The Points Daily - 2026-08-03: Amex Walmart offer, WestJet strike, JetBlue savings, Sapphire lounge access, Qatar Airways deal

Today on the show: a 2x Amex Platinum offer at Walmart, WestJet flight attendants strike causing cancellations, a targeted JetBlue Citi savings deal, Chase Sapphire lounge changes, and a Qatar Airways bargain to India. In this episode: Some American Express Platinum cardholders are seeing a Walmart.com offer good through September 2, 2026. WestJet flight attendants walked off the job yesterday, grounding virtually all mainline flights during one of… In other targeted offers, Citi cardholders have a merchant promotion for $50 back when you spend $400 or more on… Chase Sapphire Lounges are leaving Priority Pass on August 15. On the flight deal front, Qatar Airways is selling Boston to Kochi, India roundtrips for $867 including taxes. Show notes and source archive Get today's links in your inbox

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