World of Hyatt and American Airlines have announced plans for a new partnership, where members of both programs will be able to earn miles, points and status through a new loyalty relationship.

Through this strategic collaboration, elite members in both program will have access to the following loyalty benefits:

AAdvantage 

• In addition to World of Hyatt points earned through Hyatt hotel stays, AAdvantage Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, Executive Platinum and ConciergeKey members will be able to earn one AAdvantage bonus mile for every eligible dollar spent at qualifying Hyatt properties.
• On top of earning more miles, American’s invitation-only ConciergeKey members will receive World of Hyatt Globalist status as a new way to extend the care provided throughout the entire travel journey.

World of Hyatt 

• In addition to AAdvantage miles earned by flying on American, World of Hyatt Discoverist, Explorist and Globalist members will be able to earn one World of Hyatt bonus point for every eligible dollar spent on qualifying American flights.

Additionally, and unique to this relationship, qualifying elite members will have the opportunity to work their way toward higher status in the reciprocal program through elite status challenges.