# Delta and Hyatt plan a new way for elites to earn across flights and stays

By AwardTool Content Team | Published 2026-09-13T18:57:38Z | 2 min read

Updated 2026-09-13T18:57:38Z

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Category: Hotels

The September 9 announcement promises a future dual-earn benefit. Exact launch timing, rates and enrollment details still need to follow.

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## Your takeaways

- Delta and Hyatt announced their partnership on September 9.
- Initial earning benefits focus on eligible elite members.
- The announcement is a future plan; complete participation details are still pending.

Delta and Hyatt announced a loyalty collaboration on September 9, 2026. Benefits are planned for the coming months, initially for elite SkyMiles and World of Hyatt members.

## What the airlines and hotel group have confirmed

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The planned dual-earn benefit would give eligible Medallions Delta miles on qualifying Hyatt stays. Eligible Hyatt elites would earn Hyatt points on qualifying Delta airfare. Timing and eligibility details will follow.

## What to do with the announcement

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The releases do not provide enough detail to calculate a reliable points return on a specific booking today.

- Compare your existing hotel and airline benefits.
- Check account and fare eligibility when enrollment opens.
- Compare total cost before changing a booking.

Worth knowing

### Announced, with details to come

The releases describe future benefits. Account linking and final earning rates remain to be announced.

## Sources & further reading

- [Delta — new strategic relationship with Hyatt (September 9, 2026)](https://news.delta.com/delta-and-hyatt-introduce-new-strategic-relationship)
- [Hyatt — Delta loyalty collaboration announcement (September 9, 2026)](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/DeltaAirLines)

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