Why it matters
Affects 8 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways...). Spans 22 hotel programs (Alila Mayakoba, Andaz 5th Avenue, Andaz Capital Gate...). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Chase.
What happened
World of Hyatt has announced category changes for 2026. The new award pricing structure will go into effect on May 20, 2026. Frequent flyers are advised to book their stays before this date to secure current award rates before the increase or realignment occurs
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- One Mile at a Time: World Of Hyatt 2026 Hotel Category Changes: 136 Properties Impacted We know that as of May 20, 2026, World of Hyatt is completely overhauling award pricing , by introducing a new five tier award chart (compared to the…
- Frequent Miler: World of Hyatt announces 2026 category changes
- LoyaltyLobby: World of Hyatt members are hit with a double devaluation this year on May 20, 2026, as not only are the yearly award category changes taking place, but the move to more dynamic awards is also being rolled out
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