Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent-Flyer Deals (Week of October 29, 2013)

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.



Southwest: Record Profits and Low Prices?



Can Southwest continue raising fares and maintain its corporate identity as a friendly, low-priced carrier?



Delta Discounts Caribbean Awards



Through December 12, SkyMiles members can redeem fewer miles for award flights between New York and San Juan, Santiago, Santo Domingo, Port-au-Prince, Nassau, and Bermuda.



Virgin America, Emirates Link Mileage Programs



Beginning this week, members of Virgin America's Elevate program can earn and redeem points for flights on Emirates, with service to 135 destinations in 76 countries.



Orbitz Is Late to the Party with Weak Rewards Program



Orbitz this week introduced its own loyalty program, Orbitz Rewards, to compete with the rewards schemes of Expedia and Hotels.com.



Alaska Air One-Ups Delta with Seattle Bonuses



Through May 31, 2014, Mileage Plan members can earn double elite-qualifying miles on Alaska Air flights on six routes to and from Seattle.



United Matches Southwest's Double-Miles Offer



Between October 21 and November 21, MileagePlus members can earn double miles for United or United Express flights within the 48 continental United States.



Win a Five-Day Travel Package for Two



Enter the Pepsi Unbelievable Taste Escapes sweepstakes by November 17, 2013, for a chance to win one of four trips for two to a beach, city, country, or mountain location.

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