Fly to South America for 2,600 miles

☀️ Good morning and welcome back to Daily Drop — like a layover with great lounge access: comfortable, entertaining, and over way too fast.

I’ve got some fun stuff for you today, so let’s get started:

• 🌎 Flash sale: South America flights for 2,600 miles

• ✈️ Save 30% on premium economy awards

• 🚂 Amtrak Fall Sale: Fares from $15 (book by Wednesday)

• 💳 How to use Capital One Travel like a pro

🌎 Flash sale: South America flights for 2,600 miles 

If you’ve been craving an adventure somewhere new (or somewhere you can barely pronounce), Avianca LifeMiles just dropped a flash sale that’s basically begging you to book.

📅 You can book by August 19 for travel through November 30, 2025, on Avianca-operated flights from the U.S. to Central and South America.

The award prices are so low they almost look like typos — and they’re perfect whether you’re traveling solo or bringing the whole crew.

Here are some jaw-dropping examples:

• Miami (MIA) → Santa Cruz, Bolivia (VVI): 2,650 miles

• Washington, D.C. (IAD) → Bogotá, Colombia (BOG): 3,380 miles

• Houston (IAH) → San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO): 4,040 miles

• Tampa (TPA) → Lima (LIM): 7,490 miles

That’s international travel for fewer miles than many domestic flights — and because the mileage rates are so low, booking multiple seats is actually realistic.

A family of four could fly from Miami to Bolivia for just 11,200 total miles, leaving plenty of points for the next trip.

These deals are even sweeter because LifeMiles are incredibly easy to earn.

You can transfer points from most U.S. banks, and most transfers post instantly — meaning you can spot a fare, move points over, and book before it disappears.

Just remember: these promo awards are non-changeable and non-refundable, so make sure your plans are solid before you lock them in.

Then it’s just a matter of deciding whether you’re in the mood for Colombian coffee, Ecuadorian markets, or Bolivian highlands. 😎

✈️ Save 30% on premium economy awards

Singapore KrisFlyer’s latest Spontaneous Escapes are live for September 2025 travel. Book by August 31 and save up to 30% on award tickets.

While there are no business-class deals touching the U.S. this month, there are still plenty of Economy and Premium Economy sweet spots worth your miles.

Economy highlights

• Los Angeles (LAX) ↔ Singapore (SIN) – 29,400 miles one-way

• Los Angeles (LAX) ↔ Tokyo (NRT) – 26,950 miles one-way

• San Francisco (SFO) ↔ Singapore (SIN) – 29,400 miles one-way

• New York (JFK) ↔ Frankfurt (FRA) – 17,500 miles one-way

Premium economy picks

• New York (JFK) ↔ Frankfurt (FRA) – 36,400 miles one-way

• Los Angeles (LAX) ↔ Tokyo (NRT) – 51,100 miles one-way

• San Francisco (SFO) ↔ Singapore (SIN) – 52,500 miles one-way

• New York (JFK/EWR) ↔ Singapore (SIN) – 56,350 miles one-way

Why this is worth a look

Even without lie-flat seats, these are great long-haul deals — especially in Premium Economy, where cash fares can be brutal and the mid-tier seat can be a major upgrade when you’re in the air for 15+ hours.

But even those economy flights to Europe for 17,500 miles are fantastic – and cheaper than Flying Blue’s discounted Promo Rewards to Europe.

Singapore KrisFlyer miles are easy to earn since you can transfer from Membership Rewards points, Capital One Miles, ThankYou points, or Bilt Rewards at a 1:1 ratio.

Book by August 31 on Singapore’s site or app to lock in these deals, and remember – no changes or refunds once you lock it in.

🚂 Amtrak Fall Sale: Fares from $15 (book by Wednesday)

Have you ever flown between cities like New York and Washington, D.C. and wondered if it was really worth the airport hassle?

This year’s Amtrak National Fall Flash Sale might just convince you to switch tracks (pun very much intended).

Book by Wednesday, August 20, 2025, for travel between September 3 and November 13, 2025, and save up to 25% off Coach fares on select Amtrak routes.

Some of these prices are hard to beat:

• Boston ↔ Providence: $15

• Miami ↔ Tampa: $18

• NYC ↔ Washington, D.C.: $21

• Baltimore ↔ NYC: $42

• Boston ↔ NYC: $45

• Los Angeles ↔ Sacramento: $61

• Chicago ↔ NYC: $81

For trips like New York to D.C., the train is often the smarter move, especially for the price. 👇

A flight may be just 90 minutes in the air, but door-to-door, you’re looking at nearly four hours once you factor in travel to the airport, security, boarding, and getting back into the city.

With Amtrak, you hop on at Penn Station, relax for three hours, and step off right into downtown D.C.

Why it’s smarter than air travel:

• Skip airport chaos. No TSA lines, no boarding bottlenecks — just arrive at the station, hop on, and go.

• Time wins long term. Avoid two-hour early arrivals, security delays, and transit to/from downtown — and still get there faster overall.

These sale fares are Coach only, non-refundable, and will incur a steep fee for changes — so book with confidence and a clear calendar.

Check your route and book before August 20 to make the most of it.

💳 How to use Capital One Travel like a pro

Have you ever wondered if booking through your bank’s travel portal actually saves you money… or if you’re missing out on better deals elsewhere?

Or maybe you’ve been confused by all the extra perks, credits, and booking quirks that come with certain cards?

In this week’s Daily Drop YouTube video, we’re breaking down how to use Capital One Travel like a pro — the exact tips and tricks that can save you thousands on flights and hotels.

That’s all for today, folks! I hope you enjoyed this mix of content from trains to bank portals to solid award deals across the world.

Take care and see you tomorrow ❤️

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With contributions by McKay Moffitt, and Benji Stawski