rewrite this title Hyatt-Air Canada Partnership Adds Redemptions, Status Challenges – NerdWallet

When Hyatt members with elite status link their Aeroplan account, they will receive a $20 CAD Air Canada flight credit annually.

Here is a closer look at some of the other benefits of the new Air Canada and World of Hyatt rewards.

This partnership lets Hyatt members convert World of Hyatt points to Aeroplan points at a 2:1 ratio, with a minimum of 5,000 points. That means 10,000 Hyatt points would become 5,000 Aeroplan points. These conversions can only be made in 1,000-point increments.

Aeroplan members can also convert their points to Hyatt, but they must have elite status to do so. The conversion rate of Aeroplan points to World of Hyatt Bonus Points is also 2:1, with a minimum of 500 Aeroplan points at a time. The maximum is up to 100,000 Aeroplan points per day or 250,000 Aeroplan points per week.

Air Canada Aeroplan members can now redeem Aeroplan points for either Category 1-4 or Category 1-7 Free Night Awards. Free Night Awards start at 25,000 Aeroplan points. This option might cost fewer Aeroplan points than converting at the 2:1 ratio, but it’s still probably more expensive than redeeming Hyatt points directly.

All Hyatt members can now redeem 50,000 World of Hyatt points for a 30,000-point Aeroplan flight reward certificate, which can be applied to award flights on Air Canada or its airline partners. That means you’ll get 5,000 more points than if you converted from Hyatt to Aeroplan.

Since NerdWallet values World of Hyatt points at 1.8 cents each, you’d need to book a $900 flight with that 30,000-point Aeroplan flight reward certificate to break even on the exchange. It’s possible the math might work out with a very expensive business or first class flight, but you’ll likely have to supplement with your own stash of Aeroplan points.

Aeroplan Members can now earn on eligible stays at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts. Members of both programs can elect to earn 500 Aeroplan points per stay, instead of earning World of Hyatt points, which might be a useful option for some.

Aeroplan credit cardholders with cards issued in Canada can earn bonus points on each eligible Canadian dollar spent at participating Hyatt properties:

Starting July 15, 2026, Aeroplan Elite Status Members and eligible premium credit cardholders can participate in a 90-day challenge to earn Hyatt elite status.

Cardholders with the Canadian Aeroplan Premium Credit Card also receive automatic Hyatt benefits, including:

Until this week, the airlines and hotel loyalty programs that offered reciprocal benefits and status matching were largely divided by alliance.

Moves like these are good news for frequent travelers, who are gaining more ways to qualify for elite status across multiple programs and alliances.

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Meghan Coyle is an editor on the Travel Rewards team and the co-host of the Smart Travel podcast. She covers travel credit cards, airline and hotel loyalty programs, and how to travel on points. Meghan is based in Los Angeles and has a love-hate relationship with LAX.