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The Points Daily – August 13, 2026

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Delta Award Sale: Australia From 50K Miles Round-Trip

Delta is running an unposted award sale on basic economy to Melbourne at 50,000 SkyMiles round-trip. Co-branded cardholders get an additional 15% discount, bringing the total to 42,400 miles. The sale won't show on Delta's official award deals page, so you'll need to manually search flexible dates. Availability is live from airports nationwide, including smaller regional hubs.

This is a legitimate floor price for a long-haul award, and the cardholder discount makes it even better. The catch is finding the inventory—Delta's search tool isn't highlighting this, so patience and multiple date searches are required.

Source: Upgraded Points

Business Class to São Paulo for 50K Alaska Miles One-Way

American Airlines has wide-open business class award inventory to São Paulo from August 2026 through July 2027 at 50,000 Alaska Mileage Plan points one-way. You're looking at lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 configuration on the 787-9, with taxes around $18. Transferable points from Bilt (1:1) and Marriott (3:1) work here.

This is saver-level pricing on a long-haul business class route with rare availability depth. If Brazil is on your list, this inventory won't last—these kinds of award windows close fast.

Source: Upgraded Points

Air Canada: New York to Osaka, Japan. $882 Round-Trip

Air Canada has New York to Osaka round-trip fares at $882 all-in, with a checked bag included on full-service carrier flights. Book at least 7 days out; travel valid through late September. Google Flights is pricing it $20 below the GDS baseline.

This is good pricing for full-service transatlantic travel to Japan. Availability is limited and these fares typically don't hold for more than a couple of days.

Source: The Flight Deal

American Airlines Hikes Admirals Club Membership Prices, Adds New Solo Option

American Airlines is raising Admirals Club membership pricing starting August 23. Annual membership goes to $1,400 (up from $850), nearly doubling the cost. The airline is adding a solo-only tier for $750 that excludes guest privileges and partner lounge access.

The Citi AAdvantage Executive card annual fee rises from $595 to $695 on the same date, but it still includes full Admirals Club membership with guest access. At the new standalone pricing, the card becomes the better value proposition for frequent club users.

Source: Miles to Memories

Amex Adds 351 Hotels to Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection

American Express expanded Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection by 351 properties, bringing the combined portfolio to more than 3,400 hotels across 116 countries. New additions include Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the Moana Surfrider in Honolulu, One&Only Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, and Six Senses London. Most properties are already bookable.

The program launched in 1991 with 120 properties. At 3,400+ hotels, eligible cardholders now have significantly more options to layer room upgrades and breakfast credits on aspirational bookings.

Source: The Points Guy

Steal of the Day: Southwest 40% Off Points and Cash Bookings

Southwest is offering up to 40% off base fares on both cash and Rapid Rewards point bookings across most of its network. The booking window closes tonight (August 13).

A discount applying equally to points and cash is uncommon. If you've had a Southwest trip in mind, price it now and book before midnight if it works.

Source: Award Wallet

Card of the Day: Chase Sapphire Reserve + Breeze Airways 35% Discount

Breeze Airways is offering up to 35% off round-trip base fares through mid-February 2027 with promo code TROPICAL. This is the final booking day.

The discount excludes taxes and fees—which make up the bulk of any Breeze fare. If you're booking today, use the Chase Sapphire Reserve to earn 3x points on travel.