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The Points Daily — Monday, August 24, 2026

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Save up to $60 on YouTube TV with Amex offer

American Express is crediting up to $60 back on YouTube TV subscriptions through the end of 2026—$20 per statement credit, up to three times. Each credit triggers when you charge $49.99 or more to your Amex card at tv.youtube.com or through the YouTube TV app.

The math is straightforward: three months of YouTube TV essentially free if you're already paying. The main friction point is that the offer only works through Amex's direct channels, so you can't bank the credits by subscribing through a third party. You'll also want to switch payment methods once you've collected all three credits to avoid accidentally burning a slot on a future charge.

Source: M2M

Air Canada Boston to Sapporo for $834 roundtrip

Air Canada is pricing roundtrip flights from Boston to Sapporo at $834 all-in, including a checked bag. Travel windows are early December or mid-January through February 2027. A sample date of January 21st is confirmed, though availability is sparse and you'll need to book at least a week out.

This is a rare sub-$850 fare to Japan's premier ski destination in winter. If you've got any flexibility around those travel windows, the routing search is worth running today—deals like this to Sapporo don't last long.

Source: The Flight Deal

Gemini stock purchase offer: $10 per $100, up to $200

Gemini is running a targeted promotion through September 3: buy $100 or more in stocks and receive $10 in rewards, repeatable up to $200 total. The catch: rewards don't post until October 4, and you must hold the securities for 30 days after the promo ends to qualify.

This is a repeat of an earlier Gemini offer at half the per-purchase payout ($10 vs. $20 per $100). The lower rate is offset by repeatability, but eligibility appears limited to email recipients. If you received the invitation and were already planning to buy stocks, the timing math works.

Source: Doctor of Credit

Etihad Airways apologizes for Taiwan naming inconsistency

Etihad Airways revised its onboard announcements after a passenger flagged that the airline's Mandarin scripts referred to Taiwan as "Taiwan, China," while English versions used "Taiwan" alone. A separate customs announcement attributed penalties to the "Chinese government" rather than Taiwan's authorities.

The airline apologized and updated both scripts. This is a practical reminder that English and local-language announcements on international flights don't always align—if political naming conventions matter to you on specific routes, it's worth knowing the airline's position before booking.

Source: Aviation24.be

Steal of the Day: Qatar Airways Philadelphia to Hyderabad for $851

Qatar Airways is offering roundtrip flights from Philadelphia to Hyderabad, India for $851 all-in. Sample dates run January 21–28, 2027, with additional availability. Hyderabad rarely discounts this steeply, and you're booking Skytrax's top-rated carrier.

If you've had Hyderabad on your list or maintain flexible India plans, search now. These prices don't stay live long on secondary Indian cities.

Source: The Flight Deal

Card of the Day: Citi AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard

American Airlines raised Admirals Club membership to $1,400 as of August 23, up $550 from $850. The Citi AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard includes complimentary Admirals Club access, which now delivers roughly $705 in annual value against a $695 annual fee.

If you fly American often enough to use lounges regularly and were already considering paid membership, this card has flipped into clearer value territory. The math works only if you actually visit the lounge—don't apply based on the benefit alone.

Source: Upgraded Points

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