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If You've Been Sitting on Qatar Airways Points, Pay Attention
This week's deals are almost entirely Qatar Airways / Avios-powered, and there is genuinely good stuff here. We're talking Business Class from Doha to Los Angeles at off-peak rates, plus a stack of Economy availability to London and New York in early July.
If you're based in the Middle East or are transiting through Doha, these dates line up nicely with the summer holiday window. And if you're on the hotel side, the Hyatt deals this week are some of the best value we've seen in months - 7.7 cents per point at a Costa Rica resort is genuinely special.
Let's get into it.
Miles & Points Trivia
Qatar Airways is one of the world's top-rated airlines - but what is the name of its frequent flyer program?
A) Qatar Miles
B) Privilege Club
C) Avios Rewards
D) Gulf Points
The answer is at the bottom of today's newsletter - keep scrolling!
🚨 Deal of the Week: Qatar Airways Business Class, Doha to Los Angeles
Why it's special: Qatar's Qsuite Business Class is consistently ranked among the very best in the sky - full-flat beds, sliding door privacy, and on a long-haul route like DOH-LAX you're looking at a 16+ hour journey in genuine luxury. At 80,000 points off-peak, the cash equivalent on this route regularly runs $3,500-$5,000+, putting value well above 4 cents per point.
Availability is Low on this date, so don't sit on it. This is one seat, not a wide-open release.
How to book: Search and book directly through Qatar Airways' website using Privilege Club points. British Airways Avios holders can also book Qatar-operated flights as a oneworld partner - search on ba.com and look for Qatar codeshares. Avios from Iberia, Aer Lingus, or Finnair can all be pooled or transferred within the Avios ecosystem.
✈️ Economy Deals: Departing from the Middle East
All economy deals this week are departing from Doha (DOH) on Qatar Airways at off-peak Avios/Privilege Club rates.
Doha to London (LHR)
Availability: High - plenty of seats across these dates. A solid option if you're heading to the UK in mid-July without wanting to burn premium cabin points.
Doha to New York (JFK/EWR)
Availability: High. Worth noting these are all off-peak despite falling around a US public holiday - great timing if you're heading stateside.
Doha to Los Angeles (LAX) - Economy
Availability: Medium. More options than the Business Class seat above, but don't drag your feet - mid-July economy to LAX will fill up.
🏨 Featured Hotel Redemptions
This week's hotel picks are headlined by a Hyatt redemption that is simply outstanding value. Here's a taste - the full list with all 12 properties is in the premium section below.
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica - Hyatt
This is a genuinely exceptional redemption. The Andaz Papagayo sits on a private peninsula on Costa Rica's Pacific coast - think infinity pools, pristine beach, and jungle-meets-ocean scenery. At 35,000 points per night and 7.7 cpp value, you're getting a five-star experience for a fraction of cash rates. Book 5 nights and the fifth is free with Hyatt's standard benefit.
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina, San Diego - Hyatt
15,000 points per night for a waterfront resort in San Diego is a steal. This is a great option if you're already planning a West Coast trip this summer and want to stretch your Hyatt balance. The 5th night free benefit applies here too.
Featured Hotel Redemptions
Top hotel award values this week:
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica (Hyatt) - Guanacaste, CR | 7.7cpp value
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa (Hyatt) - Bonita Springs, FL, US | 5.4cpp value
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