How a Last-Second Southwest Award Saved the Day by Ryan Flanigan 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.
Earn Southwest A-List Elite Status Faster Through Flying and Card Spending Promotions by Sam Helmy March 7, 2023 0 Southwest Airlines is offering three different promotions to make reaching A-List status easier in 2023. Now through May 31, earn 2X Tier-Qualifying Points on revenue fares, award flights earn Tier-Qualifying Points, and Southwest co-brand credit cardholders earn bonus tier points for everyday spending on their cards. But you'll need to register first. Here's how to do so.
Southwest Airlines Extends Companion Pass Validity, Earning Period by Skye Class January 2, 2023 11 Southwest Airlines suffered catastrophic cancellations over the Christmas holidays. In an effort to help travelers affected by its mass cancellations, Southwest is offering an extension to the validity of expiring Companion Pass and A-List status. Plus, travelers will get an extra month to qualify for a 2023 Companion Pass and/or A-List status. Here's what you need to know about these extensions.
Southwest Raises Requirements for Companion Pass, Program Changes by Skye Class 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.
New Offer to Earn Southwest A-List Elite Status Faster by Sam Helmy September 27, 2022 0 Through November 30, 2022, you can register to have all your Southwest reward flights count towards your tier status segment qualification. Also, if you purchase a Southwest fare for cash, you can earn double elite qualifying points.
Purchase Southwest Airlines Upgraded Boarding Online Starting at $30 by Skye Class September 23, 2022 1 Southwest Airlines recently extended the period for purchasing an Upgraded Boarding pass for A1-15 boarding positions. The option is available online from 24 hours up to 30 minutes before the flight. Upgrades are as little as $30 per segment.
Southwest Airlines Removes Expiration of Flight Credits by Skye Class 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.
Choose Your Southwest Promotion for Bonus Points this Spring (Bonus Companion Pass, Rapid Rewards Points) by Skye Class April 11, 2022 17 Southwest Airlines just launched a round of new spring promotions. Some targeted members are getting a choice between three options: 10,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points, 15,000 tier qualifying points, or 50,000 Companion Pass qualifying points. Did you get targeted, and what benefits were offered to you? Here's how to check.
Extend Your Southwest A-List Status Until December 31, 2022 with Just 4 One-Way Flights by Skye Class August 25, 2021 10 Southwest is sending out emails to Rapid Rewards members to extend their A-List Status Until December 31, 2022, after completing just 4 one-way flights (or 2 round-trip flights) between August 19 and November 19, 2021. This promotion may be targeted. If you're a current A-List or A-List Preferred elite, check your email to see if you received this offer.
Today Only: Earn 50X Rapid Rewards Points on Southwest Purchases on Chase Southwest Cards by Toni Southam June 11, 2021 8 Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 50th birthday with all kinds of promotions - like a sweepstakes and deals on earning miles. Today (June 11) only, Southwest co-branded credit cardholders will earn 50x Rapid Rewards points on qualifying Southwest purchases. The offer is good on up to $100 in purchases (5,000 total points).
Enter to Win Your Share of 50 Million Points in Southwest Airlines 50th Anniversary Sweepstakes by Skye Class June 5, 2021 23 In celebration of Southwest Airline's 50th Anniversary on June 18, 2021, the LUV airlines launched a sweepstakes to give away 50 million points to Rapid Rewards members. You can win up to 1,000,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points, a $500 Southwest gift card, or a Southwest Promotion Companion Pass and 25,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points.
Check to See if You’re Targeted for Free Southwest A-List Elite Status by Skye Class May 11, 2021 26 Southwest Airlines is offering select Rapid Rewards members A-List status now through June 30, 2021. Here's the link to check if you're targeted and the benefits of A-List status that you might get.
Southwest Devalues Rapid Rewards Program, More Points Now Needed for Award Flights by Max Prosperi April 15, 2021 23 Southwest Airlines just made some very unwelcomed changes to the airline's Rapid Rewards program. Without notice, Southwest reduced the value of Rapid Rewards points. You'll now need more Rapid Rewards points to make the same award travel redemptions.
Southwest Extends Companion Passes (Again), Offers a Status Boost for 2021 by Patrick Stouffer January 15, 2021 18 It's Southwest deja-vu! Just like we saw in spring 2020, Southwest is offering an extension to 2019 Companion Pass holders and offering all members a boost towards earning elite status in 2021. Plus, some Southwest co-branded cardholders can now spend all the way to A-List status. But, unfortunately, one group of loyalists are getting the short end of the stick.
Last Chance: Convert Southwest Travel Funds to Rapid Rewards Points (And Why You Should) by Patrick Stouffer 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.
Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards To Southwest Rapid Rewards With a 20% Bonus by Patrick Stouffer October 2, 2020 7 Chase just announced its third-ever transfer bonus for Ultimate Rewards points, this time to Southwest Rapid Rewards. Through the end of October, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Southwest and receive a 20% bonus. This presents a unique opportunity for those who regularly fly Southwest, offering up to 1.8¢ per point in value on Southwest award redemptions.
Airlines Offering Bonus Miles, Incredibly Generous Rebooking Options for Booking Flights Now by Patrick Stouffer May 17, 2020 34 Airlines are doing everything in their power to convince people to book travel for 2020. It's hard to guess if it will be safe to do so. However, between bonus points, double flight earnings, and the most flexible change/cancellation policy we've ever seen, things are definitely starting to get interesting.
Airline, Hotel Programs Begin Limiting Non-Travel Redemption Options by Patrick Stouffer March 27, 2020 38 Three loyalty programs have now suspended the ability to redeem points for most non-travel-related rewards, blaming circumstances resulting from COVID-19. More airline and hotel loyalty programs may follow suit with similar restrictions in the coming days/weeks as travel companies try to preserve cash.
Turo Rentals and Southwest Airlines Partner Up for Points by Skye Class August 2, 2019 19 Turo Rentals and Southwest Airlines have partnered up. Now you can earn up to 30,000 Rapid Rewards points with Southwest when you rent and list your car on Turo Rentals.
Southwest Status Match Challenge by Sam Helmy June 10, 2018 9 Southwest has announced a status match challenge, where you will receive A-List status for 90 days, in which time you need to complete 3 roundtrips or 6 one-way trips with Southwest to extend your status for 12 months.
2,500 Southwest Points If You Wait At TSA Pre✓ For More Than 10 Minutes by Sam Helmy May 22, 2018 27 Southwest has announced a promotion at Oakland airport that will give you 2,500 Rapid Rewards points if you wait for more than 10 minutes at TSA Pre✓. The promotion is a trial at Oakland Airport OAK only and will run through June 29, 2018.
Chase Adds Restrictions to Southwest Consumer Cards by Sam Helmy April 14, 2018 11 Chase has added eligibility restrictions to the consumer versions of its Southwest Credit Cards. The new eligibility criteria affect the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card, and Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card. The change may make getting the Southwest Companion Pass a little more difficult going forward.
Southwest Tweaks the Value of Rapid Reward Points by Sam Helmy April 11, 2018 26 Southwest has announced an adjustment to the value of Rapid Rewards when redeeming for airfare. Unlike most adjustments in the industry, this one is both good and bad depending on the type of tickets you normally redeem your Rapid Rewards -- but the least expensive tickets are going up in price.
Win up to 1,000,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards Points by Sam Helmy March 16, 2018 43 Southwest has launched a massive giveaway of points. California residents will win most of the points, but non-residents have the chance to win a one-time 100,000 points lottery.
