Podcast: Hyatt’s partnership with AA: Deepened or Devalued? | Coffee Break Ep29 | 10-15-24

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Recently news broke that Hyatt and American Airlines plan to change their partnership with each other. Was the partnership “deepened” like we suggested when we wrote this post, or was it “devalued” like our readers thought in the comments? (Or is it somehow both?)

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Coffee Break: Hyatt’s partnership with AA: Deepened or Devalued?

(00:15) –  Read our post “Hyatt & American Airlines deepen partnership, add more reciprocal earning opportunities” here.

(02:23) – What is the current Hyatt / AA relationship like? (Until 12/31/24)

(03:13) – New AA benefits for Hyatt elites…

(08:07) – Comparing Old vs New

(13:01) – Stephen’s thoughts

(13:55) – Nick’s thoughts

(16:31) – Greg’t thoughts

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Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

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Kevin

Around minute 18 discussing booking for family members .…” I don’t want to get into the business of telling them to sign up for a credit card in order to get free bags and all that stuff “ …. said Greg.
Greg the Frequent Miler. That Greg. 😉

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Jeff

Gents – first love your blog, listen to every podcast (not always while mowing the lawn) and appreciate how much you guys have taught me over the years.
This is the first time I have disagreed with your analysis. My rub is that I think you are looking at this from too much of the redemption side and not from the earning side. This is an absolute blow to business travelers and their ability to earn. As someone with status in both programs I believe it’s important that both Hyatt and AA realize this will absolutely have me considering other options including meeting events I host. Would have loved to hear your analysis and break down on what levels of usage anyone who has been loyal to both AA and Hyatt should be considering a new 2025 strategy. Anyway, appreciate all you do. Thank you.

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