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.

US Airways’ Buy-Miles Bonus Is Back for November

Between November 1 and November 30, Dividend Miles members will earn a 100 percent bonus on up to 50,000 miles purchased for their own accounts or as gifts.

Earn a British Air Bonus for One Hilton Stay

Between October 19 and December 31, Hilton HHonors members can earn up to 3,000 bonus Avios in British Airways’ Executive Club program for one stay at a Hilton family hotel.

Transfer Hotel Points for More United Miles

Through November 30, members of United’s MileagePlus program will earn up to 15,000 bonus miles when transferring points from hotel programs to their MileagePlus accounts.

Book Carlson Award Nights for 50% Fewer Points

Between October 29, 2012, and March 30, 2013, Club Carlson members can book award nights at selected hotels for 50 percent fewer points.

Double-Check Your Post-Sandy Flight Bookings

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, some airlines are switching flights among affected airports. A quick check of your booking could save you from a travel meltdown.

Win a Tour Package, Frequent Flyer Miles, and $2,500

Enter Marriott Vacation Club International’s Dream. Escape. Indulge. sweepstakes by March 31, 2013 for a chance to win one of four tour packages for two.

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

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