The Points Daily — July 17, 2026
Today's briefing: Delta's Australia flash sale lands at 25k miles round-trip, Rove's new Qantas partnership hits a record 50% transfer bonus, Andaz Lisbon is wide open at 20k points, Chase drops a $400 checking offer, and Bank of America cards are stacking bonus value through Rakuten.
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Delta Award Sale: Australia and New Zealand From 25k Miles Round-Trip
Source: Award Wallet — Delta Flash Sale
Delta launched a flash award sale to Australia and New Zealand with pricing starting at 25,000 miles round-trip (with an eligible Delta card) or 30,000 without. Routes include Brisbane at 30k and Auckland at 40k, with travel September through December 2026. Awards are available on Delta Main Basic with the usual restrictions—no checked bags, limited seat selection.
No posted end date means availability is moving fast. SkyMiles balances sitting idle? This is worth booking today if South Pacific travel fits your calendar.
Rove Adds Qantas at 1:1 With 50% Transfer Bonus Through August 14
Source: Frequent Miler — Rove Adds Qantas Transfer Partner
Rove Miles now transfer to Qantas Frequent Flyer at 1:1, and through August 14, 2026, the platform is offering a 50% transfer bonus on every move. That's the best bonus Qantas has received from any transferable currency—beating Capital One's 33% (2019) and Amex's 30% (2019).
The math: you need one-third fewer Rove Miles to hit your Qantas target. If you already had a specific Qantas redemption in mind, this bonus makes the economics worth a second look.
Award Alert: Andaz Lisbon Wide Open at 20k Points, Including Peak Summer
Source: Upgraded Points — Andaz Lisbon Award Alert
The Andaz Lisbon (opened March 2026) is showing unusual availability from August through early 2027. Many peak summer nights are available at 20,000 World of Hyatt points—the floor of Category 6 pricing. Suite upgrade awards are also open on numerous dates.
Cash rates for summer exceed $400 per night, so the redemption value clears 2 cents per point comfortably. This is a rare window: new property, peak dates, and lowest-tier rates. Lock it before award space normalizes.
Chase $400 Total Checking Bonus (Offer Runs Through October 14)
Source: Doctor of Credit — Chase $400 Checking Bonus
Chase is offering $400 when you open a new Total Checking account and complete a $1,000 direct deposit within 90 days. Offer expires October 14. The account carries a $12 monthly fee, waivable with $500 in monthly deposits or a $1,500 minimum daily balance.
One bonus per 2 years. This is the plan B if you can't park $15,000 for Chase's $900 checking-and-savings combo. Hit the direct deposit floor and avoid the fee, and it's clean income.
Rakuten Stacks Up to 27,500 Bilt Points on No-Fee Bank of America Cards
Source: Miles to Memories — Rakuten BofA Card Bonus
Rakuten is offering up to $275 cash or 27,500 Bilt Points when you apply for two no-fee Bank of America cards through their portal. The Travel Rewards card earns $275 (Rakuten) plus $250 (BofA). The Customized Cash earns $200 (Rakuten) plus $200 (BofA) plus a year of 6% back in one category.
Catch: your Rakuten account must be set to cash back or Bilt Points. Amex Membership Rewards earners typically won't see these offers. The bonus stack is real if you were already opening BofA cards and can clear both spending requirements.
Steal of the Day: TAP 50% Bonus Miles on Business Class to Europe (Book by July 26)
Source: Upgraded Points — TAP Air Portugal Bonus Miles
TAP is offering a 50% bonus on miles earned for business class flights between the U.S., Canada, or Brazil and Europe. Booking window closes July 26.
Straightforward: book lie-flat, earn the bonus, no strings. If you were already pricing business class to Lisbon or beyond, register and book before the 26th.
Card of the Day: Chase Sapphire Preferred + Kroger 4x Fuel Points (Through 7/18)
Source: Doctor of Credit — Kroger 4x Fuel Points on Gift Cards
Kroger is running 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards and fixed-value Visa/Mastercard gift cards through July 18. The Chase Sapphire Preferred earns 3x at supermarkets.
Stack the fuel multiplier with the grocery earn and you're double-dipping on what is otherwise just buying money orders. Window closes tomorrow.
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