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.

Earn 1,000 Delta Miles for La Quinta Stays

Through December 30, members of La Quinta’s Returns program can earn 1,000 Delta miles per stay, up to a maximum of 25,000 miles for 25 stays.

Earn Double Miles for All US Air Flights

Between September 17 and October 31, Dividend Miles members will earn double base or elite miles for all US Airways flights booked with a MasterCard for travel by December 31.

Starwood’s Fall Promotion: Double, Triple Points

Between October 1 and December 20, Starwood Preferred Guest members can earn double points for one- or two-night stays, and triple points for stays of three or more nights.

How US Air’s Once-Great Promotion Fell from Grace

Through September 30, Dividend Miles members will earn a 100 percent bonus on up to 50,000 miles purchased for their own accounts.

Spirit Mileage Program Gets Online Award Booking

Free Spirit members can now book their award flights online rather than paying $25 for the privilege of ringing Spirit’s call center and booking with an agent.

Win a Trip for Two to Ischia, Italy

Enter Luxury Link’s Spring into Italy sweepstakes by September 30 for a chance to win the grand prize: a three-night trip for two to Ischia, Italy.

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

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