Recap: The Week Travel Stories and Bargains

Following is our summary of the latest travel news and best traveler promotions reviewed during the past week.

If it was a good deal–or a notably bad deal–by an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty plan, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel.

Without a Notice, Delta Ups Award Rates. Again

Delta has increased prices for award travel to members of its SkyMiles program with no advance notice.

United ‘Re-Accommodates’ a Physician as well as the World Explodes. Why?

The torrent of anger directed at United following its passenger incident points up the frustration customers harbor toward the airways.

Don’t Want to Fly United? Here is How to Redeem Your Miles

If you’ve combined the “Never Fly United” club and also have a cache of United frequent-flyer miles, then your options are limited. Here are some tips.

New Airline Quality Report: Winners & Losers

A new study attempts to rate U.S. airlines according to their “quality” The findings may or may not accord with your experience.

Free Plane Tickets, Anyone? JetBlue Is Giving Away 1,000 of Them

JetBlue is giving away 1,000 free-flight vouchers. Here is the way to receive yours.

Wyndham Offers Bonus Points Plus Discounts Through September 10

Wyndham Rewards members can earn 1,000 bonus points, and enjoy a discounted rate, for stays of two or more nights at participating hotels.

Earn 3,000 Carlson Bonus Points for Mobile App Bookings

Combining this new incentive for bookings with Carlson stay provide makes for a promotion that is persuasive. Don’t miss it!

Earn 50,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles for DirecTV

For a limited time, members of American’s AAdvantage program can make 50,000 bonus miles for purchasing a DirecTV bundle. Deal or no deal?

Win a Week on Hawaii’s Big Island

Enter to win a seven-night visit to Hawaii for two, including airfare, seven nights at the Royal Kona Resort, rental car, neighborhood excursions.

Somebody has to win this trip? Might as well be you.