Miles & Points: The Week’s Best Frequent-Flyer Deals (Week of June 27, 2014)

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.

Coming Soon to New York-Area Airports: Free WiFi

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey this week approved a deal that will bring free WiFi to four airports: New York JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Stewart.

The Top Travel Sites – Standbys and Surprises

A new report by Skift shows that the online travel landscape remains very much in flux. You might want to reconsider your go-to travel website.

New Best Western Offer: 1,000 Bonus Points

Between June 23 and September 1, Best Western Rewards members can earn 1,000 bonus points for every qualifying stay booked on Best Western’s website or mobile app.

Earn American Bonus Miles for Asia Flights

Between June 24 and December 6, AAdvantage members can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles for flights between Dallas and Hong Kong or Shanghai, and between Chicago O’Hare and Shanghai.

Uber Offers Free Rides for All

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If you’re not already a customer of Uber, the online taxi service threatening to disrupt the taxi and rental-car industries, this promotion could get you to try it.

American Will Add More Flights at LAX

Beginning this fall, American will launch flights from its Los Angeles hub to four new destinations, bringing to 53 the number of airports served from LAX.

Earn Double Miles for Austrian Flights to Vienna

Between July 2 and September 30, MileagePlus members can earn double miles for non-stop Austrian Airlines flights between Newark and Vienna.

IHG Offers Free Vegas Airfare, and Complications

Through August 30, IHG Rewards members can earn a $350 credit toward airfare for a return visit to Las Vegas after a stay of two or more nights at either the Venetian or Palazzo.

Win a Four-Night Trip for Four to the Bahamas

Enter the Atlantis Legendary Sweepstakes by December 31 for a chance to win a four-night trip to Paradise Island, Bahamas, including hotel, airfare, and a $500 resort credit.

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