The Points Daily - 2026-05-05: Spirit, Elite Match, Rakuten 15-20X, Switzerland 60K, Copa Deal

Spirit issues refunds amid points concerns, airlines match elite status, Rakuten offers massive travel bonuses, and we've got sweet business class awards to Switzerland plus a deal to Colombia. In this episode: Spirit has refunded most passengers who paid by card, but if you've got points or vouchers with them, those are… Spirit's shutdown left a bunch of elites without status, and other airlines are swooping in with status match offers. Rakuten's Big Give Week is live with 15-20% cash back at popular travel brands — plus Saks if you're feeling fancy. Swiss business class availability is showing up at 60K points for flights to Zurich. Copa's running Washington D.C. to Cali, Colombia for $346 roundtrip in basic economy, or $496 for regular economy with… Show notes and source archive Get today's links in your inbox