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

After 20 years working in the travel industry, and 15 years writing about it, Tim Winship knows a thing or two about travel. Follow him on Twitter @twinship.

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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.

American Extends Elite Bonus for Popular Flights

American has extended its double elite-qualifying mile promotion for some of its most popular flights. Find out if this deal is worth pursuing.

Fly to Europe for 20,000 Starwood Points

Through March 31, Dividend Miles members can earn a 50 percent bonus when converting hotel points into US Airways miles. Transferring Starwood points offers especially good value.

Join Best Western Rewards, Earn a Southwest Bonus

Through April 30, new Best Western Rewards members will earn double Southwest Rapid Rewards points and Best Western Rewards Gold elite status after their first qualifying stay.

Exchange Membership Rewards Points for More British Airways Miles

Through May 31, Membership Rewards members will earn a 50 percent bonus when exchanging points for Avios (formerly known as miles) in the British Airways Executive Club program.

Win a Trip for Four to the Olympics in London

Enter Etihad Airways’ Etihad Guest sweepstakes by March 30 for a chance to win the grand prize: two coach tickets to anywhere Etihad flies, “whether it’s to the Maldives, Shanghai, or Sydney—the choice is completely yours!”

Somebody has to win, right? Might as well be you.

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