Miles & Points: The Week’s Best Frequent Flyer Deals

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.

Here’s One Ticket Price It Pays to Know

How much are your frequent flyer miles worth? It depends, mostly, on the price of a comparable paid ticket. And the average paid ticket cost $373.

American Will Expire Unused Miles, Break Promises

American dubbed them “Miles With No Expiration.” But now the airline declares they will expire.

Huh?

New Hilton HHonors Credit Card Is Best Yet

For $95 a year, the newly launched Hilton HHonors Reserve Visa Signature card offers a solid lineup of travel perks.

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JetBlue Adds Extra Perks for Elite Flyers

Later this year, JetBlue will offer its most frequent flyers a package of special benefits designed to counter other airlines’ elite perks.

Virgin America Adds Elite Perks to Elevate Program

Beginning on August 8, members of Virgin America’s Elevate program can earn elite status and perks.

Will business travelers drop their loyalty to legacy carriers?

Win a Trip for Two to Amsterdam

Enter KLM’s VIP Trip to Amsterdam sweepstakes by September 21 for a chance to win the grand prize: tickets for two to Amsterdam, hotel, marathon entry, and a shopping voucher.

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