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

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.



True or False: United Is Number One in Award Seat Availability



United's new ad campaign features the following headline: "We're #1 in award seat availability among U.S. global carriers." Agree or disagree?



Transfer Amex Points for More British Air Miles



Got Membership Rewards points? Need British Air miles?

This limited-time transfer bonus may be for you.



American Offers Double Miles on Mexico Flights



Between September 4 and November 13, AAdvantage members will earn double miles on all American and American Eagle non-stop flights between the U.S. and Mexico.

Nice bonus, but Mexico …?



Earn Double Elite Miles on US Airways Shuttle



Between September 3 and October 31, Dividend Miles members will earn double elite-qualifying miles for every US Airways Shuttle flight between Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C.



Win Free Southwest Flights for a Year



Enter Southwest's Take Refreshment to New Heights sweepstakes by November 30 for a chance to win the grand prize: 24 round-trip flight vouchers on Southwest Airlines.

Runner-up prizes include 10 $500 Southwest gift cards, 75 $250 Southwest gift cards, and 100 $100 Southwest gift cards.

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