World of Hyatt and AAdvantage Launch Reciprocal Status Offers

World of Hyatt and AAdvantage Reciprocal Status Offers

World of Hyatt and American Airlines are offering members of both programs a fast track to elite status. Whether looking to stay in new destinations with elite World of Hyatt status or jet around the world with AAdvantage status – members of both programs can take advantage of new offers to plus up their travel experience.

• World of Hyatt Trial Tier Status offer: Eligible AAdvantage^® status members who have linked their World of Hyatt and AAdvantage® accounts can register and enjoy the benefits of World of Hyatt Explorist status for 90 days after registration. During this timeframe, select eligible AAdvantage^® status members can complete qualifying activity in order to keep Explorist status or earn Globalist status through February 2026.
• American Airlines Status Offer: Select AAdvantage® members who have linked their World of Hyatt and AAdvantage® accounts may see an exclusive offer in the promotions tab within their AAdvantage® account on aa.com.

Check out the full details on these limited time offers below.

World of Hyatt Trial Tier Offer

Starting today, eligible AAdvantage^® status members who have linked their World of Hyatt and AAdvantage® accounts can register and enjoy the benefits of World of Hyatt Explorist status for 90 days with the option of completing qualifying activity in order to keep status through February 2026. Here’s how it works:

1. Eligible AAdvantage^® Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum members can register by October 31, 2024 to immediately start enjoying trial Explorist status for 90 days following registration.
2. AAdvantage® Gold and Platinum members must stay 10 Tier-Qualifying Nights to keep Explorist status.
3. AAdvantage® Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum members must stay 10 Tier-Qualifying Nights to keep Explorist status or stay 20 Tier-Qualifying Nights to earn Globalist status. If awarded, status will last through February 2026.

Qualifying activity is earned when a World of Hyatt member books an eligible rate or award night through Hyatt channels. Once earned, members can enjoy elite benefits like a dedicated check-in area, late checkout upon request, and room upgrades as well as club lounge access or complimentary breakfast for Globalist members.

For more information and to take advantage of this limited-time offer, visit the offer website here. Terms and conditions apply.

Important Terms

• American Airlines Member 2024 Trial Tier Offer for Gold/Platinum AA members:
  • To qualify for this offer, you must be an AAdvantage® Gold or Platinum member who has already successfully linked your AAdvantage® account to your World of Hyatt® account. To participate in this offer, Eligible Members must register between August 6 and October 31, 2024, through the dedicated offer registration page provided by Hyatt. 
  • Upon registration, the Eligible Member will receive a trial upgrade to Explorist status for 90 days. The trial will provide the member with the benefits of Explorist status, as set forth in the World of Hyatt program terms. To maintain Explorist status through February 2026, the member must complete ten (10) Tier-Qualifying Nights (as defined in the World of Hyatt program terms) at any participating Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide and participating Mr & Mrs Smith hotels and resorts.  
  • Only Tier-Qualifying Nights completed by the member during the member’s Trial Explorist Period will count toward this offer. Stays completed by the member prior to the start of their Trial Explorist Period will not count towards this offer (even if any night stayed otherwise qualifies as a Tier-Qualifying Night). Further, in order for Tier-Qualifying Nights completed during the member’s Explorist Trial Period to count toward this offer, the member must check out of their reservation during their Explorist Trial Period. If member checks into a reservation during their Explorist Period, but does not check out until after the Explorist Trial Period has ended, no nights stayed as part of that reservation will count toward this offer. Explorist Trial Period begins at registration and may not be extended. World of Hyatt Credit Card night credits do not qualify as Tier-Qualifying Nights. 
  • If the member earns Explorist status through February, 2026 by completing the criteria above, their new status will be applied within 7 business days of checkout of the stay during which they complete the applicable requirement. 
  • Limit one such offer each calendar year per Eligible Member except as otherwise provided.
• American Airlines Member 2024 Trial Tier Offer for Platinum Pro/Executive Platinum AA members: 
  • To qualify for this offer, you must be an AAdvantage® Platinum Pro or Executive Platinum member who has already successfully linked your AAdvantage® account to your World of Hyatt® account. To participate in this offer, Eligible Members must register between August 6  and October 31 , 2024, through the dedicated offer registration page provided by Hyatt. 
  • Upon registration, the Eligible Member will receive a trial upgrade to Explorist status for 90 days. The trial will provide the member with the benefits of Explorist status, as set forth in the World of Hyatt program terms,  (as defined in the World of Hyatt program terms) as part of the trial. To maintain Explorist status through February 2026, the member must complete ten (10) Tier-Qualifying Nights (as defined in the World of Hyatt program terms) at any participating Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide, and participating Mr & Mrs Smith hotels and resorts. If member completes at least twenty (20) Tier-Qualifying Nights at any participating Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide, and participating Mr & Mrs Smith hotels and resorts , member will receive Globalist status through February 2026. 
  • Only Tier-Qualifying Nights completed by the member during the member’s Trial Explorist Period will count toward this offer. Stays completed by the member prior to the start of their Trial Explorist Period will not count towards this offer (even if any night stayed otherwise qualifies as a Tier-Qualifying Night). Further, in order for Tier-Qualifying Nights completed during the member’s Explorist Trial Period to count toward this offer, the member must check out of their reservation during their Explorist Trial Period. If member checks into a reservation during their Explorist Period, but does not check out until after the Explorist Trial Period has ended, no nights stayed as part of that reservation will count toward this offer. Explorist Trial Period begins at registration and may not be extended. World of Hyatt Credit Card night credits do not qualify as Tier-Qualifying Nights. 
  • If the member earns Explorist or Globalist status through February 2026, by completing the criteria above, their new status will be applied within 7 business days of checkout of the stay during which they complete the applicable requirements. 
• Limit one such offer each calendar year per Eligible Member except as otherwise provided. Hyatt reserves the right to alter or withdraw this offer at any time without notice.