These airline and hotel programs offer free points when you sign up
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.
Whether you're just getting into award travel or already have dozens of different accounts, odds are you haven't joined every program available. If you play your cards right, you can score additional bonuses simply by signing up (and sometimes completing your first qualifying activity).
These are separate from any welcome bonuses you might earn with a cobranded airline or hotel credit card. Plus, joining these programs is free.
Not all new member bonuses are awarded as points, however. Recently, Alaska Airlines started offering travel credits to new members for enrolling in Mileage Plan, which can be done for free.
Here's a look at all current bonus offers for new members, but check back often for updated information.
Current loyalty program sign-up bonuses
| Program | Promotion | End date |
|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2023. | ||
Get 500 points after signing up through a friend's referral link. | Ongoing. | |
Earn 500 miles for signing up and flying once. Join here. | Ongoing. | |
Earn 1,500 bonus points on your first stay, plus an extra 3,000 bonus points after two stays. Join here. | No listed date. | |
Earn 2,500 bonus points after completing your first stay. Join here. | No listed date. | |
Royal Brunei Royal Skies | Get 1,000 bonus miles after signing up. Join here. | Ongoing. |
Royal Jordanian Royal Club | Get 500 bonus miles after registering and an additional 1,000 bonus miles after your first flight. Join here. | No listed date. |
Get 1,000 bonus points after registering. Join here. | Ongoing. | |
Get 200 bonus miles after signing up. Join here. | Ongoing. |
Depending on the bonus, you may be able to stack it with promotions available to existing members.
For more deals, see:
- Current hotel promotions with Hilton, Marriott, IHG and more.
- All of the promotions to buy points and miles worth considering.
- Current points and miles transfer bonuses.
Additional reporting by Kyle Olsen, Andrew Kunesh and Ryan Smith.
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- $400 Bilt Travel Portal hotel credit per year (up to $200 biannually)
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- No foreign transaction fees
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- Designed primarily for members seeking a premium, all-in-one card
- Earn points on housing with no transaction fee
- Choose to earn 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday spend. Use Bilt Cash to unlock point earnings on rent and mortgage payments with no transaction fee, up to 1X.
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