American AAdvantage and World of Hyatt launched a partnership in 2019. My favorite part of this partnership was reciprocal earnings: Hyatt elite members could earn 1 bonus point per $1 spent on qualifying American Airlines flights, and American elite members could earn 1 bonus mile per $1 spent on qualifying Hyatt stays. Unfortunately, the programs…

Quick take: United’s new “Elevated” Polaris business class represents a sophisticated step forward for the airline. Hopefully the closing privacy doors will be certified soon. Pros There’s decent award availability for United cardholders. Seats are spacious and have closing doors. Upscale food and beverage service with pre-order is available. Cons Privacy doors need to be…

It looks like American Airlines’ loss may be Delta Air Lines’ gain when it comes to one of America’s top hotel loyalty programs. Delta and Hyatt just announced they’re teaming up in a new loyalty partnership that’s set to launch in the coming months. That word comes just hours after American and Hyatt revealed that…

Last December, Scott Tallal redeemed 68,500 American Airlines AAdvantage miles for a business-class ticket from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) via Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Unfortunately, when he arrived at the airport for his flight, he learned that it had been canceled. Helpful agents rerouted him, but in the…