Quick Hits: Don't Miss This Hyatt Free Night Opportunity & More!

This week's Quick Hits is packed with practical updates for points and miles enthusiasts, beginning with a follow up to last week's Symphony interview. DeAndre answers one of the biggest listener questions about combining points between spouses, shares the current limitations of Symphony's platform, and explains why this is a feature the company is actively exploring. He also highlights a new MaxMyPoint feature that allows eligible subscribers to monitor discounted Hyatt and IHG corporate rates alongside award availability, making it easier to maximize both cash and points bookings.The episode also covers several important travel updates, including changes to Chase Sapphire Lounge access for Priority Pass members, a new Hyatt promotion that rewards members with free night certificates after eligible stays, recent updates to American Express Resy dining credits, and multiple transfer bonuses from Citi, Capital One, and American Express. As always, DeAndre wraps everything into a concise roundup of the week's biggest developments so listeners can quickly identify new opportunities to save money and maximize travel rewards.Timestamps:(00:00) Welcome to This Week's Quick Hit(00:40) Symphony Follow Up and Combining Points(01:35) MaxMyPoint Adds Hyatt and IHG Corporate Rate Tracking(02:35) Chase Sapphire Lounge Access Changes(04:20) Hyatt's New Free Night Promotion(06:05) Amex Resy Credit Changes You Should Know(07:40) Citi, Capital One, and Amex Transfer Bonuses(10:23) Final Thoughts and OutroKey takeaways: Symphony Update: Individual Symphony accounts currently cannot combine points, though the company says it's exploring the feature for the future.MaxMyPoint Enhancement: Platinum subscribers can now track Hyatt and IHG corporate rates alongside award and standard cash rates.Chase Sapphire Lounge Change: Priority Pass and LoungeKey members will lose their annual complimentary Chase Sapphire Lounge visit beginning August 15.Hyatt Promotion: Eligible Hyatt members can earn a Category 1 to 4 free night award after completing the required number of qualifying stays.Resy Credit Reminder: Some restaurants no longer qualify for Amex Resy credits, making it important to verify eligibility before dining.Citi Transfer Bonus: Citi ThankYou Rewards is offering a 40% transfer bonus to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles through August 31.Capital One Bonus: Capital One cardholders can receive a 15% transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles through September 15.Amex Avios Bonus: American Express Membership Rewards now features a 30% transfer bonus to British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Iberia Avios through September 27.Need Global Travel Insurance? We recommend World NomadsGet a travel insurance quote hereResources:Hyatt Latin America Free Night Award OfferJoin Symphony todayBoldlyGo LIVE! Miami 5-7 RegistrationPodcast LibraryBecome a BoldlyGo blog contributorStart here to learn how to unlock nearly free travelSign up for our newsletter!BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook GroupSome of Our Favorite Tools For Elevating Your Points & Miles Game:Note: Contains affiliate/sponsored linksGet Autopilot: Never Overpay for a Flight or Hotel AgainCard Pointers (Saves the average user $750 per year)Zil Money (For Payroll on Credit Card)Travel FreelyPoint.meFlightConnections.comThrifty Traveler PremiumLTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course: Use coupon code "BOLDYGO" for a 50% discount!Connect with DeAndre Coke: Instagram: BoldlyGo.worldTikTok: BoldlyGo.worldWebsite: BoldlyGo.worldYouTube: BoldlyGoWorldYouTube: BoldlyGoTravels