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.

Virgin America Will Match Others’ Elite Status

Through April 30, 2013, Virgin America will match the status Elevate members have earned in either American’s AAdvantage or United’s MileagePlus programs.

More US Air Miles for Hotel Stays, Car Rentals

Between November 12 and December 31, Dividend Miles members can earn up to 100 percent more miles for hotel stays and car rentals.

Red Lion Offers a Free Night After Two Paid Stays

Through January 31, 2013, Red Lion R&R Club members can earn 5,000 bonus points per stay, enough for a free night after two paid stays.

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American Offers Mileage Bonus for Lounge Memberships

Through December 31, AAdvantage members can earn 3,000 bonus miles when purchasing an annual Admirals Club airport lounge membership.

For Sale: Delta Elite-Qualifying Miles

Through December 31, SkyMiles members may buy up to 10,000 elite-qualifying miles. Deal or no deal?

Win a Trip for Two to Scotland

Enter Fleming’s Scotland Scotch Experience sweepstakes by December 30 for a chance to win the grand prize: a trip for two to Scotland, including air, airport transfers, three nights’ hotel accommodations, several meals, a visit to the Glenfiddich distillery in Speyside, and a $500 American Express gift card.

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