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The BoldlyGo Podcast: Revolutionizing Your Journey

Quick Hits: Last Call for 1:4 Citi Transfers to Preferred Hotels, New Amex Biz NLL Offers & More!

April 17 · 15 min · 22.1 MB
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In this Quick Hits episode, DeAndre covers a packed week in the world of points, miles, and travel, starting with major updates around the first-ever Boldly Go community meetup and how to secure early access for the best award availability.

He breaks down several high-value credit card opportunities, including Amex Business Gold and Platinum no lifetime language offers, targeted Amex hotel credits, and new Capital One business card updates that no longer impact your personal credit. There are also key reminders around Hyatt’s upcoming award chart changes and why booking sooner could save a significant amount of points.

On the strategy side, DeAndre shares practical tips like stacking Amex offers, leveraging Wyndham’s new transfer partnerships, and making smart decisions around Citi ThankYou point transfers before devaluation hits. He also highlights small but important travel updates, like enrolling in TSA touchless ID correctly to avoid airport hiccups.

The episode wraps with insights on upcoming events like the Points Travel Festival in Toronto and how staying plugged into the community continues to unlock better opportunities and smarter travel decisions.

Key takeaways:

  • Meetup strategy: Join the early access list to secure hotels and award space for the Boldly Go Miami meetup.
  • Amex opportunities: No lifetime language offers and targeted credits create strong earning potential right now.
  • Hyatt warning: Upcoming award chart changes make booking sooner a smart move.
  • Transfer decisions: Citi ThankYou devaluation makes this a key moment to evaluate point transfers.
  • Travel tip: TSA Touchless ID requires manual enrollment per airline to work smoothly.

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