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

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.

Most Dreamliners Back In Service

After a three-and-a-half-month grounding, seven of eight airlines will have restored their Boeing 787s to service by June 1.

Another Offer from IHG: Double Points, Miles

Between June 1 and July 31, members of Priority Club Rewards can earn double points or miles for the second and subsequent stays at most InterContinental hotels.

Mexico: Si-Si or No-Go?

Stories of violence and pandemonium bred of the country’s narco-terrorism contradict the balmy tranquility depicted in the glossy brochures and travel posters. Worth a visit?

Economy Class: Who’s the Worst of the Worst?

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Economy class is pretty bad, even at its best. And at it’s worst, it’s truly horrendous, a toxic mix of too-tight seats, rancid peanuts, and don’t-bother-me service. So which airline’s coach class is the worst of the worst?

Best Western ‘Route 66’ Bonus Is 6,600 Points

Through June 30, members of the Best Western Rewards program can earn a one-time bonus of 6,600 points after two nights at Best Western hotels in eight states.

Up to 10,000 Points for Stays at IHG Hotels

Through August 31, members of InterContinental Hotel Group’s Priority Club Rewards program can earn up to 10,000 bonus points for stays at InterContinental hotels.

Win a Seven-Day Cruise for Two

Enter the HSN Travel Store sweepstakes by June 18 for a chance to win the grand prize: a seven-day Haven suite cruise for two.

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