Recap: the Biggest Travel Stories and Deals of The Week

Following is our regular overview of best and the most recent travel news frequent traveler promotions recorded during the week.

When it was a good bargain — or a particularly bad deal — from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you plan your travel so, and can read all about it here .

Warning: Your Credit Card score Is About to Change

A model could alter the way card issuers calculate your credit score. And if you take multiple cards, then you can come under increased scrutiny.

World’s Largest Airline Will Add Seats, Reduce Legroom

The world’s largest airline, American, plans to incorporate coach chairs decreasing legroom to as little as 29 inches. Ouch!

Congress Warns Airlines: fared better, or Else

From lawmakers that were suspicious, the airlines faced scrutiny following a few breakdowns.

Your Vacation Style Depends On Your Age

What is your holiday style: relaxing by the swimming pool, or pursuits? A new study suggests your age may offer a hint.

Save 50 percent on IHG Award Nights in Latin America and the Caribbean

IHG Rewards members can save 50% on award stays at 25 resorts in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Novel by May 7, for stays through June 30.

Best Western Stays Earn 1,000 AAdvantage Miles

Through July 2, Best Western Rewards members that opt to make airline miles for their remains can earn 750 bonus American AAdvantage miles for each qualifying stay.

Stay Twice at Choice Hotels to Make a Free Night

Between May 11 and July 31, 8,000 points can be earned by Choice Privileges members after two remains, enough for a free night.

United Airlines Has a Plan to Fix Its Public Picture

As part of its effort to recover customers’ trust following a current P.R. debacle, United now committed to enhancing the flight experience 10 manners.

Acquire a Culinary Tour of Oregon Wine Country

Input this sweepstakes to win a trip including wine dinner, hotel, air, Wine Hopper excursion vineyard tour and tasting, cheese tasting, gift card, to Oregon.

Someone needs to win this particular trip, right? Might as well be you.