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.

Earn Double, Triple Points for La Quinta Stays

Between March 11 and April 4, La Quinta Returns members can earn double or triple points for stays at selected La Quinta properties.

2012: Where Americans Traveled

U.S. citizens logged 60.7 million international trips in 2012, up 3 percent over last year, and the first year-over-year increase since 2007.

Where did you go?

Boeing Dreamliner Battery Fix May Be at Hand

The FAA yesterday gave Boeing the go-ahead to begin tests of new 787 batteries that could lead to the problem-plagued plane’s receiving approval to resume commercial flights.

Is There a Doctor On Board? Lufthansa Knows!

On Lufthansa flights, flight attendants not only know that there’s a doctor on the plane but that he’s sitting in seat 36G.

Earn 10,000 Bonus Points at Holiday Inn Resorts

Between March 1 and May 31, Priority Club Rewards members can earn 10,000 bonus points for stays of three or more nights at any Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort.

Win a Singapore Airlines Trip for Two

Enter the Virgin America Win a Stylish Ride sweepstakes by March 31 for a chance to win round-trip Singapore Airlines tickets for two to Tokyo, Seoul, or Hong Kong.

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

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