Weekend Nor'Easter

The Northeast is bracing for a Nor'Easter this weekend!  Nearly all airlines have waivers in place - stay safe!

Hyatt to Partner with Delta

Wow that didn't take long!

Just after announcing the partnership with American is ending, Hyatt announces that they will be partnering with Delta. 

Announcement: https://newsroom.hyatt.com/DeltaAirLines

For me this is a negative.  Delta's miles and earning program is awful compared to other programs and redemption options are limited for comparable value.   

American and Hyatt to End Partnership

When American and Hyatt originally announced their partnership, I was excited to see the potential crossover.  The ability to earn in both programs was a nice addition.  However, this partnership is now ending:

To our valued AAdvantage® members: As we continue to build relationships that enhance the value of your AAdvantage® membership and reflect American’s commitment to our customers, we wanted you to be among the first to know that, after careful consideration, we have mutually decided to not continue our enhanced relationship in the coming months. Throughout this transition, we’re committed to preserving the benefits members of both programs can earn through the current status qualification year. If your AAdvantage® and World of Hyatt accounts are linked, no further action is required. If you haven’t already, be sure to link your loyalty accounts no later than Nov. 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT. With this update, here’s what you can expect as an AAdvantage® member: You have until Feb. 28, 2027, to earn World of Hyatt rewards and can choose them as Loyalty Point Rewards through March 31, 2027. You’ll keep World of Hyatt status benefits through Feb. 29, 2028, if you selected them as a Loyalty Point Reward option for the 2026-2027 AAdvantage® program year. You can continue to earn miles on hotel stays with Hyatt in lieu of World of Hyatt points when you add your AAdvantage® number at check-in.

New Card in my Portfolio: Citi Strata Elite

I recently decided to add a new card to my wallet - the Citi Strata Elite

https://www.citi.com/credit-cards/citi-strata-elite-credit-card

I'm forward planning a bit for trips in 2028 and this card will certainly help with access to airlines such as Qatar Airways and BA.  The signup bonus right now is 75,000 points (not as great as the 100k when it first was offered but still good).

Some benefits I'm looking forward to:

• 6x points when you use CitiTravel for air bookings
• 6x points at restaurants on Sat/Sun 6pm-6am
• $200 splurge credit a year on AA
• Priority Pass lounge access