Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals

Following is our regular summary of the best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week.

If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly.

Endangered Species: Miles for Debit Card Use

Due to newly enacted consumer-protection legislation, the era of debit card miles may be coming to an end.

Tim Winship explores the implications and breaks down the options.

Hilton Expands Award Options for HHonors Members

Members of Hilton's HHonors program now have three new award options: Points & Money Rewards, Premium Room Rewards, and Room Upgrade Rewards.

To the extent that these options increase the flexibility and value of HHonors points, they're positives for program members.

Earn 25,000 Priority Points for Las Vegas Stays

Priority Club members can earn 25,000 bonus points for completing a stay of four or more nights at The Venetian or The Palazzo by December 15.

If you're already in the market for a shorter Vegas stay, the bonus could be reason enough to extend your trip.

Southwest Is Giving Away 30 Million Rapid Rewards Points

What would you do with three million frequent flyer points?

Tim Winship explains what you need to do to qualify.

Are Pricier US Airways Miles Still a Buy?

Does the new pricing of US Airways miles undermine a once-great deal?

The good news is that the news isn't all bad.