In this Quick Hits episode of Revolutionizing Your Journey, DeAndre Coke covers major travel updates and points news that can impact your strategies right now. Delta is rolling out AI-powered pricing that may personalize airfare based on traveler data, while Citi introduces the new Strata Elite card with intriguing but high-fee perks. DeAndre dives into Hyatt’s new family plan rate and their upgraded award calendar, plus exciting promos for earning triple points in Latin America. He also shares key updates on Amex’s more restrictive welcome offers and the new speakeasy-style Centurion Sidecar lounge. A standout tip this week? Zil Money’s payroll payments now code as 4x on the Amex Business Gold. Tune in for tips, alerts, and quick wins.
Key takeaways:
- Delta’s Dynamic Pricing: Delta is expanding its AI-powered airfare pricing, potentially personalizing fares per traveler.
- Citi Strata Elite Card: The new Citi card offers up to 100k points—but with a steep annual fee and targeted benefits.
- Hyatt Family Plan: Families can now get 50% off a second room at select Hyatt properties—even when the first is booked with points.
- Hyatt Award Calendar Upgrade: Hyatt’s app and site now display availability directly in the points calendar.
- Triple Points in Latin America: Earn 3x World of Hyatt points on cash stays in Latin America and the Caribbean through October 31.
- Amex Welcome Offers: Amex is rolling out “as high as” offers with personalized results, making elevated bonuses harder to spot.
- Centurion Sidecar Lounge: Amex will launch a new speakeasy-style lounge for quick visits at LAS in 2026.
Resources:
- Earn 3X Points on Your Next Hyatt Stay
- Act now - Protect your points!
- Book a Free 30-minute points & miles consultation
- Start here to learn how to unlock nearly free travel
- Sign up for our newsletter!
- BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group
Interested in Financial Planning?
Some of Our Favorite Tools For Elevating Your Points & Miles Game:
Note: Contains affiliate/sponsored links
- Card Pointers (Saves the average user $750 per year)
- Zil Money (For Payroll on Credit Card)
- Travel Freely
- Point.me
- FlightConnections.com
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com