✈️ Stolen Phones & River Drama, Hyatt's 16K Bonus Points, Chase Sapphire Changes & Mile Buying Bonuses

Today's episode covers dramatic airline theft incidents including a Garuda Indonesia passenger's stolen iPhone found in a river and Qatar Airways flight attendant theft. We explore Hyatt's new summer promotion offering up to 16,000 bonus points through September 2025, plus upcoming changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. Lucas also breaks down excellent mile and point buying opportunities with up to 155% bonuses from United, Hilton, and Avianca, while discussing American Airlines' new JetSmart partnership expanding South American redemption options. Plus, a cautionary tale about hotel privacy policies and booking security tips.

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