Frequent Flyer

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


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Tim Winship

    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.



    Best Western Bonus with a Mobile Booking App



    Through September 30, Best Western Rewards members can earn a 1,000-point bonus for every completed Best Western stay booked through the company's new mobile app.



    Priority Club Awards for 5,000 Points per Night



    Priority Club members can book award nights for just 5,000 points at 188 participating hotels through August 31.



    Delta CEO Touts Company 'Revival'



    Delta's CEO boasts of the company's current run of annual profits, low complaint rates for baggage-handling, and on-time performance. Are Delta's customers as happy as he is?



    Delta, Virgin Atlantic in Major Partnership



    With Delta now a 49 percent owner of Virgin Atlantic, the two airlines will link their mileage programs and share codes on some flights. Longer term, prices could rise.



    JetBlue Sells Points with 50% Bonus



    Through July 31, TrueBlue members will receive up to 50 percent more points when purchasing them for their own accounts or as gifts for other members.



    Wyndham Offers Double Points for Multiple Stays



    Between June 21 and September 20, members of the Wyndham Rewards program can earn double points for the second and subsequent stays, for up to four stays.



    Post Office Beats Airlines in Satisfaction Study



    How satisfied are travelers with the service provided by U.S. airlines? Not very, according to the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index, an independent benchmarking service.



    Which Airlines Offer the Best In-Flight Wi-Fi?



    Wanna stay connected? With Wi-Fi currently available on just 38 percent of domestic U.S. flights, you'll have to choose airlines and flights carefully.



    Win One Million Best Western Rewards Points



    Enter the Best Western Loyalty Millionaire sweepstakes by July 14 for a chance to win one of 10 grand prizes of one million Best Western Rewards points each.

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