Southwest Airlines to Launch Free Wi-Fi This Fall — Here’s the Rollout Timeline by Harrison Pierce September 12, 2025 1 Southwest will soon offer free Wi-Fi to all Rapid Rewards members across its entire fleet. While this is largely good news, it's unclear whether the Wi-Fi will be strong enough to handle the increased usage. Plus, the lack of charging ports at the seats limits this utility. Here's what you need to know.
Guide to Southwest’s Partnership With China Airlines: Redemption Timeline, Benefits, and More by Mark Jackson and Tyler Glatt August 23, 2025 0 Just a year ago, Southwest Airlines had no partnerships at all. Today, Rapid Rewards members can already book flights to Europe through Icelandair, and now Southwest has added a new partnership with China Airlines. The agreement is still in its early stages, but here's what you need to know.
Seat Selection on Southwest Is Now Live — Here’s What It Costs and How to Save On Seats by Cameron Laufer August 4, 2025 0 Southwest Airlines has begun charging for seat selection, for flights beginning January 27, 2026. We detail how much seats cost, how to avoid the fees, and how to make a booking. Plus, what questions still remain to be unanswered?
Southwest Airlines Checked Bag Fees: What You’ll Pay — and How to Avoid Them by Tyler Glatt May 28, 2025 2 You’ve probably heard the saying "nobody rides for free." That sentiment used to go against everything Southwest stood for when it came to checked bags, but those days are long gone. Here’s what you can expect to pay the next time you check bags with Southwest and how to avoid those fees altogether.
Using Chase Points for Southwest Flights: Transfer to Rapid Rewards vs. Booking Through Chase Travel by Ryan Smith and Cameron Laufer March 10, 2025 0 Southwest flights can be booked using points with the Chase travel portal. The flights may cost fewer points and earn points as a revenue ticket. However, higher cash prices and less flexibility through the Chase portal may not make it the best option.
Southwest Ditches Open Seating Policy, Schedules First-Ever Redeye Flights by Sam Helmy July 25, 2024 2 Southwest Airlines announced in a press release that it will be making major changes to its operating model. The changes include introducing redeye flights and, surprisingly, abandoning its long-running and unique open seating model. Here's what Southwest flyers need to know.
Southwest to Extend Free Standby to All Fares and Offer Free Wi-Fi for Business Passengers by Sam Helmy August 16, 2023 0 Southwest announced that it will bring in free same-day standby for all fares and free Wi-Fi for Business Select travelers. While no date has been set for the change, the airline stated it will be soon. Let's look at the impending changes.
Southwest Airlines To Raise Some Fees Starting August 15th by Jenna Hansen July 9, 2023 0 Southwest is known for its fee-free tickets, however, they do charge for things like excess bags, overweight bags, and unaccompanied minors. Coming in August, these fees are being raised. This article tells you what you need to know about the fee changes (plus what's not changing), so you can be an informed traveler.
The Only Airline That’s Still Blocking Middle Seats by Patrick Stouffer February 8, 2021 110 Since the start of the pandemic, some airlines adopted policies limiting the number of passengers allowed onboard—including blocking middle seats. Unfortunately, all but one of these airlines have rolled back these policies since the beginning of December. To help you keep track, we've compiled all of the airlines that ever blocked middle seats and the current timelines for when this flyer-friendly policy will end.
Southwest Improves Complimentary Standby Policy by Sam Helmy March 2, 2017 31 Southwest Airlines is improving their complimentary standby policy for A-List and A-List Preferred members come March 8, 2017.
Big Technology Changes on the Way for Southwest Airlines by Miguel R. Quiñones June 30, 2016 0 AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been reviewed, provided, or approved by any bank advertiser. Here's our complete list of Advertisers.Southwest Airlines is one of...
Alaska And Southwest Add New Flights Into Southern California by Jess Farley May 23, 2016 0 AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been reviewed, provided, or approved by any bank advertiser. Here's our complete list of Advertisers.Alaska Airlines has taken aim...
