{"id":50693,"date":"2026-04-10T13:40:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=50693"},"modified":"2026-04-13T11:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:17:56","slug":"southwest-deals-promotions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-deals-promotions\/","title":{"rendered":"Act Fast: Register to Earn 2X Rapid Rewards Points on Southwest Flights Through Early July"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Update: The registration and booking window has closed. Eligible travel must be completed by July 1, 2026.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you've been looking for an easy way to grow your Rapid Rewards balance by flying, listen up. Southwest Airlines just launched a new offer for double bonus points, but you'll need to act fast since the ultra-short booking window is about to close.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what to know about this promotion and how to register.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Earn_2X_Bonus_Points_on_Southwest_Flights_Through_July_1\">Earn 2X Bonus Points on Southwest Flights Through July 1<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s been a while since we\u2019ve seen a Southwest Airlines promotion offering bonus points. And even though a new one just launched, it won\u2019t be around for long.<\/p>\n<p>This new offer awards <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southwest.com\/loyalty\/myaccount\/promotion-detail?id=2-5JQAR14B\" rel=\"noopener\">double Rapid Rewards points<\/a> when you <strong>register and book qualifying flights by April 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT<\/strong>, then <strong>complete your travels by July 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257789\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"900\/212\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-257789 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WN-2X-Apr2026.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Southwest Airlines 2x promo\" width=\"900\" height=\"212\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WN-2X-Apr2026.png 1904w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WN-2X-Apr2026-750x176.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WN-2X-Apr2026-900x212.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WN-2X-Apr2026-768x181.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WN-2X-Apr2026-1536x361.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Southwest Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>For this offer, a qualifying flight is a \u201cone-way revenue flight on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city, including any intermediate stops and or connections, or a round-trip revenue flight on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city and back to the originating airport or carrier-recognized co-terminal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll earn double points on the base fare, excluding taxes and fees. That means twice the standard earnings rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Choice Extra:<\/strong> 14X points per dollar (28X total)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choice Preferred:<\/strong> 10X points per dollar (20X total)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choice:<\/strong> 6X points per dollar (12X total)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Basic:<\/strong> 2X points per dollar (4X total)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Per the terms and conditions, there\u2019s no maximum number of bonus points you can earn from this promotion, so you can book multiple flights after registering to maximize your earnings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/how-to-earn-southwest-companion-pass\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ultimate Guide to Earning a Southwest Companion Pass<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Key_terms\">Key terms<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southwest.com\/loyalty\/myaccount\/promotion-detail?id=2-5JQAR14B\" rel=\"noopener\">Earn double Rapid Rewards points<\/a> when you <strong>register and book by April 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT<\/strong>, and <strong>travel by July 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Travel booked or flown before registering for this promotion is not eligible.<\/li>\n<li>Qualifying flights include those operated by Southwest Airlines and paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers, gift cards, flight credits, or Cash + Points.<\/li>\n<li>For Cash + Points bookings, points are earned only on the portion of the base fare paid in U.S. dollars.<\/li>\n<li>Bonus points are awarded in addition to standard flight earnings through Rapid Rewards and do not count toward A-List, A-List Preferred, or Companion Pass qualification.<\/li>\n<li>Bonus points will post within 72 hours after completing your trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/points-and-cash\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest Cash + Points: Is It Worth Using?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love bonus points? Even if you\u2019re not thrilled with all the recent changes at Southwest Airlines, it\u2019s still possible to rack up plenty with this offer, and the airline still delivers solid value for award flights. Just be sure to <strong>register and book eligible flights by the April 12, 2026, deadline<\/strong> so you don\u2019t miss out.<\/p>\n<p><em>Looking for other ways to earn bonus Southwest points? Check out these current Southwest card offers:<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-chase\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/93\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CardArt-SouthwestRapidRewardsPlusCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Plus Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 80,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"520080\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-plus\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$99<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"520080\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005150&type=3&u1=dfe122ee788e61897e12667bfde1e73a&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent on Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and grocery stores on the first $5,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/93\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CardArt-SouthwestRapidRewardsPriorityCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Priority Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Priority Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 90,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"4048122\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-priority\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$229<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048122\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005153&type=3&u1=326541d047e448b41379ef2af688fd82&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>4X points per $1 spent on all Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/93\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CardArt-SouthwestRapidRewardsPerformanceBusinessCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Performance Business Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Performance Business Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 80,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"4048165\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/performance-business\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$299<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005149&type=3&u1=1944d3e46f77d214cff59fd3b0a66575&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>4X points per $1 spent on Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 on hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent on rideshare<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Earn_2X_Bonus_Points_on_Southwest_Flights_Through_July_1\">Earn 2X Bonus Points on Southwest Flights Through July 1<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Key_terms\">Key terms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve been looking for an easy way to grow your Rapid Rewards balance by flying, listen up. Southwest Airlines just launched a new offer for double bonus points, but you&#8217;ll need to act fast since the ultra-short booking window is about to close. Here\u2019s what to know about this promotion and how to register.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":80,"featured_media":219202,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"default","_google_business_share_type":"default","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12069],"tags":[13888,12757],"coauthors":[36432],"class_list":["post-50693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-deals","tag-southwest-rapid-rewards"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/80"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50693"}],"version-history":[{"count":51,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":258117,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50693\/revisions\/258117"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/219202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50693"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=50693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}