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.
Southwest Airlines Is Selling A-List Elite Status — But Should You Buy It? by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter December 31, 2024 0 Southwest Airlines is offering Rapid Rewards members the chance to buy their way to the top! Until December 30, 2024, Southwest is allowing members to buy enough Tier Qualifying Points to earn A-List elite status. But, this elite status isn't cheap. So is it even worth it, especially with coming changes to Southwest's seating policies? Let's take a look.
Earn Up to 25X Rapid Rewards Points by Donating To Select Charities Through December 31 by Skye Class January 1, 2025 0 Want to earn some extra Southwest points while helping make a difference? Through the end of the year, Southwest Rapid Rewards members can earn up to 25X points on donations of $25 or more to eligible charities. Here's a look at the two promotions on offer and how to score bonus points.
Will the Recent Changes to Southwest’s Cash + Points Feature Make It Worth Using? by Tyler Glatt January 4, 2025 2 Earlier last year, Southwest introduced "Cash + Points" — a booking option that allows travelers to pay with two currencies. But with changes rolling out for 2025, it's worth revisiting Southwest's Cash + Points option.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card: Earn Southwest Points for a Low Annual Fee by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson April 12, 2025 36 The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card is one of three personal Southwest credit cards, and it's the one with the lowest annual fee. Here's what you should know about it, so you can decide if the Southwest Plus Card is the right Southwest card for you.
Do Southwest Points Expire? Everything You Need To Know About Rapid Rewards Points Expiration by Sam Helmy November 17, 2024 56 Southwest Rapid Rewards has one of the most generous points expiration policies around. With some planning, you can focus your attention on earning and redeeming your points and not worry too much about your points expiring.
All About the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Dining Program by Samantha Holland March 18, 2025 0 Earn extra Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards through the Southwest Dining program. Enrollment is easy and free: Simply link your card, find participating restaurants, and start earning points. With milestone and limited-time bonuses, you'll earn even more points towards your next flight.
Shortcuts to Airline Elite Status With Status Match or Fast Track Opportunities by Senitra Horbrook and Skye Class March 26, 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 current opportunities.
Southwest Adds the Option to Change Companion Pass Designee Online by JT Genter September 16, 2024 1 The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best perks in points and miles, unlocking buy-one-get-one-free travel with a designated companion. While you've always been able to select your initial companion online, changing your companion has required calling Southwest.... at least until today. Southwest just added the ability to change your Southwest Companion Pass online! Here's how.
The Ultimate Guide To Earning a Southwest Companion Pass by Senitra Horbrook and Joe Petrovic April 17, 2025 65 The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to fly with one other person for free (plus taxes and fees). To help you plan your earning strategy, we’ve summarized all of the ways you can earn the Southwest Companion Pass this year.
Five New Southwest Promotions Will Help You Earn A-List Elite Status Faster by Tyler Glatt December 1, 2024 0 If you're in the process of qualifying for Southwest A-List or A-List Preferred status, five new promotions will help you get there a little faster. Here's an overview of the new ways to earn extra tier qualifying points and how to register to take part in the offer.
Chase Extends ‘Pay Yourself Back’ on Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards by Max Prosperi October 15, 2024 0 Chase has extended the Pay Yourself Back benefit on all Southwest Rapid Rewards co-branded cards. With Pay Yourself Back, eligible cardholders can "pay themselves back" using Rapid Rewards points earned when using their card. Here are the new categories, how to Pay Yourself Back, and whether it's a good deal.
Score Up to 80,000 Bonus Points Through Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Credit Card Offers by Jess Farley April 17, 2025 10 Southwest Airlines is regularly praised for its top-value airfares, flexible travel rules, and the many destinations it serves. Simply, there's a lot to LUV about Southwest. And if you fly the airline with any frequency, it's worth considering the benefits of adding a Southwest co-branded credit card to your wallet. Not to mention, you can earn a stack of Rapid Rewards points when you apply for one and meet the minimum spending requirements. Let's examine the benefits of the Southwest cards to see if one is right for you.
When Should You Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Southwest? by Kennedy Miller and Tyler Glatt June 10, 2025 9 Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards program is a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards. You can transfer Chase points to Rapid Rewards at a 1:1 ratio if you have an Ultimate Rewards-earning credit card. Not all redemption opportunities are created equal, though; check out our analysis of when it does and doesn't make sense to transfer points to Southwest.
20X Southwest Rapid Rewards Points for Carbon Offset Donations to Mark Earth Day by Skye Class April 22, 2024 4 In celebration of Earth Day 2024, Southwest is offering Rapid Rewards members the ability to earn 20 Rapid Rewards points for every dollar donated through the Southwest Carbon Offset program now through May 19, 2024. Here are the details about the Southwest Carbon Offset program, and how you can maximize your points through this promotion.
How Much Are Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Points Worth? by Tyler Glatt April 5, 2024 0 Whether you've got a stash of Rapid Rewards in your Southwest Airlines account or you're eyeballing a five-digit welcome offer on a co-branded credit card, you might wonder what those points are worth. Here's a look at the value of Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards points.
What Is Southwest Upgraded Boarding, and How To Get it for Free by Samantha Holland May 29, 2024 2 Southwest Airlines may have an unusual seating policy and boarding system, but perks like Upgraded Boarding can help you skip the line. Learn the ins and outs of Upgraded Boarding, including which credit cards offer the benefit plus a step-by-step purchasing tutorial.
How the Southwest Airlines Boarding Process Works: A Guide by Samantha Holland January 23, 2024 0 Southwest Airlines may have an unconventional boarding process, but there are multiple paid and free methods to improve your experience. 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.
Why I’m Giving up My Alaska MVP Status to Fly Southwest Airlines in 2024 by Samantha Holland December 10, 2023 0 After years of being loyal to Alaska Airlines — and despite living just 30 minutes from an Alaska hub — this AwardWallet writer is switching her loyalty to Southwest Airlines. The alure of the Southwest Companion Pass and incredible card bonuses were too much to pass up.
Lots to Love: 6 Reasons Why Southwest Rapid Rewards Is the Easiest Airline Loyalty Program by Tyler Glatt November 23, 2023 17 It's easy to see why members consider Southwest Rapid Rewards the most customer-friendly airline rewards program. Southwest points never expire, are ultra-easy to use, and you won't pay any change or cancellation fees if your plans change. Here's six reasons why we consider Rapid Rewards the easiest loyalty program to use.
Win a Mystery Trip With the Southwest Destination: Love Sweepstakes by Skye Class November 18, 2023 0 Fancy a mystery trip focusing on barbecues, pickleball, or Western TV? Southwest has launched a sweepstakes called Destination: Love, giving members a chance to win a trip to one of three theme-specific destinations: Texas, Florida, or Montana. Here are the details.
Southwest To Devalue Rapid Rewards by 4% In 2024 by Tyler Glatt November 11, 2023 1 If you've read your most recent Rapid Rewards statement, you might have noticed that Southwest Airlines has scheduled a 4% devaluation to its Rapid Rewards program on January 1, 2024. Here's what we know about the impending devaluation.
Free Drinks and Easier Status Among Southwest Airlines Rapids Rewards Changes for 2024 by Jenna Hansen January 9, 2024 0 Over the next few months, Southwest is making changes to its Rapid Rewards program. Changes include the ability to make cash + points bookings, reaching status more easily by reducing required flight segments and spending on Southwest credit cards, and giving A-List Preferred members two free premium drinks. Check out this article to learn all of the details about these exciting changes.
