Tag: Southwest Airlines (Rapid Rewards)

When Should You Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Southwest?

January 8, 2026 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.

Kennedy Miller & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

How Much Are Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Points Worth?

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.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Why I’m Giving up My Alaska MVP Status to Fly Southwest Airlines in 2024

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.

Samantha Holland

Southwest To Devalue Rapid Rewards by 4% In 2024

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.

Tyler Glatt

Free Drinks and Easier Status Among Southwest Airlines Rapids Rewards Changes for 2024

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.

Jenna Hansen

How a Last-Second Southwest Award Saved the Day

August 15, 2023 0

I try to avoid connecting flights. This time, it wasn't possible, and a series of delays made it clear I wouldn't get home in time for work the next morning. Here's how using last-minute Southwest awards provides the best insurance plan in case problems arise during your trip.

Ryan Flanigan

Southwest Raises Requirements for Companion Pass, Program Changes

October 23, 2022 4

Southwest Airlines has implemented changes to the Rapid Rewards program, including increasing the requirements for Companion Pass, a Rapid Rewards cardholder bonus, etc. Here are the changes that took effect on January 1, 2023.

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Southwest Airlines Removes Expiration of Flight Credits

July 30, 2022 2

Southwest Airlines just announced yet another benefit for its flyers. This time, it's removing the expiration of Southwest flight credits. This is great news, especially as other airlines are removing benefits, dramatically increasing surcharge fees, etc.

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Last Chance: Convert Southwest Travel Funds to Rapid Rewards Points (And Why You Should)

December 14, 2020 17

A few months after it was teased, Southwest started allowing loyalty members to convert Southwest travel funds into Rapid Rewards points in August. And we were surprised that the conversion rate was much better than expected! If you haven't already taken advantage of this, December 15 is your last chance to transfer existing travel funds to Rapid Rewards points.

Patrick Stouffer