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

After 20 years working in the travel industry, and 15 years writing about it, Tim Winship knows a thing or two about travel. Follow him on Twitter @twinship.

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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.

More Points and a Discount for Hertz Rentals

Through May 31, members of the Hertz Gold Plus program can earn double points and a $15 discount on a two-day weekend rental or double points and a $20 discount on a weekly rental.

If free rental days are a priority, this is a deal worth looking into.

US Airways Sweetens Deal for Lounge Membership

Between March 28 and April 3, sign up for a new US Airways Club annual membership and receive two extra membership months plus 2,500 elite-qualifying miles.

New from United: The MileagePlus Club Credit Card

With an annual fee of $395, United’s new MileagePlus Club credit card has to offer perks aplenty to justify its cost.

For a certain type of traveler, it does just that.

Earn 500 American AAdvantage Miles for Shopping

Through April 23, enroll in American AAdvantage eShopping and charge $75 or more at a participating in-store retailer to earn 500 bonus miles.

Win 100,000 Virgin America Frequent-Flyer Points

Enter Virgin America’s “Class of 2,000,012” sweepstakes by April 6 for a chance to win one of 20 grand prizes of 100,000 Virgin America Elevate points each.

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

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