Delta and Hyatt link loyalty programmes in long-term partnership

Delta Air Lines and Hyatt have signed a long-term partnership linking their loyalty programmes, SkyMiles and World of Hyatt. According to the airline, the first joint benefits will arrive over the coming months.

Delta Medallion members will earn extra miles on qualifying stays at Hyatt hotels. In the other direction, World of Hyatt members with elite status will earn additional points on bookings in qualifying Delta fare classes.

Existing benefits of both programmes stay in place. The two companies say they intend to widen the tie-up in later phases, adding ways to collect points and miles, plus special offers and access for members. Terms and participation requirements will be published before the partnership officially starts.