What Happened

Air Canada and Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a collaboration on July 15, 2026, allowing members to earn, convert, and redeem points across both loyalty programs. Aeroplan Elite Status Members and eligible Premium Credit Cardholders can access exclusive benefits, including linking their accounts to access a combined network of more than 1,300 destinations and 1,500 hotels. Aeroplan members can redeem points for World of Hyatt Free Night Awards starting at 25,000 points, while World of Hyatt members can redeem for a 30,000-point Aeroplan flight reward certificate. Additionally, Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders will earn 2 World of Hyatt Bonus Points and 2 Aeroplan points per eligible $1 CAD spent. The partnership also includes reciprocal annual challenges for fast-tracking elite status, with details for Hyatt members to register later in 2026.

Why It Matters

This collaboration expands the utility of loyalty points for travelers by bridging the gap between airline miles and hotel stays. For members, it creates more flexible redemption options, allowing them to use Aeroplan points for hotel stays or Hyatt points for flights. This integration aims to provide greater value across the full travel journey, enhancing the appeal of both programs to their combined membership base of over 66 million members across 83 countries and 6 continents.