Apparently I‘m not part of „mostly“ then. My request was as flexible as it gets (I didn‘t „need“ status for any particular stays, but was genuinely interested in adding Hyatt as my second top-status choice besides Bonvoy), but it was completely and outright rejected.

Select "use points" when searching. If you can use a free night award it will be shown as a option.

I just switched from Bonvoy to Hyatt this year and was also refused a match and/or challenge. 60 nights (50 if you have the card) really isn't a lot though. I'm already more than halfway there.

Ok I guess the problem is I don't actually have a Free Night Award at the moment. I was looking to buy one but need to know the availability of my desired stay before I commit to buying an award from someeone

My friend wanted to send 2 Cat 1-7 FNAs to my wife, but sent to me by mistake instead (wrong Hyatt number entered). My wife is a Globalist but I am just a Discoverist. My wife and I will go on a 4-night trip together using these 2 FNAs and 2 other FNAs that she earned in 2025 on her own. Is it possible to use these 4 FNAs while enjoying the benefits of my wife's Globalist status on all 4 nights? Also, can she earn 4 Elite nights?

I don't think so. The certs will take the status of the account where they reside. Perhaps her concierge could correct the misdirection.

For some reason I thought under the new system you could re-transfer an award that had been transfered to you

No, it can only be transferred once. But the recipient can use it on behalf of someone else.

That's definitely the issue. You have to have one to use.

I would expect so. Some years back, before these were transferable (or before I realized they were), I had one from credit card. I booked a room for myself and P2 (she is Globalist). At check-in, I just asked them to put her Hyatt number on the reservation. We got her benefits and she got the night stay. I would expect something like this to still be doable, either via concierge or contacting the hote.

Cheers.

Is it the same now? Can the gifted FNAs in my account be used while enjoying her Globalist benefits? If so, can it be done long before check-in for potential room upgrade?

I don't think it can be done long before check-in, but you can try it at check-in.

But you can search for points availability without having a FNA available, or even the required number of points (in fact you don't even need to be logged in, I just tried in incognito mode)

If a standard room is available on points, then it should also be available with a FNA that covers the relevant award category. I emphasize "should" because there have been (still are?) properties where a technical glitch prevents using a FNA even when points are available and for which you have to call in to use the award.

What is Hyatt's stance on purchasing GOH/FNA's? I see them on some Facebook groups (trading/buying/selling) so I don't think they would care _that_ much. Just curious if anyone had ever ran into issues doing this.

Buying points or miles or awards is undoubtedly a violation of the terms and conditions for every loyalty program. Offers anywhere (Facebook, Reddit, eBay) should be viewed with a massive grain of salt*. Although Hyatt actively promotes “gifting” awards, the difference between “gifted” and “purchased” is a matter of interpretation.

There are reports, some 20 or more years old, of shutdowns (both seller and buyer) and boarding denials for illegitimately obtained/sold points and/or miles and/or award tickets.

How much any specific program cares, and the consequences thereof, is anyone’s guess.

There’s little written in that regard for all programs on these forums undoubtedly because most of us have a large enough grain of salt to preclude even thinking about such risky behavior.

The Coupon Connection is a forum here available to members with more than a certain # of posts (?300, ?500). Some of the “warnings” from that forum are quoted below. Some of us, out of an abundance of caution, will not participate in Coupon Connection trades/exchanges.