Southwest Adds Fifth International Airline Partner: Condor by Harrison Pierce December 2, 2025 0 It's been a busy year for Southwest. The Dallas-based airline just announced its fifth international airline partner with Frankfurt-based Condor, giving Rapid Rewards members an easy path to Europe. Here's everything you need to know about the partnership, including how to book flights beginning January 19, 2026.
Southwest Airlines to Build an Airport Lounge in Honolulu — Here’s Everything We Know So Far by Mark Jackson November 6, 2025 0 Public documents suggest that Southwest Airlines is is in the early stages of building an airport lounge. The first example is set to break ground in Honolulu sometime in the near future. Here's everything we know so far about Southwest Airlines lounges.
Southwest Announces Partnership With Philippine Airlines — and You Can Already Book Flights by Tyler Glatt November 5, 2025 0 After years of going it alone, Southwest Airlines has flipped the script and started launching partnerships with international carriers like there's no tomorrow. Late on November 4, 2025, the Dallas-based airline announced its fourth partnership, this time with Philippine Airlines. Here’s what to know about Southwest’s newest partner.
Southwest Airlines to Launch Free Wi-Fi This Fall — Here’s the Rollout Timeline by Harrison Pierce October 25, 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 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.
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.
