Recap: Best Deals and The Week’s Biggest Travel Stories

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

If it was a good deal — or a poor deal — by an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty plan, you plan your travel so, and may read about it .

Summer Travel Forecast: Longer Flyers, More Flights

The forecast is for a 4 percent growth in air travel during the summer months, making for flights that are crowded, uncomfortable. Here’s how to endure the crush.

The Notebook Ban: Expand It or Banish It?

With opposing forces calling to curtail it and enlarge, the notebook ban might be in a tipping point. Expand the ban, or prohibit it What say you?

Earth’s Largest Airline Will Insert Chairs, Reduce Legroom

The world’s biggest airline, American, plans to incorporate more coach chairs decreasing legroom. Ouch!

Delta SkyMiles Members Can Now Earn Miles for Lyft Rides

Effective now, members of Delta’s SkyMiles program can earn 1 mile for every $1 spent on Lyft rides.

Survey: Southwest Is Best for Frequent-Flyer Prizes

A brand new study purports to reveal which airline plans have the payback rates, and the award availability. Your mileage may vary.

American’s New Upgrade Policy: What You Need to Know

On May 20, American will start using a new system for prioritizing requests that are upgrade. You won’t like it if you’re not a big spender.

This Summer, Earn Up to 4,000 Points Per Marriott Stay

Marriott Rewards members can earn up to 4,000 bonus points for their second and stays at Marriott hotels.

Starwood’s Summer Bonus Is Dual, Triple Points

The summertime marketing of Starwood is points on weekdays factors for weekends, and a bonus for resort remains charged to the Starwood credit card.

Acquire a Seabourn Alaska Cruise

Input this sweepstakes for an opportunity to win some Seabourn Alaska cruise of 12 times or less.

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