2026-10-16
The Points Daily Briefing: JetBlue BlueFirst, SAS awards, Southwest Pass, Cathay fares
Today's show covers JetBlue's BlueFirst launch bookings, SAS EuroBonus award discounts, Southwest's Companion Pass changes, and a $907 Dallas to…
The Points Daily show notes
Archived episode notes, source links, and story summaries. Current-day links go to newsletter subscribers first; public notes unlock as archive material later.
2026-10-15
The Points Daily Briefing: OnePay gas, Hilton Amex, Rove JetBlue, KrisFlyer promo, Norwegian Amex
Today we cover OnePay's Wednesday gas cashback, a Hilton Amex offer with 20K bonus points, Rove's new JetBlue transfer partner, a Marriott and Singapore…
2026-10-13
The Points Daily Briefing: Staples luggage sale, Chase Lowe's rewards, JAL award flights, FareTracker tool, TopCashback travel rates
Today: Staples luggage sale returns, Chase offers 10% back at Lowe's, JAL award flights from 18,900 miles, Thrifty Traveler launches free FareTracker…
2026-10-12
The Points Daily Briefing: Lufthansa mile deals, Delta Italy fares, Capital One travel discount, Marriott upgrade ranking
Today: Lufthansa miles drop to 1.4¢ each with bonus perks, Delta flights to Bologna from San Francisco under $1,000, Capital One business travel…
2026-10-09
The Points Daily Briefing: Southwest discounted points, AAdvantage business miles, Chase Sapphire upgrade, IHG Diamond fast track, American Airlines cash and miles
Today we're covering Southwest's discounted points sale, new AAdvantage business miles offer, a Chase Sapphire Reserve upgrade targeted at Preferred…
2026-10-08
The Points Daily Briefing: United card offer, AA Sydney miles, Amex ANA bonus, Qatar award deals, Vancouver hotel savings
Today we're covering United's best-ever no-annual-fee card offer, a 25K American Airlines miles deal to Sydney, targeted Amex bonus points with ANA…
2026-10-07
The Points Daily Briefing: Citi record bonus, BofA card promo, Navy Federal checking, Flying Blue discounts, Citi ThankYou card
Today we're covering record welcome bonuses from Citi and Bank of America, a Navy Federal checking offer, Flying Blue's European award discounts, and a…
2026-10-06
The Points Daily Briefing: Delta flight deals, Marriott bonus points, IHG discount option, Emirates Dubai awards, Chase transfer rumors
Today: Delta's offering $1 comfort upgrades and up to 40% off flights, Marriott points are selling at a rare 55% bonus discount, IHG launched a…
2026-10-05
The Points Daily Briefing: Chase checking bonus, United Explorer miles, Delta-KLM fares, American Airlines boarding policy, Delta Sedona service
Today: Chase debuts a $900 checking bonus, United offers 80,000 bonus miles with no first-year fee, Delta and KLM price San Francisco to Bucharest from…
2026-10-02
The Points Daily Briefing: Tahiti cruise credit, Alaska no-fee card, Citi Points Amazon deal, JetBlue Amex offers, Bilt Hyatt change
Today we're covering a $1,000 Tahiti cruise credit offer, Alaska's new no-fee card and Atmos transfer hints, a 40% Citi Thank You Points discount on…
2026-10-01
The Points Daily Briefing: Alaska choice accrual, Atmos Communities launch, Frontier miles bonus, jetBlue San Juan deals, United basic first class
Today: Alaska Airlines launches choice accrual for Atmos Rewards, new Atmos Communities go live, Frontier offers a 150% bonus on miles purchases, jetBlue…
2026-09-30
The Points Daily Briefing: AmEx JetBlue offers, Bilt Rent Day bonuses, Alaska transfer partner, Marriott Oneworld status, Copa Air deal
Today: AmEx Offers on JetBlue with up to $60 back, Bilt's Rent Day bonuses and status match details, Alaska Airlines' new transfer partner and debit card…
2026-09-29
The Points Daily Briefing: Hyatt conversion deadline, Aeroplan discount, BofA bonus, U.S. Bank categories, Chase Southwest changes
Today: urgent deadline to convert Ultimate Rewards to Hyatt before devaluation, discounted Aeroplan points, Bank of America business checking bonus, U.S…
2026-09-28
The Points Daily Briefing: Rakuten signup bonus, JetBlue Amex offers, Capital One MLB redemption, Korean Air Chicago-Cebu deal
Today we're breaking down a record $50 Rakuten bonus, exploring targeted Amex offers on JetBlue flights, showing Capital One cardholders how to snag MLB…
2026-09-25
The Points Daily Briefing: Costco DoorDash deal, SAS Norway flights, E*Trade bonus, Venmo card rewards
Today: Costco lands on DoorDash with 20% off, SAS flights to Bergen from San Francisco at $594, E*Trade's $800 signup bonus, and Venmo's refreshed…
2026-09-24
The Points Daily Briefing: Bilt Amtrak partnership, EVA Air discounted miles, Wyndham elite promos, Air Canada Seattle-Singapore deal
Today: Bilt adds Amtrak to its transfer partners, EVA Air Miles go on sale at a 40% discount, Wyndham targets select members with elite night credits and…
2026-09-23
The Points Daily Briefing: Breeze sale fares, Qatar Airways deals, United Caribbean pricing, Chase Sapphire lounge
Today: Breeze Airways launches a flash sale with fares from $39, Qatar Airways offers $788 roundtrips to India, United drops fares to the Caribbean, and…
2026-09-22
The Points Daily Briefing: Asiana Thailand deal, Lufthansa miles bonus, Chase Freedom updates, airline compensation rules, Singapore Airlines premium economy
Today we're covering a $886 Asiana deal to Thailand, major ASmallWorld bonuses including 250k Lufthansa miles, new Chase Freedom Flex benefits, potential…
2026-09-21
The Points Daily Briefing: Citi JAL transfers, Strata eligibility update, Chase grocery rewards, JetBlue status match, SAS Poland fares
Today: Citi launches a Japan Airlines transfer partnership with a limited 30% bonus, updates Strata card eligibility rules, Chase Freedom adds grocery…
2026-09-18
The Points Daily Briefing: Marriott transfer bonus, Sapphire Reserve offers, Citizens Bank bonus, Morocco business class, Alaska earning feature
Today: Chase's best-ever Marriott transfer bonus returns with 70% more points, exclusive Chase Sapphire Reserve offers drop for IHG and Hyatt, Citizens…
2026-09-17
The Points Daily Briefing: IHG point bonuses, IHG reward night sales, IHG Asia promo, Google Fi discount, Andaz availability
Today we're covering major deals on IHG points and reward nights, a 3 for 2 promotion on premium Asian rooms, Google Fi's steep discount, plus award…
2026-09-16
The Points Daily Briefing: Marriott business card, Costco gift card discount, Emirates miles offer, BetMGM Bonvoy bonus, Kindle Unlimited promo
Today we're breaking down the new Marriott Bonvoy business card offer, Costco's discounted Uber and DoorDash gift cards, 2x Emirates Skywards miles, a…
2026-09-15
The Points Daily Briefing: Singapore award discounts, Chase Freedom 5x dining, AmEx YouTube TV offer, Delta Spain fares
Today: Singapore Airlines cuts award prices 30% including U.S. routes, Chase Freedom unlocks 5% back on groceries and dining through Q4, AmEx YouTube TV…
2026-09-14
The Points Daily Briefing: Apple miles bonus, Hyatt all-inclusive sale, Epic Pass discount, Flying Blue awards
Today we're breaking down a limited-time 4x airline miles offer on Apple purchases, unveiling Hyatt's all-inclusive Bahia Principe sale with up to 50%…
2026-09-11
The Points Daily Briefing: Wyndham point nights, airline shopping portals, American SF-Milan fares, TSA no-ticket security, Alaska Aer Lingus deals
Today: Wyndham points nights reset at 5K-45K starting mid-September, airline portals offer 3X miles on gift cards, American serves San Francisco to Milan…
2026-09-04
The Points Daily Briefing: Avios welcome boost, Amex Ikon savings, Giftcards.com Visa discount, BofA Bilt Points, SAS SF-Vilnius fares
Today: Avios cards hit 90K welcome offers, an Amex Ikon Pass deal saves $200, Giftcards.com discounts virtual Visas, Bank of America's no-fee card offers…
2026-09-03
The Points Daily Briefing: Walmart discounts, Airbnb rewards, Lyft cashback, Copa transfer bonus
Today: grab Walmart discounts with promo codes, earn AmEx rewards on Airbnb and luxury hotels, get 10% back on Lyft rides, and transfer points to Copa…
2026-09-02
The Points Daily Briefing: Alaska award sale, Sapphire Reserve DoorDash credit, United flight disruption tool, American first class elimination, Brussels business availability
Today: Alaska Airlines slashes award prices up to 50% off to multiple regions, Chase Sapphire Reserve adds a $15 DoorDash credit, United's app now finds…
2026-09-01
The Points Daily Briefing: US Bank transfer partners, Rove dining rewards, Asiana Vietnam deals, Vienna business class awards, Breeze Airways sale
Today: US Bank unlocks new Lifemiles transfer partners, Rove expands into dining and retail rewards, Asiana offers Vietnam flights from $765, business…
2026-08-31
The Points Daily Briefing: Southwest point multipliers, Cathay Pacific deals, Colombia awards, Park Hyatt Maldives, Google AI flights
Today we're breaking down how to multiply your Southwest points value, spotting award flights to Colombia and the Philippines, scoring Park Hyatt…
2026-08-27
The Points Daily Briefing: Qantas 2x points, Marriott hotel savings, Capital One card bonuses, Morocco business class award, Club Avolta status match
Today we're breaking down limited-time deals including Qantas' 2x points offer, Marriott's up-to-20% Escapes discount, Capital One Spark card bonuses, a…
2026-08-25
The Points Daily Briefing: Amex autopay issue, Qatar Airways awards, IHG vacation deal, BofA card bonus, Royal Air Maroc fares
Today on the show: Amex's autopay glitch causes unexpected late fees, Qatar Airways Qsuite deals from 54K points, a limited-time IHG package starting at…
2026-08-24
The Points Daily Briefing: YouTube TV Amex offer, Air Canada Boston-Sapporo deal, Gemini stock bonus, Etihad Taiwan statement
Today: snag up to $60 off YouTube TV with Amex, book Air Canada to Sapporo from Boston for $834 roundtrip, get $10 back on stock purchases with Gemini…
2026-08-20
The Points Daily Briefing: Kroger fuel points, Qatar Airways Avios bonus, Preferred Hotels discounts, fall flight deals
Today: grab 4x Fuel Points on Kroger gift cards, snag Avios at 50% bonus via Qatar Airways, book last-minute hotel escapes with Preferred Hotels up to…
2026-08-19
The Points Daily Briefing: Flying Blue devaluation, Chipotle BOGO deals, Auckland business class award, Hotels.com rebate, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles rebate
Today: Flying Blue devalues award pricing with new tiers, Chipotle runs back-to-school BOGO and free entree deals, business class to Auckland opens at…
2026-08-18
The Points Daily Briefing: Alaska bonus points, Singapore Airlines premium economy, Breeze Airways sale, Allegiant first class, Park Hyatt awards
Today we're covering Alaska Airlines' bonus points offer ending soon, new Singapore Airlines premium economy routes from the US, Breeze Airways' sale…
2026-08-17
The Points Daily Briefing: IHG bonus points, Chase lounge changes, Mastercard benefits, Qatar Airways deal, Hyatt upgrade restrictions
Today: IHG's best-ever 100% points bonus ends soon, Chase Sapphire Lounges exit Priority Pass and LoungeKey, Mastercard unlocks free Instacart+ and…
2026-08-14
The Points Daily Briefing: Aeroplan discounts, Universal after-hours, Waldorf awards, US Bank transfers, Amex Resy expansion
Today: Aeroplan cuts award flight costs by up to 25% through mid-2027, Universal opens Epic Universe after-hours tickets, Waldorf Astoria New York award…
2026-08-13
The Points Daily Briefing: Delta Australia awards, Amex business class São Paulo, Air Canada Japan deals, American Airlines club pricing, Amex hotel expansion
Today we're tracking Delta's 50K-mile Australia deals, a 50K-point business class offer to São Paulo, Air Canada's $882 round-trip to Osaka, American…
2026-08-12
The Points Daily Briefing: Chase transfer bonus, JetBlue award deals, business class Vienna, American Airlines devaluation
Today we're breaking down a 20% Chase transfer bonus to Aeroplan, scoring JetBlue flights from New York to Puerto Rico for 700 points, business class…
2026-08-11
The Points Daily Briefing: Chile business awards, luxury resort deals, Walmart Amex offer, Capital One shopping bonus
Today we're spotting incredible award availability including business class to Chile from 50K points, luxury resorts in Turks & Caicos and the Maldives…
2026-08-10
The Points Daily Briefing: Qatar Airways deals, Eastern Bank bonus, Roame discount, Amazon rewards savings, Reagan National expansion
Today: Qatar Airways offers $878 roundtrip fares to Chennai, Eastern Bank adds a $750 checking bonus, Roame's 25% discount expires August 16, Amazon…
2026-08-07
The Points Daily Briefing: Delta award flights, Qatar Avios deals, OnePay gas savings, PayPal hidden fees, Bilt rent rewards
Today: Delta's ultra-cheap Saudi Arabia flights starting at 30,000 SkyMiles, Qatar Airways launches monthly Avios deals, OnePal saves $1 per gallon on…
2026-08-06
The Points Daily Briefing: Amex referral points, Delta Riyadh seats, Alaska promotions, Expedia hotel offer, Flying Blue Europe discount
Today: Amex referral bonuses hit 45K points, Delta's Riyadh flights have empty seats, Alaska's August Members Day kicks off, AARP members get $75 for…
2026-08-05
The Points Daily Briefing: Calala Island awards, Aeroplan mortgage earnings, Bilt teen features, KLM Portland-Oslo deals, American D.C.-St. Thomas fares
Today we're tracking summer availability at Calala Island, a new way to earn Aeroplan points on mortgages, Bilt's teen authorized user expansion, and…
2026-08-04
The Points Daily Briefing: Marriott points bonus, Wyndham points promo, Preferred Hotels escapes, American Airlines Admirals Club hike, Bilt card error
Today: grab Marriott points at up to 50% off, score Wyndham points for 0.06¢ each with a candy bonus, book Preferred Hotels escapes for 35% savings, and…
2026-08-03
The Points Daily Briefing: Amex Walmart offer, WestJet strike, JetBlue savings, Sapphire lounge access, Qatar Airways deal
Today on the show: a 2x Amex Platinum offer at Walmart, WestJet flight attendants strike causing cancellations, a targeted JetBlue Citi savings deal…
2026-07-31
The Points Daily Briefing: Apple Card bonus, Cathay Pacific transfer offer, Park Hyatt Paris awards, Alaska Air fares
Today we're tracking an Apple Card signup bonus, a 10% Cathay Pacific transfer bonus, Park Hyatt Paris availability for summer 2027, and cheap Alaska Air…
2026-07-30
The Points Daily Briefing: Marriott savings promo, Swiss business awards, Chase Hyatt offers, Capital One card bonus, Hilton Nevis redemption
Today we're covering Marriott's 20% hotel savings, a 60K-point business class deal to Switzerland, new Chase Hyatt offers, a Capital One card bonus with…
2026-07-29
The Points Daily Briefing: Great Wolf Lodge flash deal, Delta change fees, Wells Fargo cash back, Amex airline offers, Amex hotel transfers
Today we're breaking down a flash Great Wolf Lodge deal, Delta's hefty new change fees, cash back offers from Wells Fargo and US Bank at Best Buy, Amex…
2026-07-28
The Points Daily Briefing: Breeze Airways sale, United business class deals, Disney hotel discounts, Alaska-Philippine partnership, Taiwan award alerts
Today: Breeze Airways launches a $35 sale, United cuts transcontinental business class to 27K miles, Disney hotels drop 40% off, Alaska partners with…
2026-07-27
The Points Daily Briefing: Marriott resort fees, Chase gift card rewards, Cathay Pacific fares, Amex car rental offer, Hilton points sale
Today: Marriott adds resort fees to points bookings, Chase offers 5% back on gift cards, Cathay Pacific fares to Cambodia drop to $813, Amex targets car…
2026-07-24
The Points Daily Briefing: Meijer gift card promo, BofA retention bonuses, Air Canada deal, Qatar Airways restriction, Dell shopping bonus
Today: Meijer's 10,000-point Mastercard gift card deal, Bank of America's $175 retention bonuses, an Air Canada Portland–Hong Kong fare at $776…
2026-07-23
The Points Daily Briefing: IHG Asia Pacific sale, Preferred Hotels escapes, Waldorf Astoria awards, Seoul business class, Moab Hilton deals
Today we're tracking IHG's 30% Asia Pacific sale, Preferred Hotels last-minute escapes up to 35% off, early 2027 Waldorf Astoria award bookings from 150K…
2026-07-22
The Points Daily Briefing: Etihad fare deals, OnePay gas cashback, Expedia rewards changes, Delta summer promotions, São Paulo awards
Today we're covering Etihad's 20% fare savings, a new OnePay gas cashback offer, Delta's summer promotions, Expedia's major rewards overhaul, and a 50K…
2026-07-21
The Points Daily Briefing: DoorDash Sephora promo, Seats.aero award tool, Delta New Delhi fares, Marriott Bonvoy Starbucks bonus, Mint silver coin deal
Today: DoorDash DashPass offers $40 off Sephora purchases, Seats.aero launches a Google Flights extension for award pricing, Delta has roundtrip fares to…
2026-07-20
The Points Daily Briefing: Apple bonus miles, Staples gift cards, Air France awards, Cathay Pacific deals
Today we're covering a limited-time 4x miles offer on Apple purchases, fee-free Staples gift cards, business class availability to Paris, and a bargain…
2026-07-17
The Points Daily Briefing: Delta Australia awards, Qantas transfer bonus, Andaz Lisbon deals, Chase checking offer, BofA card points
Today we're breaking down Delta's Australia deals from 25k miles, Rove's new Qantas partnership with a 50% bonus, sweet Andaz Lisbon award rates, Chase's…
2026-07-16
The Points Daily Briefing: Olive Garden pasta deal, Hilton bonus points, Truist checking bonus, United Miles Play, Capital One referral rewards
Today we're breaking down Olive Garden's unlimited pasta deal, major card bonuses from Hilton Amex and Capital One, a Truist checking promotion, and…
2026-07-15
The Points Daily Briefing: Rakuten cashback, Audible promo, Amex bonus, Alaska redemptions, Wyndham-Caesars deal
Today we're breaking down a 12% Rakuten cash back offer on StubHub, final hours to lock in three free months of Audible plus $20 credit, a massive 200K…
2026-07-14
The Points Daily Briefing: Choice Points discount, Southwest bonuses, Marriott rentals, Amex entertainment rules, Breeze sale
Today we're looking at major savings opportunities across loyalty programs: a record Choice Points discount, targeted Southwest bonuses, Marriott…
2026-07-13
The Points Daily Briefing: Amazon points discount, Delta One awards, American Airlines fare, Virgin Atlantic Upper Class, Chase card benefits
Today we're breaking down Amazon's 50% Membership Rewards discount, Delta One deals to Europe, a killer American Airlines transatlantic fare, Virgin…
2026-07-11
The Points Daily Briefing: Qatar Airways awards, Hilton timeshare offer, Citizens Bank bonus, British Airways Avios promotion
Today we're looking at Qatar Airways Qsuite availability from 70K points, a Hilton timeshare deal with 125K bonus points, Citizens Bank checking bonuses…