Breaking Points: Credit Card News

World of Hyatt members can earn 2X points on eligible paid stays at Thompson Hotels worldwide through November 10, 2026. You must register before your stay, and only base points are doubled. That means you'll earn 10 points per dollar instead of the usual 5 points, plus any additional points from Hyatt elite status or your credit card. We wouldn't go out of our way to book a Thompson property just for these bonus points, but it's an easy opportunity to earn extra Hyatt points if you already have an eligible stay planned.

Marriott Bonvoy Business is offering 100,000 points plus a free night award after spending $8,000 in 6 months. The standard offer is 75,000 points after spending $6,000 in the first six months. The annual fee is $125. Offer expires 11/4/26.

Hilton Honors Business is offering 150,000 points plus a free night award after spending $8,000 in 6 months. The standard offer is 130,000 points after spending $6,000 in the first six months. The annual fee is $195. Offer expires 1/13/27.

American Express has launched elevated welcome offers on three Hilton personal cards. The Hilton Honors Surpass is offering 130,000 miles plus a free night award after spending $3,000 in 6 months. The standard offer is 130,000 points with the same spending requirement. The annual fee is $150. Best offer we have seen on Hilton Honors Aspire, which is offering 200,000 miles after spending $6,000 in 6 months. That’s up 50,000 miles over their standard offer of 150,000 miles with the same spending requirement. The annual fee is $550. The Hilton Honors is offering 70,000 miles plus a free night award after spending $2,000 in 6 months. The standard offer is 80,000 points with the same spending requirement. There is no annual fee. All three offers expire January 13, 2027.

Delta and Hyatt have announced a new long-term loyalty partnership that will launch in the coming months, just as Hyatt and American Airlines announced the end of their partnership. When it launches, elite members of both programs will get a new Dual Earn benefit. Delta Medallion members will earn SkyMiles on qualifying Hyatt stays in addition to their usual World of Hyatt earnings, while World of Hyatt elite members will earn Hyatt points on qualifying Delta flights in addition to their usual SkyMiles earnings. Delta and Hyatt say additional benefits and opportunities will be added over time, but they haven't released many other details yet, including when everything will begin. Hyatt also launched a partnership with Air Canada Aeroplan over the summer, so World of Hyatt members will have reciprocal benefits with two major airline loyalty programs.