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.

Bid Your United Miles at New Awards Auction

United’s new Headliners awards are special trips and unique experiences available only through MileagePlus auctions.

How much would you bid to spend two hours in a flight simulator?

Marriott Brings Back the MegaMiles Promotion

Between January 1 and April 30, Marriott Rewards members can earn 2,000 bonus airline miles for the second and subsequent stays, up to a maximum of 50,000 bonus miles.

Hilton’s Bonus Targets Weekend Stays

Through March 31, Hilton HHonors members can earn 1,000 bonus points per night, plus 5,000 bonus points for two-night weekend stays at participating Hilton hotels.

Priority Club Award Prices Will Increase

On January 18, Priority Club award prices will increase at 25 percent of the program’s hotels and decrease at 20 percent of them.

Net effect: an overall price increase.

Win a 10-Day Trip to Four European Cities

Enter the “Adventures of Tintin” sweepstakes by January 31 for a chance to win a 10-day trip to Europe (Amsterdam, Brussels, London, and Paris) for four, including air and hotel.