The Points Daily - 2026-08-17: IHG bonus points, Chase lounge changes, Mastercard benefits, Qatar Airways deal, Hyatt upgrade restrictions

Today: IHG's best-ever 100% points bonus ends soon, Chase Sapphire Lounges exit Priority Pass and LoungeKey, Mastercard unlocks free Instacart+ and Peacock savings, Qatar Airways offers Bangkok flights from Philadelphia for $973 roundtrip, and Hyatt restricts suite upgrade awards at more properties. In this episode: IHG is selling points today for half a cent each with a 100% bonus, but you need to buy at least 30,000 to hit that… Chase Sapphire Lounges are no longer part of Priority Pass or LoungeKey as of August 15. World, World Elite, and World Legend Mastercard holders can claim 3 free months of Instacart+ and save $10 on their… Philadelphia to Bangkok for $973 roundtrip on Qatar Airways is well below normal, which typically hovers closer to… Hyatt just added 3 more properties to the list of hotels that don't honor suite upgrade awards, including Park Hyatt… Show notes and source archive Get today's links in your inbox

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 18, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

The Points Daily - 2026-08-17: IHG bonus points, Chase lounge changes, Mastercard benefits, Qatar Airways deal, Hyatt upgrade restrictions

0:00 3:54

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Points Daily?

This episode is 3 minutes long.

When was this The Points Daily episode published?

This episode was published on August 18, 2026.

Can I download this The Points Daily episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!