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| Three bonuses are expiring Monday - and one devaluation hits in 13 days |
This week is packed with urgency. Three transfer bonuses - Citi to Turkish Airlines (40%!), Capital One to Avianca, and Chase to IHG - all end this Monday (August 31, in 5 days). If you've been sitting on transferable points, now is the moment.
And then there's the Flying Blue situation. Air France-KLM confirmed their 20-25% mileage devaluation lands on September 8. That's 13 days away. If you have Flying Blue miles and a redemption in mind, you want to book before then. Miles & Points Daily has been tracking the full story if you want the deep dive.
On the deals front: Qatar Airways availability through Avios is genuinely excellent right now - business class to Europe, Paris, Frankfurt, and even the Maldives at off-peak rates. Let's get into it.
Miles & Points Trivia
Let's test your loyalty program knowledge with something relevant to today's newsletter:
Air France-KLM Flying Blue is devaluing its award chart by 20-25% on September 8, 2026. Which of the following transferable point currencies does NOT transfer to Flying Blue?
Amex Membership Rewards
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Citi ThankYou Rewards
Capital One Miles
The answer is at the bottom of today's newsletter - keep scrolling!
| Deal of the Week: Doha to the Maldives in Business Class for 21,700 Points |
Qatar Airways business class at a jaw-dropping price
I don't throw around the word 'unicorn' lightly - but Doha to the Maldives in Qatar Airways Business Class for just 21,700 Avios one-way is genuinely one of the best short-haul business class redemptions I've seen in a while.
Route: Doha (DOH) to Maldives (MLE) on Qatar Airways - Business Class. Just 21,700 Avios one-way at off-peak pricing.
Available: Sep 1, Sep 5, Sep 6, Sep 7, Sep 9
Availability: Medium - don't sleep on this
Value: Approximately 4.5+ cents per point depending on cash fare
Why it's special
Qatar Airways Business Class - the QSuite on longer routes, but still a premium hard product even on shorter hops - to one of the world's most aspirational destinations for under 22,000 points is extraordinary. The cash price for this route in business class routinely runs $800-$1,200+, making the value here outstanding.
Even better: the 30% Amex transfer bonus to British Airways Avios (which pools with Qatar Airways bookings via the Oneworld partnership) is live right now through September 27 (in 32 days). That means you could transfer roughly 16,700 Amex Membership Rewards points and receive 21,700 Avios after the bonus. That's absurd value for a business class seat to the Maldives.
How to book
Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to British Airways Avios (30% bonus active through September 27), then book through the British Airways Executive Club website searching DOH to MLE. You can also book directly with Qatar Airways Privilege Club using Avios.
| Economy Deals: Departing from the Middle East (Doha) |
Almost all of this week's economy deals depart from Doha on Qatar Airways, priced at off-peak Avios rates. If you're connecting through Doha or based in the Gulf, this is a great window to book.
✈️ To Europe
Doha to London (LHR) - 20,000 Avios | Sep 13, 15, 16, 19, 20 | High availability
Doha to Paris (CDG) - 20,000 Avios | Sep 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | High availability
Doha to Frankfurt (FRA) - 20,000 Avios | Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | High availability
✈️ To Asia-Pacific
Doha to Bangkok (BKK) - 25,000 Avios | Sep 1-5 | High availability
Doha to Singapore (SIN) - 25,000 Avios | Sep 2, 3, 8, 9, 14 | Medium availability
Doha to Maldives (MLE) - 11,000 Avios | Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | High availability
Doha to Tokyo (NRT) - 30,000 Avios | Sep 3 only | Low availability - act fast
Doha to Sydney (SYD) - 35,000 Avios | Sep 24 only | Low availability
✈️ To North America
Doha to Washington DC (IAD) - 35,000 Avios | Sep 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 | High availability
Doha to Chicago (ORD) - 35,000 Avios | Sep 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | High availability
Doha to Los Angeles (LAX) - 35,000 Avios | Sep 15, 19, 20, 24, 27 | Medium availability
Doha to San Francisco (SFO) - 35,000 Avios | Sep 21, 22, 24, 26, 29 | Medium availability
Economy Deals: Departing from Europe (London)
London to Doha (DOH) - 20,000 Avios | Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | High availability
UK readers - Smart With Points has the full breakdown on using British Airways Avios and Amex UK for Qatar Airways bookings if you want the specifics for booking from the UK side.
Economy Deals: Departing from North America (New York)
New York to Doha (DOH) - 35,000 Avios | Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | High availability
| 🏨 Featured Hotel Redemptions |
Two standout properties this week
🏨 Grand Hyatt Baha Mar - Nassau, Bahamas | Hyatt | ~29,000 points/night | 5.3 cents per point value. This is one of the best-value Hyatt redemptions in the Caribbean right now. Cash rates regularly hit $500+ per night, making 29,000 points an exceptional deal. Plus, book 5 nights and the 5th is free.
🏨 JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa - Aventura, FL | Marriott | ~65,000 points/night | 5.3 cents per point value. Matching the Hyatt at 5.3cpp, this is one of the strongest Marriott redemptions in the US right now. The 5th night free benefit applies here too.
Full hotel redemptions - including Hilton, IHG, and all 12 properties - are in the premium section below.
| Featured Hotel Redemptions |
Top hotel award values this week:
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa (Marriott) - Aventura, FL, US | 5.3cpp value
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar (Hyatt) - Nassau, BS | 5.3cpp value
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