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.

Priority Club Offers New Digital Rewards

Members of InterContinental’s Priority Club Rewards program may now redeem their points for digital rewards, including music downloads, games, and software.

Choice Hotels Offers Bonus for Summer Stays

Through August 15, members of the Choice Privileges program will earn a total of 8,000 points after two stays, enough for a free night at one of 1,500 hotels.

JetBlue and Hawaiian Air to Link Mileage Programs

Beginning June 5, JetBlue TrueBlue members will be able to earn and redeem points on Hawaiian Air, and members of Hawaiian’s program will be able to earn and redeem on JetBlue.

The new partnership is a welcome step forward for both programs.

US Airways Brings Back the Buy-Miles Bonus

A business-class ticket to Europe for $1,881? It’s possible with US Airways’ bonus for purchased miles, in effect through June 30.

Win a Trip for Four to Oahu

Enter Disney’s “John Carter Blu-ray” sweepstakes by August 31 for a chance to win the grand prize: a five-day trip for four to Oahu, including air, hotel, and a $500 room credit.

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

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