The so-called preferred partnerships between Frequent Flyer and hotel programs are becoming increasingly popular. Often, however, they are limited to a status recognition between the two programs or weak status benefits on the other partner.

Only Accor stands out a bit here with ALL, which offers double dipping with its various partners, also available to base members.

The assessment of whether the announced switch from Hyatt’s preferred partner from American Airlines to Delta Air Lines represents an improvement or a deterioration is left to each individual. For most, however, it is likely to be more of a no-event.