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 latest travel news and 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.

Delta Slammed for Award Availability. Again

Evidence mounts that Delta’s SkyMiles really is the least generous among U.S. loyalty programs. Maybe it’s time for Delta flyers to reconsider their loyalty.

Two Latin America Airlines to Join Oneworld

With considerable relish, American has announced that two Latin American airlines will join the oneworld alliance, co-anchored by American.

Virgin America’s New Mileage Partner: Singapore Air

Effective immediately, members of Virgin America’s Elevate program can earn and redeem points for flights on Singapore Airlines.

Coming: More Fees from United, Southwest

If plans by United and Southwest are any indication, travelers are likely to see comparable increases in airline fees during 2013.

Virgin America Bonuses for West Coast Flights

Virgin America’s new promotion makes some West Coast trips doubly rewarding. Through June 30, Elevate members can earn double or triple redeemable and elite-qualifying points for select Virgin American West Coast flights.

How to Get an Easy 300 Points from La Quinta

Members of La Quinta’s Returns program can score an easy 300 bonus points by simply answering a few questions.

Hilton Offers 5th Resort Night Free

Between March 15 and September 30, travelers who book four consecutive paid nights at any of 82 Hilton resorts in the Americas will get the fifth night free.

Win a Trip for Two to Ireland
Enter the Gate 1 Travel monthly sweepstakes by March 31, 2013 for a chance to win a trip for two to Ireland.

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

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