I'm reserving judgment until we know for sure that the contract won't be renewed. Or if it is renewed, what the redemption levels will be.

But I've got a sick feeling about this.

In just two more weeks I would have had enough points for an Alaska cruise. After months of watching my "progress chart" and getting more and more excited, the rug was pulled out from under me.

I feel like a chump for leaving HHonors and Hyatt. Earlier this year I switched to Marriott mainly because of the HAL relationship and also the 7-day hotel packages. But it's been a steady stream of bad news ever since.