1.5 Aeroplan Points per Dollar at Hyatt, Plus an Elite Status Challenge
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Starting today, October 14, 2026, the Aeroplan Hyatt promotion gives you 1.5 Aeroplan points per US dollar spent at Hyatt hotels, on top of your regular World of Hyatt points. To get it, register by November 11, 2026: the promotion then covers your eligible stays through February 14, 2027.
At the same time, World of Hyatt and Aeroplan are launching the Aeroplan Elite Status challenge promised when the partnership was announced. World of Hyatt Explorist, Globalist and Courtesy Card members can now aim for Aeroplan Elite Status in 90 days, once per calendar year. Both offers require linked accounts, which is free.
Here is how the two offers work, who can register, and how to combine them with an Aeroplan credit card. For the full background, read our article on the Aeroplan and World of Hyatt partnership launched in July.
The two offers at a glance
| Offer | Who can register | Timing | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double earning at Hyatt | All members with linked Aeroplan and World of Hyatt accounts | Register by November 11, 2026; stays through February 14, 2027 | 1.5 Aeroplan points per eligible US dollar, on top of World of Hyatt points |
| Aeroplan Elite Status challenge | World of Hyatt Explorist, Globalist and Courtesy Card members with linked accounts | 90 days from registration confirmation, once per calendar year | Aeroplan Elite Status if you reach the required SQC |
Aeroplan Hyatt promotion: 1.5 points per dollar
The promotion is open to every member whose Aeroplan account, in good standing, is linked to World of Hyatt. It is not automatic: you must select "Register" on the World of Hyatt offer page before November 11, 2026.
Once registered, every eligible stay at a participating Hyatt hotel earns you two things:
- your usual World of Hyatt points, which means 5 Base Points per eligible US dollar for a member (2.5 points at Hyatt Studios hotels);
- 1.5 Aeroplan points per eligible US dollar, on top.
That is the key difference with the option available since July. Until now, members could choose 500 Aeroplan points per stay, but they gave up their World of Hyatt points to do so. During the promotion, you earn in both programs at once.
What a stay earns you
Take a three-night stay with US$800 in eligible charges. You earn:
- World of Hyatt Base Points: 4,000 points;
- Aeroplan points from the promotion: 1,200 points.
At Milesopedia, we value Aeroplan points at 2 cents CAD each, so those 1,200 points are worth about C$24, with no extra effort.
The gain grows with the bill. A 10-night business trip at US$2,500, for example, earns 3,750 Aeroplan points, on top of 12,500 World of Hyatt Base Points.
With an Aeroplan credit card
If you pay for your stay with an Aeroplan credit card issued in Canada, the card earns its own points on the purchase, according to the partnership chart published by World of Hyatt:
- Aeroplan core cards: 1 World of Hyatt Bonus Point and 1.5 Aeroplan points per eligible Canadian dollar at Hyatt.
- Aeroplan premium cards: 2 World of Hyatt Bonus Points and up to 2.5 Aeroplan points per eligible Canadian dollar at Hyatt.
These card points come from your issuer, not from the promotion. To compare your options, see our ranking of the best Aeroplan credit cards or, more broadly, our best credit cards page.
Aeroplan Elite Status challenge in 90 days
The second offer targets members who already hold high-tier Hyatt status. Once per calendar year, World of Hyatt Explorist and Globalist members, as well as World of Hyatt Courtesy Card holders, can try to get Aeroplan Elite Status by accumulating the required Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) within 90 days.
How to register
The process takes four steps:
- Link your Aeroplan and World of Hyatt accounts, if you have not already.
- Select "Register" on the World of Hyatt offer page.
- Wait for confirmation, which can take up to 48 hours.
- Watch your inbox: Hyatt emails you the start and end dates of your challenge.
The 90-day clock starts when your registration is confirmed, not on your first flight. So register only once your upcoming trips are planned.
How many SQC do you need?
The number of SQC you need within 90 days depends on your World of Hyatt status when you register. As an Explorist, you aim for 25K status. As a Globalist, you can go up to 75K status:
| Aeroplan status | SQC in 90 days | Open to World of Hyatt members |
|---|---|---|
| 25K | 8,000 | Explorist and Globalist |
| 35K | 12,000 | Globalist |
| 50K | 17,000 | Globalist |
| 75K | 25,000 | Globalist |
It is a real shortcut: in a normal year, you need 25,000 SQC over 12 months for 25K status, and 75,000 SQC for 75K status.
Accumulating SQC in 90 days
For the challenge, only your flights count, according to the challenge terms published by Air Canada. You accumulate qualifying SQC with:
- Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada Rouge flights: 4 SQC per dollar on Flex fares and higher, 2 SQC per dollar on Economy Standard fares.
- Star Alliance and select partner flights: on a ticket issued by Air Canada (ticket number starting with 014), at Standard fare or higher.
- Air Canada Vacations packages: 1 SQC per dollar on the total package value.
Keep in mind what does not count toward the challenge: Economy Basic fares, Aeroplan flight rewards (including points + cash bookings), SQC from your Aeroplan credit cards, SQC from non-airline partners and promotional SQC.
- Annual feeNo annual fee the first year
- $0 $139
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,000Annual fee rebated$139Total$1,139Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $1,139
- Welcome offerAfter $12,000 in 12 months
- Up to 50,000 points
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What Aeroplan status changes at Hyatt
Beyond the perks on Air Canada, Aeroplan Elite Status opens a valuable door in the partnership: converting Aeroplan points to World of Hyatt points at a two-to-one ratio. Only linked Elite members qualify, within these limits:
- Minimum: 500 Aeroplan points per conversion;
- Daily cap: 100,000 Aeroplan points;
- Weekly cap: 250,000 Aeroplan points.
Our math on this conversion is in our analysis on whether to transfer Aeroplan points to Hyatt or trade them for a free night.
On Air Canada, status adds its usual perks, such as lounge access depending on the tier and a points multiplier on your flights. The rewards unlocked at each SQC level are covered in our guide to Aeroplan milestone benefits.
Not Explorist yet? Go through the Hyatt challenge
The complimentary Discoverist status that comes with Aeroplan premium cards does not qualify for the Aeroplan challenge, which is limited to Explorist and Globalist members. However, those same cardholders get two attempts per year at the World of Hyatt status challenge: 10 eligible nights in 90 days get you Explorist status, and 20 nights get you Globalist.
For a frequent traveller, you can chain the two. First, get Explorist through the Hyatt challenge. Then, register for the Aeroplan challenge to aim for Elite Status with Air Canada.
Our take
The Aeroplan Hyatt promotion is an easy win: register today if you have any Hyatt stay planned before February 14, 2027. You give up nothing, since your World of Hyatt points stay intact.
The Aeroplan status challenge takes more thought. Because you only get one attempt per calendar year, register only once your flights for the next 90 days are booked. Run the numbers first, too: 8,000 SQC means, for example, $4,000 in Economy Standard fares, or $2,000 in Flex fares.
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- Annual feeNo annual fee the first year
- $0 $139
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,000Annual fee rebated$139Total$1,139Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $1,139
- Welcome offerAfter $12,000 in 12 months
- Up to 50,000 points
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Frequently asked questions about the Aeroplan Hyatt promotion
How do I register for the Aeroplan Hyatt promotion?
First, link your Aeroplan and World of Hyatt accounts for free from the World of Hyatt partnership page. Then select "Register" on the offer page before November 11, 2026. Your Aeroplan account must be in good standing. Once registered, your eligible stays through February 14, 2027 earn 1.5 Aeroplan points per US dollar. If you are not a member yet, joining World of Hyatt is free.
Do the Aeroplan points come on top of World of Hyatt points?
Yes. During the promotion, you receive your usual World of Hyatt points, which means 5 Base Points per US dollar for a member, plus 1.5 Aeroplan points per US dollar. That is different from the 500-Aeroplan-point-per-stay option available since July, which replaces World of Hyatt points. To get the most out of your Hyatt points afterwards, see our best World of Hyatt sweet spots.
Who can take part in the Aeroplan Elite Status challenge?
The challenge is open to World of Hyatt Explorist and Globalist members and to World of Hyatt Courtesy Card holders, provided their Aeroplan account is linked to World of Hyatt and in good standing. Each eligible member gets one attempt per calendar year. Discoverist status, including the one that comes with Aeroplan premium cards, does not qualify. Our Aeroplan Elite Status guide covers each tier.
When does the 90-day challenge start?
The challenge starts when your registration is confirmed, which can take up to 48 hours after you sign up. World of Hyatt then emails you the start and end dates of your period. You must accumulate the required SQC through your eligible flights within those 90 days: 8,000 SQC for 25K status, up to 25,000 SQC for 75K status if you are a Globalist. Plan your Air Canada flights before you register, so you do not waste your only attempt of the year.
Do I need an Aeroplan credit card for these offers?
No. The 1.5-Aeroplan-point-per-US-dollar promotion and the Aeroplan status challenge only require linked accounts. An Aeroplan card does add its own points on Hyatt stays, though: up to 2 World of Hyatt Bonus Points and 2.5 Aeroplan points per Canadian dollar with a premium card. Compare your options in our ranking of the best Aeroplan credit cards.
What does Aeroplan Elite Status give you in the Hyatt partnership?
A linked Aeroplan Elite member can convert Aeroplan points to World of Hyatt points at two to one, starting at 500 points. They can also register for the World of Hyatt status challenge to aim for Discoverist, Explorist or Globalist in 90 days. Aeroplan status also keeps its usual perks with Air Canada and Star Alliance, covered in our article on the Aeroplan and World of Hyatt partnership.