The Points Daily Briefing: Morocco award, Capital One offer, U.S. health rules, Hyatt 2x promo
Today's show covers lie-flat business to Morocco from 55K points, Capital One's Venture X Business anniversary offer, a new U.S. health form for travelers, and Hyatt Leverage's 2x bonus promo.
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[Award Alert] Lie-Flat Business Class to Morocco From 55K Points
Royal Air Maroc business class from Miami, New York JFK, or Washington Dulles to Casablanca is bookable for 55,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan points one-way, plus $25.60 in taxes and fees. It's not the best business seat around, but it's lie-flat on a nonstop 787, and dates run from November 2026 to August 2027. Most flights show only 1 or 2 seats, so this works for solo travelers and couples, not groups. Search Seats.aero or Roame first, because a deal this thin rewards flexibility.
Source: UP
Capital One Venture X Business celebrates 3 years with an offer worth up to $4,300 in travel value
Capital One Venture X Business is offering up to 300,000 bonus miles and a $1,000 Capital One Business Travel credit, but only if you spend $120,000 in the first 4 months. Hit $40,000 and you get 150,000 miles. The other 150,000 and the credit come at $120,000. Capital One values it at up to $4,300, counting the $300 annual credit. Unless your business already runs that kind of spend, the $120,000 tier is a stretch.
Source: TPG
U.S. Introduces New Health Form Requirement for International Travelers: What You Need to Know
Every passenger flying to the U.S. from abroad, American citizens included, will have to attest they haven't been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the previous 21 days. It applies to all flights departing foreign countries at or after 11:59 p.m. on November 3, even from places with no connection to the Ebola outbreak. Airlines can collect the form online or on paper, and it covers connecting passengers too. Expect a minor chore, and check your airline's instructions before heading to the airport.
Source: UP
American: Washington D.C. – Montego Bay, Jamaica. $333 (Basic Economy) / $433 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes
American has Washington, D.C. to Montego Bay, Jamaica roundtrip for $433 in regular economy, taxes included. That's the fare to buy. The $333 Basic Economy version means no advance seat assignments, no changes, no cancellations, no miles, and you board last. Travel is valid in early December or mid-January through early February 2027, availability is limited, and you must book at least 3 days before departure. Pay the extra $100 unless you're certain you'll never need to change anything.
Source: TFD
Hyatt Leverage Launches New Platform, Including Limited-Time 2x Bonus Points Promotion
Hyatt Leverage has relaunched, and eligible members get 2x bonus points on qualifying stays booked at the Leverage rate by December 30 and completed by December 31, 2026. The catch: your business may have to reapply, even if it used the program before, and wait for eligibility verification. Enrollment needs a work email and a website. Gmail addresses are out. If you run a business with year-end hotel stays, reenroll now, because the usual 50-room annual requirement is waived in 2026.
Source: UP
(Free HotelSlash Too!) CardPointers Running 50% Off Sale on Annual & Lifetime Plans
Steal of the Day: CardPointers is running 50% off its annual and lifetime CardPointers+ plans, which takes the annual price from $100 to $50 per year. The sale also includes a lifetime HotelSlash membership. If you juggle multiple rewards cards, the tool tracks bonus categories, credits and offers so they do not slip through the cracks. The sale ends tomorrow, October 31, 2026. If you already carry several cards and want the tracking, buy before the deadline; if you run one card, skip it.
Source: M2M
Southwest Priority and Premier cards: Increased welcome offers of up to 90K points
Card of the Day: Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card. It now offers 90,000 Rapid Rewards points after $3,000 in spend in the first 3 months, and the bonus counts toward a Companion Pass valid through 2027 if you're approved by 12/2/26. The catch: no intro bonus on any consumer Southwest card in the past 24 months. If you're chasing Companion Pass and are eligible, this is a real shot. Otherwise, skip it.
Source: FM
Full episode transcript
Hello! Today is Friday, October 30th. This is The Points Daily. Here's what matters. Today's show covers lie-flat business to Morocco from 55K points, Capital One's Venture X Business anniversary offer, a new U.S. health form for travelers, and Hyatt Leverage's 2x bonus promo. Royal Air Maroc business class from Miami, New York JFK, or Washington Dulles to Casablanca is bookable for 55,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan points one-way, plus $25.60 in taxes and fees. It's not the best business seat around, but it's lie-flat on a nonstop 787, and dates run from November 2026 to August 2027. Most flights show only 1 or 2 seats, so this works for solo travelers and couples, not groups. Search Seats.aero or Roame first, because a deal this thin rewards flexibility. Capital One Venture X Business is offering up to 300,000 bonus miles and a $1,000 Capital One Business Travel credit, but only if you spend $120,000 in the first 4 months. Hit $40,000 and you get 150,000 miles. The other 150,000 and the credit come at $120,000. Capital One values it at up to $4,300, counting the $300 annual credit. Unless your business already runs that kind of spend, the $120,000 tier is a stretch. Every passenger flying to the U.S. from abroad, American citizens included, will have to attest they haven't been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the previous 21 days. It applies to all flights departing foreign countries at or after 11:59 p.m. on November 3, even from places with no connection to the Ebola outbreak. Airlines can collect the form online or on paper, and it covers connecting passengers too. Expect a minor chore, and check your airline's instructions before heading to the airport. American has Washington, D.C. to Montego Bay, Jamaica roundtrip for $433 in regular economy, taxes included. That's the fare to buy. The $333 Basic Economy version means no advance seat assignments, no changes, no cancellations, no miles, and you board last. Travel is valid in early December or mid-January through early February 2027, availability is limited, and you must book at least 3 days before departure. Pay the extra $100 unless you're certain you'll never need to change anything. Hyatt Leverage has relaunched, and eligible members get 2x bonus points on qualifying stays booked at the Leverage rate by December 30 and completed by December 31, 2026. The catch: your business may have to reapply, even if it used the program before, and wait for eligibility verification. Enrollment needs a work email and a website. Gmail addresses are out. If you run a business with year-end hotel stays, reenroll now, because the usual 50-room annual requirement is waived in 2026. Steal of the Day: CardPointers is running 50% off its annual and lifetime CardPointers+ plans, which takes the annual price from $100 to $50 per year. The sale also includes a lifetime HotelSlash membership. If you juggle multiple rewards cards, the tool tracks bonus categories, credits and offers so they do not slip through the cracks. The sale ends tomorrow, October 31, 2026. If you already carry several cards and want the tracking, buy before the deadline; if you run one card, skip it. Card of the Day: Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card. It now offers 90,000 Rapid Rewards points after $3,000 in spend in the first 3 months, and the bonus counts toward a Companion Pass valid through 2027 if you're approved by 12/2/26. The catch: no intro bonus on any consumer Southwest card in the past 24 months. If you're chasing Companion Pass and are eligible, this is a real shot. Otherwise, skip it. That's your daily. For details and links to every deal we covered, visit thepointsdaily.com and subscribe to get The Points Daily in your inbox every weekday.