# IHG and ANA Launch Loyalty Partnership with Status Match and Two-Way Point Transfers

_Apr 22 12:55_

Tags: ANA, All Nippon Airways (ANA), IHG Hotels & Resorts, IHG One Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Japan, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel

IHG One Rewards and ANA Mileage Club announced a partnership launching after October 2026. Benefits include status matching for ANA elites, two-way point transfers, and double-dip earning on select ANA flights to Japan

## Summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts and All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced a comprehensive loyalty partnership launching after October 2026. Key benefits include:
- **Status Match:** ANA Mileage Club members (Diamond + More, Diamond, Platinum, Bronze) can receive corresponding IHG One Rewards status (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver) upon linking accounts. Diamond and Diamond + More members require two elite qualifying nights.
- **Double Dip Earning:** Members flying on ANA ticketed and operated international flights to Japan can earn IHG One Rewards points in addition to ANA miles. Earning is based on flight distance and fare class.
- **Two-Way Point Exchange:** Building on existing one-way conversion, members can now convert ANA miles into IHG One Rewards points, in addition to converting IHG points into miles. The partnership leverages ANA's network of 40 cities and 55 routes, and IHG's portfolio of over 7,000 hotels

## Why it matters

Affects 8 airline programs (ANA, Air Canada, Air France-KLM...). Spans 5 hotel programs (Accor Live Limitless, IHG Hotels & Resorts, IHG One Rewards...).

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/22/ihg-ana-form-a-loyalty-partnership-with-limited-crossover-benefits?omhide=true) — IHG & ANA Form A Loyalty Partnership With Limited Crossover Benefits

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