Join and Earn: Score Easy Points and Miles for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Skye Class May 19, 2025 132 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.
Southwest Vacations Promo Codes: $200 Off Mexico Packages, $100 Off Vegas, and More by Skye Class May 16, 2025 0 Southwest Vacations is currently offering three promotions to save up to $200 off eligible vacation packages booked by June 9, 2025. Choose between saving $200 off vacation packages to Mexico, $100 off packages to Vegas, or $50 off at Riu resort properties.
Earn Up to 5,500 Bonus Miles Through Airline Shopping Portals This Week by Skye Class May 7, 2025 150 Airline shopping portal promotions are a great way to earn extra miles for your next flight. This week, three airlines launched promotions dubbed Member Appreciation Bonuses. After reaching spending thresholds across all three platforms, members can earn 5,500 total bonus miles. Here are all the details on these limited-time promotions.
Use This Promo Code To Save Up to 30% on Southwest Rapid Rewards Bookings by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class May 20, 2025 28 Southwest Airlines just launched yet another promo code. Through May 8, 2025, Rapid Rewards members can book Southwest award flights and save up to 30% on the base fare when they apply a promo code. Here's the code and the details of Southwest's latest discount.
How to Track Your Delta, Southwest, United Accounts in AwardWallet by Jerod Morales and Cameron Laufer May 4, 2025 2 Setting up accounts to track through AwardWallet is straightforward... in most cases. However, we have to get creative with tracking a few programs, including Delta, Southwest, and United. Here are your options for how to track these three programs — including two automated ways that require just a few minutes to set up.
Free Bags, Seats, and More: 3 New Southwest Card Benefits to Debut as Soon as May 2025 by Tyler Glatt April 28, 2025 0 Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines. The "Bags Fly Free" policy is on the way out, and basic fares are on the way in. But to help ease the pain, new Rapid Rewards credit card benefits are also rolling out, and they can help you skirt the worst of the changes. Here's an overview of the new benefits.
Bilt Rewards Adds Southwest Airlines as Its 19th Transfer Partner by Tyler Glatt April 24, 2025 0 The Bilt Rewards family of points transfer partners has officially grown by one. Bilt added its 19th transfer partner: Southwest Airlines. With this new addition, you can now transfer Bilt Points 1:1 to the Rapid Rewards program. Here's everything you need to know.
Southwest Is Discounting Rapid Rewards Points by up to 50% — But Should You Buy? by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt April 15, 2025 161 Southwest just launched a promotion to buy Rapid Rewards points with an up-to-50% discount. This offer gives Rapid Rewards members the chance to grab points for just 1.5¢ each. But is this a good deal? Here are some things you should consider before pulling out your wallet.
How I’m Combining My Family’s Southwest Flight Credits Before They Begin Expiring Next Month by Cameron Laufer April 9, 2025 4 Among the changes coming to the Southwest Rapid Rewards program effective May 28th is that flight credits will expire after just six to 12 months, depending on the fare purchased. Until then, you can still combine existing credits into larger, transferrable ones with no expiration date. Here’s how I’m organizing my family’s Southwest flight credits before the clock runs out.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Guide: How the 2025 Changes Are Reshaping the Program by Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson April 6, 2025 11 Southwest’s loyalty program has long been a fan favorite thanks to perks like the Companion Pass, no change fees, and two free checked bags. But major changes in 2025 — including lower earning rates and variable award pricing — have reshaped the program. Here’s what still works, what’s changing, and how to maximize your Rapid Rewards points going forward.
Southwest Cardholders: Check if You’re Targeted to Earn up to 20k Bonus Points on Eligible Spending by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt April 2, 2025 18 Southwest Rapid Rewards credit cardholders are being targeted to earn 25% bonus points after spending $3,000 through June 30, 2025. Here are the details and how to register for this quarterly promotion.
Southwest Cardholders Can Earn 2X Companion Pass-Qualifying Points This Quarter — Here’s How by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt April 1, 2025 0 The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best perks Rapid Rewards members can earn. And now, Southwest is making it even easier to get the pass by offering quarterly spending categories for Rapid Rewards cardholders. Here are the details for Q2.
Southwest Launches Variable Award Pricing — And It’s (Mostly) Bad News for Points Value by Cameron Laufer March 27, 2025 4 Southwest just rolled out variable pricing on award flights, ending years of predictable Rapid Rewards value. Here's how it works — and how much more you might pay for the same awards than before.
The Southwest and Icelandair Partnership Is Live — Here’s How It Works and the Benefits You’ll Get by Mark Jackson and Cameron Laufer March 18, 2025 2 Southwest is entering a new era by partnering with Icelandair. In that same spirit of change, Southwest is entering a new era by partnering with Icelandair. Here’s how this now-live partnership works and what it means for Southwest loyalists.
Southwest EarlyBird Check-In: What It Is, How Much It Costs, and Who Should Get It by Samantha Holland and Cameron Laufer March 17, 2025 0 Flying Southwest Airlines has always been a unique experience thanks to its open seating policy and unconventional boarding process. If you don’t want to stress about checking in exactly 24 hours before departure, EarlyBird Check-In can give you a better boarding position. Here’s everything you need to know, including how it works, when it makes sense to pay for it — and how upcoming operational changes could impact its future.
The Days of ‘Transfarency’ Are Over: Southwest to Add Bag Fees, Basic Fares, Dynamic Pricing by Tyler Glatt March 11, 2025 8 Southwest once spent millions promoting "Transfarency" — boasting no hidden fees and free checked bags. But those days are over. The webpage that once touted these values now returns an "Error 404" — a fitting metaphor as checked bag fees, basic economy, and changes to dynamic award pricing are on the way. Here's a recap of what's changing with Southwest.
Southwest Guts Rapid Rewards Earning Rates on Wanna Get Away Fares Without Notice by Mark Jackson March 5, 2025 1 Southwest Airlines has been a customer-focused airline for the entirety of its existence. Now, with new management in place, we've seen a devaluation of points earning on many of its fares put into place overnight.
Southwest Credit Cards: Get Bonus Miles, Travel Perks & a Fast-Track to the Companion Pass by Samantha Holland and Cameron Laufer February 23, 2025 2 Southwest Airlines offers five co-branded credit cards through Chase. Each credit card has its own unique set of perks and benefits. Which one is right will vary from individual to individual. So, let's take a look and see which could make the most sense for you. A limited time Companion Pass welcome offer may be worth considering.
Earn a Promotional Southwest Companion Pass With Just One Round-Trip (Or Two One-Way Flights) by JT Genter April 1, 2025 57 Southwest Airlines just launched a new promotion to help you earn a Companion Pass, but you must act fast. The newest offer lets members earn a temporary Companion Pass after just one eligible roundtrip (or two one-way flights) booked by February 20, 2025 and taken by March 31, 2025. Here are the details of this flash Southwest Companion Pass promotion — and how to register to take advantage of this promotion.
Little-Known Southwest Credit Card Perk: 20% Off Discount Code for Southwest Reward Flights by JT Genter February 17, 2025 2 Southwest credit cardholders should have received a Southwest promo code for 20% off a Southwest Airlines booking using Rapid Rewards points. The latest round of promo codes are available for bookings through January 11, 2026. Here's what to know about this little-known, unofficial Southwest cardholder benefit — including how to find it in your Rapid Rewards account.
Southwest Car Rental Promotions: Up to 35% Off and 2,400 Bonus Points by Skye Class February 4, 2025 0 Car rentals are yet another way for Southwest Rapid Rewards members to earn extra points. Southwest partners with several car rental companies and has different promotions with a couple of them. Through January 2026, Rapid Rewards members can save up to 35% and earn up to 2,400 points on rentals. Here are the details of these promotions.
How To Select Your Companion and Use Your New Southwest Companion Pass by Toni Southam January 17, 2025 13 Have you earned a Southwest Companion Pass in 2025? Or are you on track to do so? If so, this post is your go-to resource for how to use this awesome benefit once you've earned it. Learn how to select or change your designated companion and how to add them to any trip for as little as $5.60 in taxes.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Review: Low-Fee Alternative for Small Businesses by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson January 15, 2025 0 The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card is a good option for occasional Southwest fliers who are looking for a card with a lower annual fee. This card earns a large chunk of points — both from its sign-up bonus and everyday spending — that can be used toward earning a Southwest Companion Pass. The card comes with two Early Bird Check-Ins per year and charges no foreign transaction fees. Here's our full review.
Southwest Promotions: 2X Points on Flights, Bonus Points on Cruises & Hotels, Vacation Package Savings by Tyler Glatt February 11, 2025 2 Southwest Airlines is offering four promotions that can earn you bonus points on cruises and hotels or provide big discounts on Southwest Vacations packages. Here are the details.
How I Saved 175k Points and $889 With the Southwest Companion Pass — And How You Can Get Your Own by JT Genter January 1, 2025 2 Since earning it in early 2023, my wife and I used the Southwest Companion Pass to save over 175,000 Rapid Rewards points and $888 across 31 Southwest flights. Here's an overview of how we did it, plus how you can earn your own Southwest Companion Pass to get buy-one-get-one-free travel on Southwest through December 31, 2026!
Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Card Review: Top-Notch Perks by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson December 31, 2024 68 The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card is a long-term keeper for many business owners. Our detailed review looks at each to help you make an informed decision about whether you should apply for this card.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card Review: The Perks Pay You To Keep the Card by Dan Miller and Ian Snyder December 24, 2024 45 Southwest Airlines offers three personal credit cards with varying benefits and annual fees. Sitting at the top of the bunch is the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card. While its $149 annual fee might sound intimidating, we'll show how the Southwest Priority Card's benefits more than make up for its cost.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card Review: Great for Southwest Loyalists by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson February 6, 2025 1 The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card offers a modest suite of perks yet delivers enough value to warrant a permanent spot in your wallet year-round. For devoted Southwest enthusiasts, this card potentially holds even greater value. Here's our comprehensive review.
Southwest Details Changes Coming to A-List Status: How Assigned Seats Will Work by Tyler Glatt December 17, 2024 1 Stop us if you've heard something similar already this year, but Southwest is planning on making significant changes to its operational model. From assigned seating to premium seating, a not-so-entirely-brand-new international partner airline, and more, there's a lot to unpack. Here's a full rundown, including new details shared this week.
