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Feb 25, 2026 | 11:02 am

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PortlySpartacus

Join Date: Aug 2013

Location: Minnesota

Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Delta Lifetime Gold

Posts: 1,184

Core Takeaways from Frequent Miler post on these changes:

Hyatt’s new award chart is described as a major devaluation, far worse than Hyatt’s framing suggests.
Each category will now have five price bands, creating huge point spreads within a single category.
Many high‑end properties will effectively become much more expensive, even if their category number doesn’t change.
The new structure is viewed as dynamic pricing in disguise.
Frequent Miler argues Hyatt is breaking the trust that members had in Hyatt’s historically stable award chart.
The article warns that this change will erode the value of Chase Ultimate Rewards and Bilt points when transferred to Hyatt.
Recommendation: Book 2026 stays early before the new chart takes effect

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