The Points Daily - 2026-08-06: Amex referral points, Delta Riyadh seats, Alaska promotions, Expedia hotel offer, Flying Blue Europe discount

Today: Amex referral bonuses hit 45K points, Delta's Riyadh flights have empty seats, Alaska's August Members Day kicks off, AARP members get $75 for booking Expedia hotels, and Flying Blue offers 25% off Europe flights. In this episode: Some American Express cardholders are seeing referral bonuses jump to 45,000 Membership Rewards points per approved… Moving to international routes: Delta's new Atlanta to Riyadh route is so empty that the airline is practically paying… Alaska Airlines relaunched its monthly Atmos Members Day promotion for August with discounted award tickets and… On the hotel side: AARP's travel portal is offering a $75 gift card when you book 3 or more nights at a hotel. Flying Blue's August Promo Rewards offer 25% off awards to and from Europe, starting at 18,750 miles for economy and… Show notes and source archive Get today's links in your inbox