The Points Daily Briefing: Andaz awards, Qatar sale, SimplyMiles 4x, Copa transfers, Costco deal

Today's show covers Andaz Lisbon award space from 20K points, Qatar's 25% off award deals, 4x AAdvantage miles at Stop & Shop, Copa joining Capital One transfers, and Costco's $100 GrubHub card for $79.99.

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[Award Alert] Wide-Open Availability at Andaz Lisbon From 20K Points

The Andaz Lisbon, which opened in March 2026, has plenty of July and August dates bookable from 20,000 World of Hyatt points per night. That's the lowest rate in the program, though not every summer 2027 date hits it. Some November 2027 dates also show 20,000, and suites start at 35,000 points. Cash rates can top $400 a night, so this is a strong Hyatt redemption if Lisbon fits your plans.

Source: UP

Qatar Airways November Privilege Deals are now live (25% off award travel on select routes)

Qatar Airways Privilege Club is taking 25% off Avios awards on select Doha routes, and the discount covers your whole itinerary if one end of the trip is a sale city. Colombo to Frankfurt in Business Class drops to 58,500 Avios plus taxes and fees, and Frankfurt isn't even on the list. Book through Qatar Airways by November 14, and travel by December 31. Award space off the listed routes is thin, so search date by date.

Source: TFM

SimplyMiles: Earn 4X AAdvantage miles + 4X Loyalty Points at Stop & Shop

SimplyMiles has a card-linked offer at Stop & Shop: 4X AAdvantage miles plus 4X Loyalty Points when you pay with a linked Mastercard. The cap is modest. Maximum award is 275 miles and 275 Loyalty Points, redeemable twice by November 30, 2026. It can't be stacked with other offers. It's a small grocery bump, but if you're chasing elite status before the status year ends February 28, 2027, free Loyalty Points are still free.

Source: FM

Copa Airlines Joins Capital One Miles Transfer Partner Network

Capital One miles now transfer to Copa Airlines ConnectMiles, and there's a 30% transfer bonus through December 1, 2026. The base rate is 2:1.5, which is worse than the 1:1 most of Capital One's airline partners give you. The bonus is what makes this interesting. Copa is a Star Alliance member, so those miles reach well beyond Copa's own flights. Transfers can't be reversed, so move miles only when you have a booking in mind.

Source: M2M

Costco Adds GrubHub ($100 Giftcard For $79.99)

Costco is now selling GrubHub gift cards, and a $100 card costs $79.99. That's a flat 20% off food delivery you were probably going to order anyway. Costco also recently brought back Uber and DoorDash cards, so if you already buy those, GrubHub is one more option on the shelf. If GrubHub is where you actually order, grab one next time you're in. If it isn't, don't switch apps just for the discount.

Source: DoC

United: Washington D.C. – Manila, Philippines. $940 (Basic Economy) / $1,180 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Steal of the Day: United has Washington D.C. to Manila roundtrip fares at $940 in Basic Economy or $1,180 in Regular Economy, taxes included. The $1,180 fare adds 2 checked bags, a normal-size carry-on and advance seat assignment. The $940 version gets no advance seats, no changes, no cancellations, and the second bag is $120 each way. Travel runs March 2027 to early May 2027, or late August to mid September 2027, with limited availability. If you can live with Basic Economy's rules, book it on United directly. Otherwise, pay the extra for Regular.

Source: TFD

Amex Platinum Cardholders Can Now Enrol in ALL Accor™ Gold Status

Card of the Day: American Express Platinum Card. Canadian cardholders can now enrol in free ALL Accor™ Gold Status, joining the Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite and Hilton Honors Gold that already come with it. The perks are modest, but Fairmont stays make it more useful than it looks. Only the Basic Cardmember can enrol, and you must book direct with Accor. If you hold the card, enrol now.

Source: PoT

Full episode transcript

Hello! Today is Friday, November 6th. This is The Points Daily. Here's what matters. Today's show covers Andaz Lisbon award space from 20K points, Qatar's 25% off award deals, 4x AAdvantage miles at Stop & Shop, Copa joining Capital One transfers, and Costco's $100 GrubHub card for $79.99. The Andaz Lisbon, which opened in March 2026, has plenty of July and August dates bookable from 20,000 World of Hyatt points per night. That's the lowest rate in the program, though not every summer 2027 date hits it. Some November 2027 dates also show 20,000, and suites start at 35,000 points. Cash rates can top $400 a night, so this is a strong Hyatt redemption if Lisbon fits your plans. Qatar Airways Privilege Club is taking 25% off Avios awards on select Doha routes, and the discount covers your whole itinerary if one end of the trip is a sale city. Colombo to Frankfurt in Business Class drops to 58,500 Avios plus taxes and fees, and Frankfurt isn't even on the list. Book through Qatar Airways by November 14, and travel by December 31. Award space off the listed routes is thin, so search date by date. SimplyMiles has a card-linked offer at Stop & Shop: 4X AAdvantage miles plus 4X Loyalty Points when you pay with a linked Mastercard. The cap is modest. Maximum award is 275 miles and 275 Loyalty Points, redeemable twice by November 30, 2026. It can't be stacked with other offers. It's a small grocery bump, but if you're chasing elite status before the status year ends February 28, 2027, free Loyalty Points are still free. Capital One miles now transfer to Copa Airlines ConnectMiles, and there's a 30% transfer bonus through December 1, 2026. The base rate is 2:1.5, which is worse than the 1:1 most of Capital One's airline partners give you. The bonus is what makes this interesting. Copa is a Star Alliance member, so those miles reach well beyond Copa's own flights. Transfers can't be reversed, so move miles only when you have a booking in mind. Costco is now selling GrubHub gift cards, and a $100 card costs $79.99. That's a flat 20% off food delivery you were probably going to order anyway. Costco also recently brought back Uber and DoorDash cards, so if you already buy those, GrubHub is one more option on the shelf. If GrubHub is where you actually order, grab one next time you're in. If it isn't, don't switch apps just for the discount. Steal of the Day: United has Washington D.C. to Manila roundtrip fares at $940 in Basic Economy or $1,180 in Regular Economy, taxes included. The $1,180 fare adds 2 checked bags, a normal-size carry-on and advance seat assignment. The $940 version gets no advance seats, no changes, no cancellations, and the second bag is $120 each way. Travel runs March 2027 to early May 2027, or late August to mid September 2027, with limited availability. If you can live with Basic Economy's rules, book it on United directly. Otherwise, pay the extra for Regular. Card of the Day: American Express Platinum Card. Canadian cardholders can now enrol in free ALL Accor™ Gold Status, joining the Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite and Hilton Honors Gold that already come with it. The perks are modest, but Fairmont stays make it more useful than it looks. Only the Basic Cardmember can enrol, and you must book direct with Accor. If you hold the card, enrol now. 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.