Better in Both Worlds: Air Canada’s Aeroplan and World of Hyatt Join Forces, Bringing Members More Ways to Earn and Redeem

Air Canada’s Aeroplan and Hyatt’s World of Hyatt have officially teamed up, creating one of the most integrated airline–hotel loyalty collaborations to date.

New Redemption Options
- Aeroplan → Hyatt: Redeem Aeroplan points for Hyatt Free Night Awards (Category 1–4 and 1–7), starting at 25,000 points.
- Hyatt → Aeroplan: Redeem Hyatt points for a 30,000-point Aeroplan flight certificate, usable on Air Canada and partners.

Accelerated Earning for Credit Cardholders
- Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders: 2 Hyatt Bonus Points + 2 Aeroplan points per $1 CAD at Hyatt.
- Aeroplan Premium Business: 2 Hyatt Bonus Points + 2.5 Aeroplan points per $1 CAD.
- Aeroplan Core Business: 1 Hyatt Bonus Point + 2 Aeroplan points per $1 CAD.
- Aeroplan Core: 1 Hyatt Bonus Point + 1.5 Aeroplan points per $1 CAD.

Points Conversion
- Hyatt → Aeroplan: Convert at 2:1, starting at 5,000 points.
- Aeroplan Elite Members → Hyatt: Convert Aeroplan points to Hyatt Bonus Points at 2:1, up to 250,000 points per week.

Elite Benefits
- Aeroplan Elites: Fast-track Hyatt status with a 90-day challenge (Discoverist in 4 nights, Explorist in 10, Globalist in 20).
- Premium Credit Cardholders: Complimentary Discoverist status, 5 Tier-Qualifying Nights annually, and two status challenge attempts per year.
- Hyatt Elites: Annual $20 CAD Air Canada flight credit, with future challenges to fast-track Aeroplan Elite Status.

Strategic Impact
This partnership connects 1,300+ destinations and 1,500+ hotels, making loyalty points more versatile across the entire travel journey—from runway to room key.

It’s a bold move that positions both Aeroplan and Hyatt as leaders in cross-industry loyalty integration, giving travelers more flexibility and value.