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Announced 9 September, the exclusive relationship launches in the coming months. At launch, Delta Medallion members are expected to earn miles on qualifying Hyatt stays and World of Hyatt elites points on qualifying Delta fare classes, with further eligibility and terms still to come.
American is retrofitting its 20 Boeing 777-300ERs. Premium seats rise from 116 to 144, with 70 Flagship Suite business-class seats with privacy doors, 44 Premium Economy seats and 30 Main Cabin Extra seats. Flagship First is removed, with completion expected during 2027.
From 7 October 2026, the card’s earn rate changes to 1.25 Avios per £1 on both general and qualifying British Airways spend. Until then, the published rates remain 1.5 Avios per £1 on general spend and 3 Avios per £1 with British Airways.
Eligible cardmembers who enrol can earn 750 tier points at £15,000 spend, 1,500 tier points at £20,000 and 2,500 tier points at £25,000. Enrolment closes 25 January 2027 and qualifying spend must be completed by 1 February 2027.
Hilton’s current member-benefits page lists Gold at 25 nights, 15 stays or US$6,000 eligible spend; Diamond at 50 nights, 25 stays or US$11,500; and Diamond Reserve at 80 nights or 40 stays plus US$18,000 eligible spend.
British Airways now awards extra tier points by cabin and fare type on eligible BA-marketed flights, and extends extra tier-point earning to eligible American Airlines- and Iberia-marketed flights. Basic Economy fares, Reward Flights and Avios upgrades are excluded.
Eligible American Express Membership Rewards transfers to Avios receive a 30% bonus through 27 September 2026. For example, 10,000 Membership Rewards points would become 13,000 Avios if the member is eligible.
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