Individuals must enroll separately and may not pool or combine points with other Members. Except as specifically approved by Southwest, corporations and other entities may not be enrolled as Members. Member is limited to one account.

Excellent question! The short answer is yes, you can combine Southwest Rapid Rewards points from two accounts, but there are specific rules, limitations, and a fee involved.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of how it works:

The Official Method: Points Transfer

Southwest allows you to transfer points between Rapid Rewards accounts through a system called “Combine Points.”

Key Details: Fee: Transfers incur a fee of $10 per 1,000 points transferred (with a $70 minimum fee). This means transferring any amount up to 6,999 points costs $70. Transferring 7,000 points costs $70, 8,000 points costs $80, and so on. Minimum/Maximum: You can transfer a minimum of 1,000 points. There is no stated maximum, but both accounts must be at least 30 days old. Process: You initiate the transfer online through your Rapid Rewards account. You’ll need the recipient’s Rapid Rewards number and last name. The transfer is usually instant. Non-Refundable: The transfer fee is non-refundable, and transferred points cannot be reversed. Family Pooling? No. Unlike some other airline programs (e.g., British Airways Household Account), Southwest does not offer a free points pooling option for families.

The Smart Alternative: Book Travel for Someone Else

Because of the high fee, the most common and cost-effective strategy is not to transfer points, but to use your points to book a ticket for the person on the other account.

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