Frequent Flyer

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


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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.



    American Adds Canada's WestJet as Mileage-Earning Partner



    Members of American's AAdvantage program can now earn miles for WestJet flights, and members of WestJet's Rewards program can earn WestJet dollars when flying on American.



    Alaska Air Downgrades Upgrades with Bag Fees



    Beginning on July 10, upgrades on Alaska Airlines flights—whether they're paid for with miles or purchased with cash at the gate—will come with one fewer associated perk.



    Get 100 Free American AAdvantage Miles



    Are 100 frequent flyer miles worth 30 seconds of your time?



    New Rewards Card Claims to "Rule Them All"



    The new Wallaby card auto-chooses the right credit card to get the most value from a variety of rewards cards. Should it be in your wallet?



    Flyers Earn JetBlue Points for Emirates Flights



    Beginning on July 1, members of JetBlue's TrueBlue program will be able to earn points for flights on Dubai-based Emirates.



    Win a Trip for Two to Los Cabos



    Enter Virgin America's One & Only Palmilla sweepstakes by July 13 for a chance to win a four-night trip for two to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, including air, hotel, and a choice of travel packages (spa, food and wine, girlfriend getaway, etc.).

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