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Skye joined the AwardWallet team in 2019. After leaving his full-time job in 2014 to travel the world, he created his own website SkyeTravels.com to make traveling a reality for everyone, no matter their financial means. He’s a big fan of reward programs for maximizing points and traveling for less. He can most often be found working diligently in a cafe somewhere in the world. So far he’s been to over 60 countries and counting.

Join and Earn: Score Easy Points and Miles for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs

Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Some bonuses are automatic, while others require completing flights or stays. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including new offers from Southwest Airlines, WestJet, and IHG.

Chase Freedom Month of More: Earn Bonus Cash Back, Plus Redeem Points at a Discount

Chase has just launched its next Month of More for May 2025, offering great rewards and redemption opportunities with Chase Freedom cards. Bonuses are available when redeeming points through the Ultimate Rewards store for Apple products and gift cards through May 31, 2025. Plus, you can earn cash-back rewards at a higher rate with select merchants when you click through Shop With Chase.

Earn 25,000 Bonus Points on Vacations by Marriott Packages Through October 2025

Vacations by Marriott has yet another offer that gives Marriott Bonvoy members 25,000 bonus points for eligible vacation packages booked by May 31, 2025. To earn these bonus points, book a vacation package that includes a stay of five or more nights at an all-inclusive Marriott property and complete the trip by October 31, 2025. Based on recent Marriott redemptions by AwardWallet users, this bonus is worth nearly $250!