Delta and Hyatt reveal new loyalty partnership, with dual SkyMiles-World of Hyatt earning

It looks like American Airlines' loss may be Delta Air Lines' gain when it comes to one of America's top hotel loyalty programs.Delta and Hyatt just announced they're teaming up in a new loyalty partnership that's set to launch in the coming months.That word comes just hours after American and Hyatt revealed that they're ending their yearslong relationship.Delta-Hyatt partnership: What to expectThis new "exclusive collaboration" will closely link Delta SkyMiles and World of Hyatt, the companies said Wednesday. It will allow members of both programs to simultaneously earn points and miles in both programs when flying Delta or staying at a property in the Hyatt portfolio.In other words, a Hyatt stay could earn you both World of Hyatt points and Delta SkyMiles. Ditto for a Delta flight.That dual-earning perk was a popular benefit Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantage members previously shared at the height of their partnership, before it was scaled back last year. Now, it's back for World of Hyatt loyalists — but with Delta instead of American:SkyMiles members will earn miles based on their spending on eligible Hyatt staysWorld of Hyatt members will earn points when booking Delta fli...