Hey there points and miles enthusiasts! Welcome to Miles and Points Daily Podcast, I'm Lucas, your host. Just like that feeling when you find award availability in business class on a route you've been tracking for months, today's episode is packed with some exciting developments in the miles and points world. We've got time-sensitive credit card offers ending very soon, a fantastic Singapore Airlines award sale, and some interesting application experiences to share. So grab your favorite beverage, maybe from that Priority Pass lounge you love, and let's dive in! Before we jump into today's news, I want to tell you about a fantastic tool that can save you points on your hotel stays. Introducing hotelredemptions.com, a tool that monitors your hotel bookings and alerts you when you can rebook for less points. It's like having a personal assistant watching your reservations twenty-four seven, making sure you never overpay in points again. Check out the link in our show notes to start saving today. Now, let's talk about some urgent credit card news because time is running out on two massive offers. First up, the Chase Sapphire Reserve is offering its biggest bonus ever - one hundred thousand Ultimate Rewards points plus a five hundred dollar travel credit. This offer ends at nine a.m. Eastern on August twenty-first, two thousand and twenty-five, which means if you're listening to this, you have very little time left. The Chase Sapphire Reserve typically offers sixty thousand points, so this one hundred thousand point offer represents a significant increase. With the annual fee of five hundred and fifty dollars, but considering the five hundred dollar travel credit essentially covers most of that cost in the first year, this is an exceptional deal. My recommendation? If you're under five over twenty-four and have been considering the Sapphire Reserve, this might be the perfect time to pull the trigger. You can get this card by clicking the link in our show notes, but don't wait - this offer disappears tomorrow morning. Similarly urgent is the United Quest card offer, which also ends August twentieth. This card is offering one hundred thousand bonus miles plus three thousand Premier qualifying points after spending four thousand dollars in the first three months. What makes this particularly interesting is that it's described as an unprecedented offer for this product. The United Quest card usually offers between sixty and eighty thousand miles, so one hundred thousand represents a substantial bump. The card comes with a two hundred and fifty dollar annual fee, but includes benefits like free first checked bags, priority boarding, and twenty-five percent back on United purchases. If you're a United flyer or working towards United elite status, those three thousand Premier qualifying points could be valuable for reaching the next tier. Again, you can get this card through the link in our show notes, but time is running out. Now let's shift to some award redemption opportunities. Singapore Airlines is running their KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes sale, offering thirty to forty percent off award tickets in select regions. Singapore Airlines consistently ranks among the world's best carriers, and their award chart typically offers good value even at full price. With these discounts, you're looking at potentially excellent deals. The key with these Spontaneous Escapes sales is that they're typically for near-term travel and limited routes, so you need to be flexible with your dates and destinations. But if you can be spontaneous - hence the name - you could score some incredible deals on one of the world's premium carriers. Check Singapore's website for specific routes and dates, and remember that KrisFlyer miles can be transferred from most major transferable points programs including Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards. Speaking of interesting application experiences, Ben from One Mile at a Time shared his approval experience for the new Citi Strata Elite card. This is Citi's premium business card with a hefty five hundred and ninety-five dollar annual fee, but it comes with some compelling benefits for the right person. The card offers flexible Ultimate Rewards-style points through the Citi ThankYou program, which has been gaining more attention lately as Citi has been improving their transfer partners and redemption options. While I don't have the specific sign-up bonus details for this card from today's news, the fact that experienced points and miles enthusiasts are applying suggests it's worth considering for high-spending businesses. Always evaluate business cards based on your actual business spending and whether you can legitimately meet the requirements. Let's talk about a lighter topic - there's an interesting discussion about earning American Airlines loyalty points through DoorDash deliveries. While this might sound unusual, it highlights how loyalty programs are expanding beyond traditional travel activities. American's AAdvantage program has partnerships with various non-airline companies, and if you can earn meaningful points or status credits through activities you're already doing, it might be worth considering. However, I'd caution against going out of your way to do activities purely for points earning unless the return is substantial and you genuinely need those points or status credits. The real sweet spot is finding ways to earn points through activities that align with your normal routine. On the lounge front, there's exciting news for San Diego travelers. The airport is getting a new ten thousand square foot Priority Pass accessible Escape Lounge in Terminal One. This lounge will feature a rooftop outdoor space, showers, and full food and beverage service. Escape Lounges are generally well-regarded in the Priority Pass network, often offering better amenities and food quality than typical airport lounges. For those with Priority Pass access through cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Platinum cards, or standalone memberships, this adds another quality option to your lounge network. San Diego is a popular destination, and having good lounge access can make your travel experience much more pleasant, especially during delays or when you have long layovers. Before we wrap up today's episode, here's a great tool for finding award flights. Looking for the best award flights? Use AwardTravelFinder.com to search availability across Qatar Airways, British Airways, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and more. It's much easier than checking each airline individually, and can help you find award space you might have missed. Try it for free with our link in the show notes. That's a wrap for today's Miles and Points Daily Podcast! Remember, if you're interested in those Chase Sapphire Reserve or United Quest card offers, you need to act fast - both offers end very soon. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on all the latest miles and points news. You can find us on all major podcast platforms or visit our website at milesandpointsdaily.com. Until next time, keep earning and burning those points wisely!