This is the email they just sent everyone:
Travel is about to get even more rewarding.
Later this year, World of Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantageŽ elite members can be even more rewarded and recognized throughout their entire journey.
We wanted you to be the first to know about an exciting expansion to the relationship between World of Hyatt and the AAdvantageŽ program. We’re bringing together the world’s largest airline with the service and care you know from World of Hyatt so that you can feel more rewarded than ever.
Earning
–World of Hyatt elite members will be able to earn one World of Hyatt Bonus Point for every eligible dollar spent on qualifying American Airlines flights. This will be on top of what they are already earning on American Airlines flights.
–AAdvantageŽ elite members will be able to earn one AAdvantageŽ bonus mile for every eligible dollar spent at qualifying Hyatt hotels. This will be on top of what they are already earning on Hyatt stays.
Elite Status
–Explorist and Globalist World of Hyatt members will be able to work their way toward higher status in the AAdvantageŽ program through elite status challenges to enjoy access to the best AAdvantageŽ benefits including priority boarding, free checked bags, free preferred seats and more.
–Additionally, Platinum, Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum AAdvantageŽmembers will be able to work their way toward higher status in the World of Hyatt program through elite status challenges and will have access to the best World of Hyatt benefits, including a dedicated check-in area, late check-out upon request, room upgrades and free premium internet.
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Upon registering, these elite members will be able to immediately enjoy their new loyalty benefits in the reciprocal program tier as they work to maintain that elite tier status.
As more information becomes available in the months ahead, we’ll make sure to let you know.