Frequent Flyer

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


Tim Winship
Tim Winship

    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.



    British Airways' Big Credit Card Bonus Is Back



    Through February 27, 2013, new customers for the Chase-issued British Airways Visa Signature credit card can earn up to 100,000 Executive Club miles.



    United Sues Complaint Website Untied.com



    Complaint site Untied.com has been skewering United for its customer-service lapses since 1997, and United isn't going to take it any more



    Delta Offers Bonuses for Lounge Memberships



    Through December 31, Delta customers who purchase an annual airport lounge membership will receive either an extra two months of membership for free or 1,500 elite-qualifying miles.



    Virgin America's Bumpy Ride Headed … Where?



    For all its virtues and the loyalty and good will of its customers, after five years Virgin America is still struggling to build a sustainable business.



    Wyndham's Winter Promotion Is 1,000 Bonus Points



    Through February 7, 2013, Wyndham Rewards members can earn a 1,000-point bonus for every qualifying stay at a U.S. or Canadian Wyndham family hotel.



    From Best Western: 250 Points for Online Bookings



    Between November 19, 2012, and June 30, 2013, Best Western Rewards members will earn 250 bonus points for every qualified stay booked on bestwestern.com.



    Win a Seven-Night Trip for Two to Hawaii



    Enter the Miller's Ale House Raving Fans sweepstakes by December 31 for a chance to win the grand prize: a seven-night trip for two to Hawaii, including a $1,500 voucher to cover airfare, seven nights' hotel in Waikiki, and two tickets to the NFL Pro Bowl.

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