Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent-Flyer Deals (Week of December 25, 2015)

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.

See recent posts by Tim Winship

Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and 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.

The 10 Worst (and Best) Airports in the U.S.

As any road warrior worth his rollaboard will tell you, the country’s airports are no friendlier than its skies. But some are better than others, according to a new J.D. Power study.

Punk Club Reopens as Airport Restaurant. Oy!

Filed under “stranger than fiction,” there are plans afoot to resuscitate CBGB, the iconic punk-rock club. As a restaurant. At Newark Airport. It’s so wrong, in so many ways.

How Much Is That Widebody in the Window?

Pssst… wanna buy a used B777 widebody jet for $7.7million? Delta does, and you can’t blame them.

Silvercar Discounts Audi Rentals

Through January 10, 2016, first-time Silvercar customers can save $75 on rentals of two or more days. And returning customers can save 15 percent on any rental during the same period.

Now at LAX: Lyft Pick-Ups, Drop-Offs

In a rare win over arch-rival Uber, Lyft today becomes the first ride-share service licensed to both drop off and pick up passengers at Los Angeles airport, the world’s fifth busiest.

Earn American Bonus Miles for Australia Flights

Between February 1 and May 31, 2016, American AAdvantage members can earn up to 90,000 bonus miles for American-marketed flights between the U.S. and Australia.

Now, Redeem Delta Miles for Lounge Libations

Delta is preparing to accept miles as payment for premium drinks at its network of airport lounges. Will SkyMiles members drink to that?

Win a 7-Night Rhine River Cruise for 2

Enter the “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” sweepstakes by January 31 for a chance to win a seven-night Rhine River cruise for two, including air, sightseeing, and most meals.

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

We hand-pick everything we recommend and select items through testing and reviews. Some products are sent to us free of charge with no incentive to offer a favorable review. We offer our unbiased opinions and do not accept compensation to review products. All items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time of publication. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission.