Southwest Cardholders Can Earn 2X Companion Pass-Qualifying Points This Quarter — Here’s How by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce January 12, 2026 2 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 eligible categories and how to enroll to earn double Companion Pass-qualifying points through March 31.
Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards Points With a 50% Discount by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt January 9, 2026 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.
Use This Promo Code to Save Up to 30% on Southwest Rapid Rewards Bookings by Tyler Glatt January 6, 2026 28 Southwest Airlines is offering a new promo code for up to 30% off the base fare of one-way or round-trip Basic and Choice bookings made with cash or Rapid Rewards points. This offer is available for new reservations made by January 8, 2026, for travel within the continental United States. Here's the promo code to use.
Southwest to Partner With Turkish Airlines — Here’s What to Expect Starting Early 2026 by Harrison Pierce December 19, 2025 0 A year ago, Southwest didn't have a single international airline partner. This week, Southwest announced its sixth international airline partnership: Turkish Airlines. Beginning January 2026, you will be able to book an itinerary that includes flights operated by both Southwest and Turkish Airlines. Here's what you need to know about this new partnership.
Southwest Upgraded Boarding, Priority Boarding, and How To Board Early for Free by Samantha Holland and Jenna Hansen December 5, 2025 2 Southwest Airlines is moving from open seating to assigned seats. This process includes a move from Upgraded Boarding to Priority Boarding. Check out this article to learn everything about the two early boarding options and how to secure them for free for your flight.
Getaways by Southwest Vacations: Save Up to $500 on Vacation Packages & Check Bags for Free by Skye Class November 13, 2025 0 If you want to save money on a vacation package and earn Rapid Rewards points at the same time, now’s a great time to book through Getaways by Southwest. On eligible bookings, you can save up to $500 on select international vacation packages or $250 on select domestic packages. Here are the details.
Southwest Week of Wow Promotions: Up to 5k Bonus Points on Cruises, 3k on 2+ Night Stays by Tyler Glatt December 5, 2025 5 For a limited time, you can earn 3,000 bonus points on eligible two-night stays booked through Southwest Hotels and up to 5,000 bonus points on Carnival Cruise Line voyages booked through Southwest Cruises. Here are all the details on these Week of Wow promotions.
Shortcuts to Airline Elite Status With Status Match or Fast Track Opportunities by Senitra Horbrook and Skye Class November 3, 2025 3 Earning airline elite status doesn't have to be so hard. Many airlines offer customers easier routes to elite status. Whether through a status match, a fast track, or a challenge, earning airline elite status is within reach for even the most casual of travelers. Here's a look at the latest opportunities.
Earn Statement Credits, Companion Pass-Qualifying Points, and More With the New Southwest Debit Card by Mark Jackson and Tyler Glatt October 29, 2025 0 After months of teasing a rewards-earning debit card, Southwest's brand new Rapid Rewards® Debit Card is open for applications! Here's everything you need to know about its benefits (of which there are several), fees, and how to apply.
Chase Launches First-Ever Transfer Bonus to Southwest Rapid Rewards — But Only for a Couple Weeks by Tyler Glatt October 23, 2025 0 Chase Ultimate Rewards just launched one of the rarest transfer bonuses you’ll see: a 25% bonus to Southwest Rapid Rewards. This one won’t be around for long, as it’s only available through November 6, 2025. Let’s quickly go over the terms and conditions before deciding whether this is a deal worth jumping on before it disappears.
How to Earn a Southwest Companion Pass Through 2027 With Southwest Credit Cards by Erik Paquet and Harrison Pierce December 27, 2025 8 The Southwest Companion Pass is arguably the most valuable perk in airline travel today. If you want to earn a Companion Pass through to the end of 2027, we're here to show you how. Check out our latest strategy guide on how to pick up the Companion Pass for the better part of two years by leveraging Southwest credit cards.
Points of Interest: New Path to Marriott Elite Status, Southwest Standby Restrictions, Wyndham Vacasa Limits, and More by Tyler Glatt October 4, 2025 0 The past three months have been quite eventful for points and miles news. But amidst big headlines, a number of smaller ones slipped under the radar. So, here’s a roundup of the niche points and miles updates to Marriott, Southwest, Delta, Accor, and more that you may have missed over the past few months.
Southwest Airlines Boarding Process: How it Currently Works and How It’s Changing in January 2026 by Samantha Holland and Cameron Laufer September 24, 2025 0 Southwest Airlines will be changing their boarding process. There are multiple paid and free methods to improve your boarding experience — both now and with the new system. Whether through earning elite status, using credit card perks, or purchasing early boarding, we're going over all the ways to ensure you get a great seat on your next flight.
Southwest Flight Credit Expiration Rules: What Travelers Need to Know by Scott Sikes August 31, 2025 3 In case you missed it, Southwest Airlines ended its popular policy of never-expiring flight credits. Starting May 28, 2025, all new credits now come with an expiration date — with funds expiring in as little as 6 months from purchase! Here’s a breakdown of how the new rules work and what travelers should know to avoid losing value.
Southwest Partners With EVA Air — Here’s How This Partnership Works So Far by Tyler Glatt August 26, 2025 1 A year ago, Southwest Airlines had no international airline partners. Now it has three. The newest addition is EVA Air, which is particularly interesting because it makes the second Taiwan-based carrier Southwest has partnered with. And bookings are already live but with limitations. Here's what you need to know.
Earn a Promotional Southwest Companion Pass With Just One Round-Trip (Or Two One-Way Flights) by JT Genter August 25, 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). Here are the details and how to register for this limited-time promotion.
Getaways by Southwest Airlines: Earn Points on Vacation Packages, Get Two Free Bags, and More by Cameron Laufer August 22, 2025 0 Southwest has launched a vacation package booking platform, called Getaways by Southwest. You can now earn Rapid Rewards points when booking your vacation -- and get two free bags. In this post, we'll cover all you need to know about this new booking platform.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Promotions: 2X Points on Flights, Up to 20k Bonus Points, and More by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt September 1, 2025 13 At almost any given time, Southwest Airlines runs a few Rapid Rewards bonus point promotions to help you grow your account balance. Right now, there’s a new offer to earn double points on flights, another to earn up to 20,000 bonus points after taking a certain number of flights that ends soon, and more. Here are the details.
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’s A-List Elite Status Match Can Help You Save On Future Travel — Here’s How to Apply by Tyler Glatt July 30, 2025 1 Southwest offers a straightforward status match that you can take advantage of more than once over the life of your account. It’s simple to match and get A-List benefits, which you can extend by booking a few qualifying one-way or round-trip flights. Here's how it works.
New Benefits, Higher Fees: All About the Southwest Airlines Credit Card Portfolio Overhaul by Tyler Glatt July 24, 2025 7 Change, change, and more change. That’s been the story for Southwest Airlines this year. And now, there’s more on the way. Southwest’s lineup of Chase-issued credit cards is getting a fairly major overhaul. In short, the changes boil down to “new and enhanced benefits” — accompanied by higher annual fees. Here are all the details.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Guide: How the 2025 Changes Are Reshaping the Program by Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson July 19, 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, variable award pricing, and adding bag fees — 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 January 9, 2026 18 Southwest Rapid Rewards credit cardholders are being targeted to earn 25% bonus points after spending $3,000 through March 31, 2026. Here are the details and how to register for this quarterly promotion.
Southwest Rapid Rewards: Is There Anything Left to Luv? by Cameron Laufer and Tyler Glatt June 30, 2025 17 Despite recent changes, there still may be reasons to look at flying Southwest Airlines. Their convenient route maps, low award prices, and no change or cancellation fees are all positives. Plus, with ways to avoid new bag fees and the popular Companion Pass still in tact, there may still be reasons to luv Rapid Rewards.
Guide to Southwest’s Icelandair Partnership: How to Book, Earn Points, and Add a Stopover by Mark Jackson and Cameron Laufer June 29, 2025 3 Southwest’s partnership with Icelandair opens the door to new international travel opportunities. You can now book joint itineraries from several Southwest cities to Iceland — and even add a stopover on your way to Europe. Here's what travelers can expect, how to earn Rapid Rewards points on these bookings, and what’s coming next for this expanding partnership.
New Benefits in 2025: How to Earn and Maximize Southwest A-List and A-List Preferred Elite Status by Senitra Horbrook June 4, 2025 0 Many people assume Southwest's lack of lounges and lie-flat seats mean its elite status isn't worth holding, but it can definitely improve your travel experience. Here’s how you can earn A-List and A-List Preferred elite status with Southwest Airlines, plus some tips on how you can use that status to improve your travels.
Southwest Slashes Same-Day Change Benefit for A-List Elites — Here’s The New Policy by JT Genter May 29, 2025 3 Southwest just quietly removed a major elite perk. As of May 28, A-List and A-List Preferred members can no longer get free same-day confirmed changes as an elite perk. Here's how the updated same-day change and standby policies work — and what travelers need to know to keep their flexibility when flying Southwest.
How to Supercharge Your Rapid Rewards Balance by Booking Through Southwest Hotels by Mark Jackson May 25, 2025 0 Southwest Hotels is a program you may not have heard of, but if you’re aiming to earn a Companion Pass, it’s worth learning about. Your next hotel stay could earn you a surprising number of Rapid Rewards points if you book through this platform. Here’s how it works.
