchase. A premium cardholder earns 2 World of Hyatt points plus 2 Aeroplan points per CA$1 spent at Hyatt. Premium business cardholders do even better — 2 World of Hyatt points plus 2.5 Aeroplan points per CA$1, according to One Mile at a Time.
This dual-earn setup is one of the most concrete wins in the deal. Instead of choosing which program to credit a stay to, eligible cardholders build balances in both at the same time, Bastille Post noted.
A Deal with Real Value — But Clear Weak Spots
The Aeroplan-to-Hyatt redemption side looks solid. Free-night awards starting at 25,000 Aeroplan points give Air Canada loyalists a straightforward way to book hotel stays. The partnership spans a wide network of hotels and flights, which Business Insider called a way to "bring members more ways to earn and redeem" across their travel.
But One Mile at a Time flagged the Hyatt-to-Aeroplan transfer as a poor-value move for most members. Giving up premium hotel currency at a 2:1 ratio for airline points rarely makes sense. The partnership is most useful for Canadian travelers who fly Air Canada often and want to stretch Hyatt benefits — less so for those hoping to turn hotel points into flights.
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