World of Hyatt and Air Canada’s Aeroplan program are collaborating to provide reciprocal benefits, new redemption opportunities, and the ability to convert points between the two programs.
Members who have access to both loyalty programs can now link their accounts to unlock these new options, though the partnership primarily benefits those with elite status in either program and Air Canada Aeroplan cardholders in Canada. For the average member of either program, using the new capability to book free Hyatt nights with Aeroplan points or obtain flight reward certificates with Hyatt points is generally not the most efficient use of points.
For collectors of points and miles, such airline‑hotel alliances are essential for attaining elite status across multiple programs. Notably, Hyatt already maintains a comparable reciprocal rewards arrangement with American Airlines. Beginning in 2026, Hyatt members holding Explorist or Globalist status will be eligible to take part in status‑challenge programs that accelerate Aeroplan elite‑status attainment.
How to Link Your Hyatt and Aeroplan Accounts
To unlock most of the partnership benefits, you must link your Hyatt and Air Canada accounts; you may also have an American Airlines account linked to your World of Hyatt membership.
Hyatt members with elite status who link their Aeroplan account will receive an annual CAD $20 Air Canada flight credit.
Below is an overview of additional benefits introduced by the new Air Canada‑World of Hyatt rewards program.
Convert Points Between Hyatt and Aeroplan
Through this partnership, Hyatt members can convert World of Hyatt points to Aeroplan points at a 2:1 ratio, subject to a minimum conversion of 5,000 points. For example, 10,000 Hyatt points convert to 5,000 Aeroplan points, and conversions are only allowed in 1,000‑point increments.
Aeroplan members may also convert points to Hyatt, but only those with elite status can do so. The conversion rate is likewise 2:1, requiring a minimum of 500 Aeroplan points per transaction, with a daily cap of 100,000 points and a weekly cap of 250,000 points.
Generally, the 2:1 ratios result in a loss of value when converting. NerdWallet evaluates Aeroplan points at 1.1 cents for economy flights and World of Hyatt points at 1.8 cents for award stays, meaning a conversion of 10,000 Hyatt points for 5,000 Aeroplan points would trade approximately $180 of value for $55. Nonetheless, this option may be useful if you do not intend to use either set of points.
Book Free Nights with Aeroplan Points
Air Canada Aeroplan members can now redeem points for Category 1‑4 or Category 1‑7 Free Night Awards, starting at 25,000 Aeroplan points. Although this may require fewer points than the 2:1 conversion, it remains generally more costly than redeeming Hyatt points directly.
According to World of Hyatt’s newly published five‑tier award chart, a Category 4 hotel can be booked for just 20,000 World of Hyatt points, whereas the minimum requirement for a Free Night Award is 25,000 Aeroplan points.
Obtain Flight Credit or Redeem Hyatt Points for Flight Reward
All Hyatt members are now able to redeem 50,000 World of Hyatt points for a 30,000‑point Aeroplan flight‑reward certificate applicable to Air Canada and its partner airlines, yielding 5,000 additional points compared with a direct conversion.
Because NerdWallet values World of Hyatt points at 1.8 cents each, redeeming a 30,000‑point Aeroplan certificate requires a $900‑plus flight to break even on the exchange. While a high‑priced business or first‑class ticket might make the math work, most travelers will likely need to supplement the certificate with additional Aeroplan points.
Earn Bonus Points on Hyatt Hotel Stays
Aeroplan members can now earn points on eligible stays at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts. Members of both programs may choose to receive 500 Aeroplan points per stay rather than World of Hyatt points, which can be advantageous for some.
Aeroplan credit‑cardholders with cards issued in Canada can earn bonus points on every eligible Canadian dollar spent at participating Hyatt properties:
- Earn Hyatt Status via a 90‑Day Challenge
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Effective July 15, 2026, Aeroplan elite‑status members and qualifying premium credit‑cardholders can take part in a 90‑day challenge to achieve Hyatt elite status.
- Complimentary Elite Status for Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders
Cardholders of the Canadian Aeroplan Premium Credit Card also receive automatic Hyatt benefits, including:
- Transformations in Airline and Hotel Partnerships
Previously, airlines and hotel loyalty programs offering reciprocal benefits and status matching were largely segmented by alliance.
However, Japan Airlines, a member of Oneworld, has recently announced a new reciprocal‑benefits agreement with Marriott. Simultaneously, Hyatt is extending comparable benefits to Air Canada within the Star Alliance.
Such partnerships provide frequent travelers with additional pathways to attain elite status across multiple programs and alliances.
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About the author
Meghan Coyle is an editor on the Travel Rewards team and co‑host of the Smart Travel podcast. She writes about travel credit cards, airline and hotel loyalty programs, and strategies for traveling on points. Based in Los Angeles, Coyle balances a love‑and‑hate relationship with LAX.
