Miles & Points: The Week’s Best Frequent-Flyer Deals (Week of January 3, 2014)

Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and 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.

And the Biggest Travel Story of 2013 Was …?

Most years, choosing the biggest story of the past 12 months is an agonizing process, with a slew of events contending for the title. This year, for me, it was no contest…

Earn Double Points for Enterprise Rentals

Through March 31, members of the Enterprise Plus program can earn double points for car rentals at participating locations in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

American Workers Vote to Keep New Plane Design

Old look, or the new design? American’s new CEO invited the airline’s employees to vote their preference. And they chose …

In 2014, Elite Perks Will Cost You Plenty

As the days of earning elite perks on the cheap wane, travelers must recalibrate their expectations, finding new ways of maintaining a moderate level of comfort and convenience.

Free Internet at (Most) InterContinental Hotels

Beginning in 2014, InterContinental Hotels will allow members of its IHG Rewards Club free Internet use at most of its hotels, whether they’re booked at the hotels or not.

New Credit Card Scheme May Change Travel Rewards Forever

Class-action settlements against Visa, MasterCard, and American Express could forever alter face of travel rewards programs.

Mileage Millionaires Can Bid for a Ferrari Tour

For mileage millionaires, an award trip to Ferrari’s headquarters and factory in Maranello, Italy, might be just the ticket.

Unruly Passengers? It’s the Seats, Stupid

Could the fix for air rage be as simple as more comfortable seats?

Win a Trip for Two to the Australian Open

Enter by January 26 for a chance to win a trip to the 2015 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.

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