This is yet another confirmation to me that the cost to acquire HHonors Diamond is excessive when: given the lack of distinction between Diamond and Gold in an environment where there is such a low cost to acquiring HHonors Gold; and given so many major HHonors points devaluations over the course of the past several years.

Jailer, Hyatt doesn't have an affiliated credit card so acquiring Diamond status from spending on a credit card doesn't happen unless it involves staying at Hyatt hotels. Priority Club top-tier status is achievable with credit card spending on the affiliated credit card.