The most common version is $20 off $60, repeatable twice, though some received | The strike started at 2:01 AM Eastern on August 2 after flight attendants voted
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Monday, August 3, 2026
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| ✅ SOLID | | Amex Platinum's Walmart Offer Delivers up to $40 Off Through Sept 2026 | | Some American Express Platinum cardholders are seeing a Walmart.com offer good through September 2, 2026. The most common version is $20 off $60, repeatable twice, though some received $15 off $50 instead. If you don't shop at Walmart organically, the offer works on gift card purchases, including both Walmart cards and third-party options. Check your account today, as targeted offers like this don't always wait for everyone to notice. | | source → |
| 🦨 STINKER | | WestJet Strike Grounds Flights During Peak Canadian Travel Weekend | | WestJet flight attendants walked off the job yesterday, grounding virtually all mainline flights during one of Canada's busiest travel weekends. The strike started at 2:01 AM Eastern on August 2 after flight attendants voted 99% in favor over stalled contract negotiations, largely about ground pay. WestJet is required by law to rebook passengers on the next available flight, even on other airlines, but finding a seat will be difficult when flights are already full. There's no end in sight, though the Canadian government did force Air Canada flight attendants back to work during a similar strike last August. If you're booked on WestJet in the coming days, assume disruption and review alternate routings now. | | source → |
| ✅ SOLID | | Citi Cardholders Earn $50 Back on $400+ JetBlue Bookings by Sept 30 | | Citi cardholders have a merchant promotion for $50 back when you spend $400 or more on JetBlue Airways by September 30, 2026. The wording suggests it needs to be a single purchase, not multiple smaller bookings. If you have the offer on multiple cards, use it with the Citi Strata Premier Card to stack 3x points on airfare. Pull up your Citi Merchant Offers tab, as this is a solid claim if you already have JetBlue travel planned. | | source → |
| 🦨 STINKER | | Chase Sapphire Lounges End Priority Pass Access on August 15 | | Chase Sapphire Lounges are leaving Priority Pass on August 15. Right now, Priority Pass members can visit once a year for free, then pay $75 per additional entry; all of that ends in less than two weeks. After the cutoff, you'll need a Chase Sapphire Reserve or Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business to get in. If you don't hold one of those cards and were planning to use a Priority Pass visit, book it before the 15th. | | source → |
| ✅ SOLID | | Qatar Airways Drops Boston-Kochi Roundtrips to $867 This Fall | | Qatar Airways is selling Boston to Kochi, India roundtrips for $867 including taxes. The deal is valid mid-September through early November and again February through early March 2027, with Sunday through Thursday departures and returns only. A Sunday stay is required, and you need to book at least 3 days out. This is a decent price for southern India if you already have a trip in mind, but the day-of-week and Sunday overnight restrictions narrow the appeal. Book quickly if the dates work. | | source → |
| 🔥 STEAL OF THE DAY | | Lake Ridge Bank is offering $250 when you open a new checking account and meet requirements. This is a regional Wisconsin deal, which means you'll need to be in or near their footprint to qualify. The bonus was just extended through August 31. If you're in the area and can handle the account requirements, this is straightforward bank bonus money; register before the end of the month. | | source → |
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| 💳 CARD OF THE DAY | | Bank of America Premium Rewards Card. This weekend was the first full weekend of August, which meant any Bank of America credit or debit cardholder could show up at one of 200 participating museums with their card and ID to get one free general admission. The benefit repeats every first full weekend of the month, so it's only useful if you live near a participating museum and remember to use it. Mark your calendar for September if you missed it this time. | | Apply here → (referral link) |
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