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Quick Hits: Last Call for ANA Round The World Tickets, Score Kimpton Freebies this Summer, and More!

By Bakir Djulic | May 30, 2025

Looking to stay ahead in the world of travel rewards?

In this week’s Quick Hits episode of Revolutionizing Your Journey, host DeAndre Coke delivers a rapid roundup of the most essential travel news and deals you need to know right now. From a 50% discount on Thrifty Traveler Premium to a Clear membership price hike, quirky hotel promotions, and the end of an iconic round-the-world points redemption, this episode is packed with timely tips. DeAndre also highlights how travelers can stay connected to the community and where to take action quickly to unlock significant value.

If you’re trying to maximize every dollar and point this season, this is one to catch.

Key takeaways:

50% Off Thrifty Traveler Premium: New subscribers can join for just $50 from June 4–9. Great for finding rare points and cash deals.
Clear Membership Price Hike: The annual fee is now $199. Still worth it if your card covers the cost—less so if you’re paying out-of-pocket.
Kimpton’s Secret Password Is Back: Say “Social Sent Me” at check-in for surprise perks like snacks, upgrades, or waived fees (through Aug 31).
ANA Round-the-World Ticket Ending: Book by June 24 to snag this legendary 105k-point deal with 12 segments and 8 stopovers.

Resources:

BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group

Interested in Financial Planning?

Truicity Wealth Management

Some of Our Favorite Tools For Elevating Your Points & Miles Game:

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Card Pointers (Saves the average user $750 per year)
Zil Money (For Payroll on Credit Card)
Travel Freely
Point.me
FlightConnections.com
Thrifty Traveler Premium
LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:
- Use coupon code “BOLDYGO” for a 50% discount!

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Quick Hits: Insane Rakuten Deals, an Unfortunate End to the Amex to Alaska Airlines Loophole, and More!

By Bakir Djulic | May 23, 2025

Looking to maximize your points game and stay ahead of the travel curve?

In this extended Quick Hits episode, DeAndre Coke dives into one of the busiest travel news weeks yet. From Rakuten and SoFi points play to Delta’s award rate drops and United’s sleek new Polaris business class suites, there’s something for every traveler. He covers the Hilton Honors devaluation, a limited-time AA award sale, and the end of the valuable Amex-to-Hawaiian-to-Alaska Airlines transfer loophole. Plus, there’s new info on Chase’s Instacart perks, updates on the Zil Money saga, and a reminder that May is prime time for booking summer travel.

Packed with strategy, news, and savings hacks—you won’t want to miss it.

Key takeaways:

Rakuten deals: Huge Amex point earning opportunities—some merchants offering up to 95x points.
SoFi bonus: Opening a new SoFi account with a $500 direct deposit can earn 25,000 Amex points.
Delta award rates drop: Flying Blue redemptions on Delta-operated flights are ~20% cheaper for 2026.
United upgrades: New Polaris Studio Suites will offer luxury in-flight experiences starting in 2026.
Hilton devaluation: Standard award nights at top-tier hotels now cost up to 200,000 points.
American Airlines sale: Over 1 million award seats available from 5,000 miles—book by May 28.
Amex transfer loophole: The Amex-to-Hawaiian-to-Alaska points route ends June 30.
Chase Instacart perks: New $10–$20 monthly credits across many cards, plus free Instacart+ trials.
Zil Money update: The payroll on credit card feature was delayed another month, which is now expected in June.
Book now for summer: Prices for flights and hotels are lower than usual—rebooking could save $$$.