World of Hyatt and Air Canada Aeroplan have launched a major loyalty partnership that connects hotel stays, airline rewards, elite status benefits and points redemptions. For travelers who regularly use Hyatt hotels or Aeroplan points, the relationship creates new ways to earn rewards across both programs and fast-track elite status.
Most of the partnership benefits require members to link their World of Hyatt and Aeroplan accounts. Some benefits are open to all members, while others are reserved for World of Hyatt elite members, Aeroplan Elite Status members or eligible Canadian Aeroplan credit cardholders.
World of Hyatt and Aeroplan Partnership at a Glance
- Convert points between the two loyalty programs in eligible situations.
- Redeem Aeroplan points for World of Hyatt Free Night Awards.
- Redeem World of Hyatt points for an Aeroplan Flight Reward Certificate.
- Earn 500 Aeroplan points on eligible Hyatt stays when choosing Aeroplan points instead of World of Hyatt points.
- Receive an annual $20 CAD Air Canada flight credit as an eligible World of Hyatt elite member with linked accounts.
- Access accelerated elite-status opportunities through 90-day challenges.
- Unlock additional benefits for eligible Aeroplan credit cardholders in Canada.
How to Link World of Hyatt and Aeroplan Accounts
To unlock most partnership benefits, you need active World of Hyatt and Aeroplan accounts in good standing. Make sure the first and last name on both accounts match before linking them. A mismatch can prevent the accounts from connecting successfully.
- Sign in to your World of Hyatt account.
- Open the World of Hyatt and Aeroplan partnership page.
- Select the option to link your accounts.
- Sign in to Aeroplan and authorize the connection.
- Check your account benefits after linking.
Earn 500 Aeroplan Points on Eligible Hyatt Stays
World of Hyatt members can earn 500 Aeroplan points per eligible stay at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts by choosing Aeroplan points instead of World of Hyatt points. You must provide your Aeroplan membership number and request Aeroplan points at or before checkout.
This option may work for travelers who need Aeroplan points for an upcoming redemption. However, choosing Aeroplan points means giving up the normal World of Hyatt points earned from the stay, so compare the value before making the switch.
Convert World of Hyatt Points to Aeroplan Points
All World of Hyatt members can convert World of Hyatt points to Aeroplan points at a 2:1 ratio. The minimum transfer is 5,000 World of Hyatt points, which becomes 2,500 Aeroplan points.
Because Hyatt points are often highly valuable for hotel redemptions, converting them to Aeroplan will not always be the best deal. This option is most useful when you need a small number of Aeroplan points to complete a high-value flight booking.
Convert Aeroplan Points to World of Hyatt Points
Linked Aeroplan Elite Status members can convert Aeroplan points to World of Hyatt points at a 2:1 ratio. The minimum conversion is 500 Aeroplan points, with program limits applying to daily and weekly transfers.
This creates a useful pathway for Aeroplan elite members who have excess airline points but need Hyatt points for a hotel redemption.
Redeem Aeroplan Points for Hyatt Free Night Awards
Linked members can redeem Aeroplan points for eligible World of Hyatt Free Night Awards. Available options include Category 1–4 and Category 1–7 awards, depending on the redemption offered through the partnership.
Always compare the number of Aeroplan points required with the cash rate and the hotel’s normal World of Hyatt award price before redeeming. A free-night certificate can be valuable at an expensive hotel, but it may provide poor value at a low-cost property.
Redeem Hyatt Points for an Aeroplan Flight Reward Certificate
World of Hyatt members can redeem 50,000 Hyatt points for a 30,000-point Aeroplan Flight Reward Certificate. The certificate can be applied toward the points portion of an eligible Air Canada flight reward.
This is another option that should be used selectively. Hyatt points can provide excellent value at luxury and high-demand hotels, so transferring value toward Aeroplan makes the most sense when the flight redemption is especially strong or when Aeroplan points are urgently needed.
Annual $20 CAD Air Canada Flight Credit
World of Hyatt Discoverist, Explorist and Globalist members with linked accounts can receive an annual $20 CAD Air Canada flight credit. The credit appears in the member’s Aeroplan benefits portal and can be used toward a new eligible Air Canada flight booking.
The credit is non-cumulative, so unused credits do not keep stacking year after year. Review the terms before applying it because it generally cannot be combined with certain other promotional codes, vouchers or flight credits.
World of Hyatt Status Challenge for Aeroplan Members
Eligible Aeroplan Elite Status members and eligible Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders can register for a 90-day World of Hyatt Status Challenge. During the challenge, eligible members may receive temporary Explorist status and can earn longer-term Hyatt status after completing qualifying nights.
- 4 eligible nights: Discoverist status
- 10 eligible nights: Explorist status
- 20 eligible nights: Globalist status
Status earned through the challenge is generally valid for the remainder of the registration year and the following 14 months, subject to the official terms.
Aeroplan Elite Status Challenge for Hyatt Explorists and Globalists
Linked and registered World of Hyatt Explorist and Globalist members are expected to receive one annual opportunity to fast-track to Aeroplan Elite Status through a 90-day challenge. Hyatt has described this benefit as coming later in fall 2026, with full qualification requirements to be announced.
Extra Benefits for Aeroplan Credit Cardholders in Canada
Eligible linked Aeroplan credit cardholders in Canada can earn Aeroplan points and World of Hyatt Bonus Points on qualifying Hyatt purchases made with their card.
- Core Aeroplan cardholders: 1 World of Hyatt Bonus Point plus 1.5 Aeroplan points per eligible $1 CAD.
- Premium Aeroplan cardholders: 2 World of Hyatt Bonus Points plus up to 2.5 Aeroplan points per eligible $1 CAD.
Eligible Premium Aeroplan cardholders can also receive complimentary World of Hyatt Discoverist status, five Tier-Qualifying Night credits each calendar year and two annual attempts at the World of Hyatt 90-day Status Challenge.
Is the Hyatt and Aeroplan Partnership Worth It?
For most members, linking accounts is worthwhile because it unlocks benefits without requiring you to transfer points immediately. Hyatt elite members can receive the annual Air Canada credit, while Aeroplan elites and eligible Canadian cardholders gain access to valuable Hyatt status opportunities.
The weakest part of the partnership is the 2:1 conversion ratio in both directions. Transferring points can still make sense for a specific high-value redemption, but it should not be the default strategy. In many cases, Hyatt points are best used for Hyatt stays and Aeroplan points are best used for flights.
Final Thoughts
The World of Hyatt and Aeroplan relationship is one of the more flexible airline-and-hotel partnerships available in 2026. It adds reciprocal earning, new redemption options, elite-status challenges and useful benefits for members who participate in both ecosystems.
My recommendation: Link your accounts, claim the benefits available to your status level and only convert points when you have a specific redemption ready.
Program benefits, eligibility requirements and conversion terms can change. Review the official World of Hyatt and Aeroplan terms before transferring points or registering for a status challenge.
