Quick Hits: New Amex Transfer Partner Is… Good? Bilt Rent Day Thoughts & More!

2026-07-31

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This week's Quick Hits is packed with valuable updates for travelers looking to stretch their points even further. DeAndre covers Emirates' new partner award sale, Chase Offers that can save money on Hyatt and Marriott stays, and Bilt's latest Rent Day promotion featuring Accor Live Limitless. He also explains why this month's Rent Day may not be the flashiest, but could still provide meaningful value for travelers who stay at Accor properties.The episode also highlights several opportunities that are ending soon, including multiple transfer bonuses from Capital One, American Express, Citi, and...

The episode also highlights several opportunities that are ending soon, including multiple transfer bonuses from Capital One, American Express, Citi, and Rove Miles. DeAndre wraps things up with a reminder about the value of staying connected through the Boldly Go community, where members regularly share time-sensitive deals, award opportunities, and real-world travel experiences that often move too quickly to make it into the podcast or newsletter.

Timestamps:

(00:00) This Week's Quick Hits

(00:40) Emirates 25% Partner Award Sale

(01:02) New Chase Offers for Hyatt and Marriott

(02:00) Amex Leading Hotels of the World Offer

(03:05) Bilt Rent Day and Accor Live Limitless

(04:45) Why This Rent Day Is Still Worth a Look

(06:05) Transfer Bonuses Ending July 31

(07:10) Rove Miles, Qantas and Flying Blue Updates

(08:25) Cathay Pacific Transfer Bonus

(09:05) Why the Boldly Go WhatsApp Community Is So Valuable

Key takeaways:

Emirates Award Sale: Emirates is offering 25% off partner award bookings in economy through August 9, making short-haul redemptions more affordable.
Chase Offers: Eligible Chase cardholders can earn 7% back at Hyatt Place properties and 10% back at Marriott hotels by activating targeted Chase Offers.
CardPointers Reminder: CardPointers can automatically activate Chase, Amex, Citi, and other card offers, helping travelers avoid missing valuable savings.
Bilt Rent Day: August's Bilt Rent Day focuses on Accor Live Limitless, creating new value for travelers who regularly stay at Accor hotels.
Transfer Bonuses Ending: Several popular transfer bonuses expire July 31, including promotions to EVA Air, Virgin Atlantic, and Rove Miles partners.
Qantas Opportunity: Rove Miles members still have time to take advantage of a 50% transfer bonus to Qantas through August 18.
Flying Blue Bonus: Citi ThankYou Rewards continues offering a 20% transfer bonus to Flying Blue.
Cathay Pacific Bonus: Travelers can receive a 10% transfer bonus when moving eligible bank points through Marriott Bonvoy to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.
Community Benefits: The Boldly Go WhatsApp community regularly shares award deals, transfer bonuses, and flash promotions before they expire.