pointstopictures American Airlines has announced updates to its AAdvantage® program for 2025. The changes are not massive but there are some significant updates in AA’s partnership with Hyatt. If you’re an American Airlines AAdvantage member, here is all you need to know about these upcoming changes. None of these are very exciting changes unfortunately. To be fair though, programs change all the time and none of the changes are a necessarily bad. AA (and Hyatt) now provides a lot more flexibility that you may or may not want.
Loyalty Points and Status Requirements
The Loyalty Points thresholds for earning AAdvantage status will remain unchanged in 2025. This continuity allows members to plan their travel and reward strategies in the AAdvantage program without adjusting to new requirements.
New Reward Options
Several new Loyalty Point Reward options will be introduced in 2025:
- 15,000 Loyalty Points: Members can receive a personalized luggage tag.
- 100,000 Loyalty Points: World of Hyatt status and Free Night Awards become available. See more below.
- 175,000 Loyalty Points: Members can choose to support sustainable aviation fuel initiatives, reflecting a shift away from carbon offsets as a reward option.
These additions expand the program’s offerings. They provide more flexibility for members to tailor their rewards to their preferences in the AAdvantage program.
Redeeming AAdvantage Miles for Additional Benefits
The Enhance with Miles program will continue to allow members to redeem miles for additional travel benefits. In 2025, new redemption options will include:
- World of Hyatt Free Night Awards. Gold status members are eligible for up to four Category 1-4 stays during the membership year. Platinum Pro members can enjoy up to four Category 1-7 stays.
Existing options will remain part of the program. These include single-day status upgrades, gifting status, and access to Flagship® First Dining.
New Lifetime Status Levels
Starting March 1, 2025, American Airlines AAdvantage will introduce new lifetime status levels for its most frequent flyers:
- Members who have flown 4 million miles will receive lifetime Platinum Pro® status.
- Members who have flown 5 million miles will receive lifetime Executive Platinum® status.
Members who have already achieved these milestones will automatically receive their updated status in early 2025.
Expanded Partnership with Hyatt
The partnership between American Airlines and World of Hyatt will grow in 2025. Members will be able to link their accounts to earn World of Hyatt Free Night Awards through Loyalty Point Rewards. They can also redeem miles for Hyatt stays in the AAdvantage program.
Unfortunately, the ability to simultaneously earn AAdvantage® miles and Hyatt Bonus Points on qualifying stays will end. This change takes effect after December 31, 2024. Members will still be able to earn AAdvantage® miles on Hyatt stays. They can also convert Hyatt points to miles starting in 2025.
New Rewards Coming Soon for AAdvantage and World of Hyatt Members
Starting in 2025, members who link their AAdvantage® and World of Hyatt accounts will have access to a variety of new benefits at every tier. These updates provide enhanced opportunities to earn and redeem rewards across both programs.
AAdvantage Members Accessing World of Hyatt Rewards
The upside here is the ability to use AAdvantage Loyalty points for Hyatt free stays. Interestingly, Depending on the Hyatt properties, these certificates may be very valuable. For example, Grand Hyatt Vail is a Category 7 property that may cost over $500/night. If you have particular travel plans, these certificates might be useful.
Redeeming Miles for World of Hyatt Free Night Awards (Starting January 2, 2025)
| Requirement | Benefit | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 40,000 Loyalty Points or Gold® Status | Category 1–4 Free Night Award | Redeem miles for a Category 1–4 Hyatt Free Night. |
| 125,000 Loyalty Points or Platinum Pro® Status | Category 1–7 Free Night Award | Redeem miles for a Category 1–7 Hyatt Free Night. |
World of Hyatt Perks Through AAdvantage Loyalty Point Rewards (Starting March 1, 2025)
You will also receive Hyatt status based on the number of loyalty points earned. For details, see the table below.
| Loyalty Points Threshold | Hyatt Reward | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 100,000 Loyalty Points | Discoverist status | Preferred rooms, +10% Bonus Points, 2 p.m. late checkout, and more. |
| 175,000 & 250,000 Loyalty Points | Explorist status | Upgraded rooms, +20% Bonus Points, 2 p.m. late checkout, and more. |
| 400,000, 550,000, & 750,000 Points | Category 1–4 Free Night Award | Redeem for a Hyatt Category 1–4 Free Night. |
| 1M, 3M, & 5M Loyalty Points | Category 1–7 Free Night Award | Redeem for a Hyatt Category 1–7 Free Night. |
World of Hyatt Members Accessing AAdvantage® Rewards
You also receive several benefits for staying at Hyatt hotels. Below is a summary of number of nights and what that gets you.
AAdvantage Rewards Through World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards (Starting January 1, 2025)
| Milestone | AAdvantage® Reward | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 20 & 30 Nights (or 35,000 & 50,000 Base Points) | Two Preferred Seat Coupons | Valid for seat selection on American Airlines flights. |
| 40 & 50 Nights (or 65,000 & 80,000 Base Points) | Two Main Cabin Extra Seat Coupons | Valid for seat upgrades on American Airlines flights. |
| 70, 80, & 90 Nights | AAdvantage® Gold Status | Full-year status with complimentary upgrades, priority check-in, and a 40% mileage bonus. |
| 100 Nights | AAdvantage® Platinum Status | Full-year status with upgrades, two free checked bags, and a 60% mileage bonus. |
Redeeming World of Hyatt Points for AAdvantage® Status for a Day
You can now also redeem Hyatt points for temporary status. It is not clear how these status will work. For example, it is not yet known if you get complementary upgrades based on your status on the day of booking or your day of travel.
| AAdvantage® Status for a Day | World of Hyatt Points Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| AAdvantage® Gold | 5,000 points | Includes upgrades, one free checked bag, and a 40% mileage bonus. |
| AAdvantage® Platinum | 8,000 points | Includes upgrades, two free checked bags, and a 60% mileage bonus. |
| AAdvantage® Platinum Pro | 12,000 points | Includes upgrades, three free checked bags, and an 80% mileage bonus. |
Summary
The 2025 AAdvantage® program changes focus on expanding member benefits, adding sustainable travel options, and strengthening partnerships with brands like Hyatt. The updates maintain consistent status thresholds while providing new opportunities for earning and redeeming rewards in the aadvantage program.
Our take is that these updates enhance the integration between AAdvantage® and World of Hyatt, providing more options for members to redeem rewards and unlock exclusive benefits. Whether you’re using miles for Hyatt stays or points for American Airlines perks, these changes offer greater flexibility for both frequent flyers and loyal hotel guests.
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