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.

What Are the Most (and Least) Generous Mileage Programs?

A new report shows which airlines make the most award seats available to frequent flyers trying to redeem their miles.

Is your airline on the list?

Enough points for a free night after a one-night stay? ‘Nuf said.

More Free Nights for Marriott Credit Card Holders

If you have 140,000 points and a Marriott credit card, say Aloha to free accommodations!

Club Carlson Announces 2012 Award Changes

On May 31, prices for award nights at 270 Carlson hotels will change.

In this case, the decreases largely offset the increases.

Win a Trip for Two to Pebble Beach or Las Vegas

Enter Mobil 1’s Ultimate Car Weekend sweepstakes by June 30 for a chance to win one of two grand prizes: a trip for two to Pebble Beach, CA, to attend the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, including air, three nights’ hotel accommodations, event tickets, and a $1,500 gift card; or a trip for two to Las Vegas to attend the 2012 SEMA show, including air, four nights’ hotel accommodations, and a $1,500 gift card.

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

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