The Points Daily - 2026-06-08: United experiences, Staples gift cards, Philippine Airlines alliance, Cathay Pacific fares, Delta flights

Today we're covering United's exclusive behind-the-scenes experience for 40k miles, a no-fee Visa gift card deal at Staples, Philippine Airlines joining Oneworld in 2027, a killer Cathay Pacific fare to China, and Delta's new Los Angeles-Hong Kong flights. In this episode: United's opening ticket sales next Friday for a behind-the-scenes experience at their Flight Training Center in Houston. Staples is waiving purchase fees on $200 digital Visa gift cards again. Philippine Airlines is joining oneworld in 2027, making it the alliance's 16th member and only the second full member… Cathay Pacific has Los Angeles to Haikou, China at $861 roundtrip including taxes. Delta just launched its new daily nonstop from Los Angeles to Hong Kong — its first Hong Kong service in nearly 7 years. Show notes and source archive Get today's links in your inbox