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Quick Hits: This Hyatt Discoverist Used This Trick Thought Only for Globalists & More!
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- May 8, 2026
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In this week’s Quick Hits, DeAndre recaps speaking at the Women in Pediatrics and Pediatric CEO conferences in Alabama, shares a major update on new podcast timestamps now being added to show notes, and gives a real world review of how Autopilot is already saving him money on hotel bookings. The biggest story of the episode revolves around a powerful Hyatt booking loophole ahead of upcoming award changes. DeAndre explains how Hyatt’s advanced booking feature allows members to lock in award stays before they have all the points in their account. What started as a Globalist strategy became even bigger news after a Discoverist member successfully pulled it off too, creating a huge opportunity for travelers trying to secure bookings before pricing increases. He also breaks down frustrations with Chase Edit credits after listeners noticed certain hotels were mysteriously unavailable when trying to use their credits, despite showing availability on other Chase cards. On top of that, DeAndre highlights a lucrative Bask Bank offer that can generate over 58,000 American Airlines miles, discusses elevated offers on the Chase Sapphire Reserve and IHG One Rewards Premier Card, and reviews current transfer bonuses worth knowing about. To close things out, DeAndre shares an update on the first-ever Boldly Go Miami meetup, including plans for a hilarious “Player 2 therapy session” for spouses and partners navigating the points and miles hobby. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro + Alabama conference recap (03:28) Locking in Hyatt stays before devaluation (06:24) Katie successfully tests the Hyatt loophole (08:33) Chase Edit credit hotel booking issue (10:38) Bask Bank bonus for American Airlines miles (12:56) Sofi Crypto Rakuten offer (13:33) Delta Clear membership changes (13:59) 150K Chase S…