World of Hyatt and Aeroplan Launches New Loyalty Partnership
World of Hyatt and Air Canada's Aeroplan have launched a new loyalty partnership that allows members to earn, redeem and transfer rewards across both programmes. You can now redeem Aeroplan points for Hyatt Free Night Awards, convert points between the two loyalty programmes, earn Aeroplan points on eligible Hyatt stays and unlock Hyatt elite status faster through a 90-day Status Challenge for eligible members.
To access these benefits, you'll need to link your World of Hyatt and Aeroplan accounts. Here's how the partnership works and why it could be valuable if you collect either Hyatt or Aeroplan points.
Key Benefits at a Glance
Benefits | What You Get |
Hyatt Free Night Awards | Redeem 25,000 Aeroplan points for a Hyatt Category 1-4 Free Night Award or 75,000 Aeroplan points for a Hyatt Category 1-7 Free Night Award |
Flight Reward Certificates | Redeem 50,000 World of Hyatt points for a 30,000-point Aeroplan Flight Reward Certificate |
Point Transfers | Transfer points between Hyatt and Aeroplan at a 2:1 ratio* |
Hyatt Stays | Earn 500 Aeroplan points per eligible stay |
Status Challenge | Fast-track Hyatt status in 90 days** |
*Aeroplan → Hyatt transfers are available only to Aeroplan Elite members.
**Available to eligible Aeroplan Elite members and Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders.
Redeem Aeroplan Points for Hyatt Free Night Awards
One of the biggest highlights of the partnership is that Aeroplan members can now redeem points for Hyatt Free Night Awards at participating hotels. Depending on the hotel category, these awards can offer excellent value, particularly at premium Hyatt properties.
Members can also transfer points between the two programmes:
World of Hyatt → Aeroplan: Convert points at a 2:1 ratio, with a minimum transfer of 5,000 Hyatt points.
Aeroplan → World of Hyatt: Aeroplan Elite members can convert points at a 2:1 ratio, with a minimum redemption of 500 Aeroplan points.
Point transfers can unlock more value when you know how different loyalty programmes work together. Similar point transfers between loyalty programmes are also available through select credit card reward programmes.
Earn Aeroplan Points on Hyatt Stays
Once linked, members can choose to earn 500 Aeroplan points for every eligible stay at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts instead of earning World of Hyatt points.
Fast-Track Hyatt Elite Status
Eligible Aeroplan Elite members and Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders can register for a 90-day World of Hyatt Status Challenge. Complete qualifying nights during the challenge period to unlock elite status:
4 qualifying nights: Earn Discoverist status
10 qualifying nights: Earn Explorist status
20 qualifying nights: Earn Globalist status
Registration for the challenge is open until 31 December 2026.
Why This Partnership Matters
The new partnership gives travellers more flexibility by connecting one of the world's leading hotel loyalty programs with Air Canada's Aeroplan. Instead of keeping hotel and airline rewards separate, members can now earn points on Hyatt stays, redeem Aeroplan points for Hyatt Free Night Awards and transfer points between both programs based on where they get the best value.
As more airline and hotel loyalty programmes introduce cross-programme rewards, comparing your redemption options becomes increasingly important. Understanding how travel loyalty programmes work can help you choose the right way to earn and redeem points.
As more airline and hotel loyalty programmes introduce cross-programme rewards, comparing your redemption options becomes increasingly important. SaveSage helps you stay updated on the latest travel rewards, loyalty programme changes and credit card offers so you can make the most of every point you earn.
FAQs
1. Can I redeem Aeroplan points for Hyatt hotels?
Yes. Aeroplan members can redeem 25,000 points for a Hyatt Category 1-4 Free Night Award or 75,000 points for a Category 1-7 Free Night Award at participating Hyatt hotels.
2. Can I transfer Aeroplan points to World of Hyatt?
Yes, but this benefit is available only to Aeroplan Elite members. Points transfer at a 2:1 ratio, with a minimum redemption of 500 Aeroplan points.
3. Can I convert World of Hyatt points to Aeroplan?
Yes. World of Hyatt members can transfer points to Aeroplan at a 2:1 ratio, with a minimum transfer of 5,000 Hyatt points.
4. Do I need to link my Hyatt and Aeroplan accounts?
Yes. You'll need to link your World of Hyatt and Aeroplan accounts to access the partnership benefits, including earning rewards across both programmes and eligible status benefits.
5. Who is eligible for the Hyatt 90-day Status Challenge?
The challenge is available to Aeroplan Elite members and eligible Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders. By completing qualifying stays within 90 days, members can earn Discoverist, Explorist or Globalist status. Registration is open until 31 December 2026.
