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American and Hyatt wind down their enhanced partnership: the dates to save

Hyatt’s September 9 update preserves eligible benefits through the current earning years, with a November 15 account-linking deadline.

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Hyatt’s September 9, 2026 update ends the enhanced American–Hyatt relationship while preserving eligible benefits through the current earning years and standard award-selection periods.

Two earning calendars

AAdvantage members who link their accounts by November 15 at 11:59:59 p.m. Central can continue earning Hyatt awards through Loyalty Point Rewards until February 28, 2027. Hyatt members who link by November 15 can keep earning AAdvantage awards through Milestone Rewards until December 31, 2026.

Review what is already in your account

Save your linking confirmation, earned awards and individual selection deadlines together.