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.

Got British Airways Miles? Not Any More!

British Airways has revamped its Executive Club program, making award travel more expensive for many U.S. members. Miles have been replaced with a new currency, Avios.

Book Summer Award Flights to Hawaii Now

On June 4, 2012, Hawaiian Airlines will launch new daily service between New York and Honolulu.

Because it’s a new service, there are plenty of award seats available to book for miles. Get ’em while you can.

Aloha!

Win a Three-Night Trip to London

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Enter the “London Calling” sweepstakes by November 30 for a chance to win a trip for two to London, including three nights at the Kensington Hotel and an airfare allowance.

Somebody has to win, right?

Earn More American Miles for Holiday Shopping

Through December 31, members of American’s AAdvantage program can earn up to 1,000 bonus miles when shopping at AAdvantage eShopping mall retailers.

If that bonus is combined with one or more bonuses offered by individual AAdvantage eShopping merchants—and the mile per $1 awarded for using an AAdvantage-linked credit card—the total mileage payout could be as much as 10 miles per $1.

From Wyndham: a Free Night After Two Stays

Between November 17, 2011, and February 1, 2012, Wyndham Rewards members can earn 6,500 bonus points—enough for a free night—after every two qualifying stays.

Bottom line: This is a meaningful bonus from a robust program.