To see if your Southwest Premier Card qualifies for an upgrade, call customer service at 1-800-792-0001. Chase also periodically sends targeted upgrade offers to existing cardholders by email.
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It is worth upgrading to the Southwest Priority Card if you are a frequent flyer with the airline and can afford the $149 annual fee. The card gives people with at least good credit access to perks like a yearly travel credit and free upgraded boarding.
If you were to upgrade your current card, there would be little impact to the credit history of the account. Increasing your credit limit may decrease your credit utilization percentage, which in turn could raise your score a few points.
Once you've had your Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card for at least a year, you can upgrade to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. To do so, just call the number on the back of your card to contact customer service.
You should have high approval odds for a Southwest Airlines credit card with a score of at least 670. You will need to make sure you haven't added at least 5 new cards to your wallet to avoid the Chase 5/24 rule.
In addition to earning points, members can also enjoy perks such as priority boarding a few times each year, travel credits and, depending on the card, progress toward elite status. Plus, access to Southwest's valuable Companion Pass, which will be discussed below.
Southwest® Upgraded Boardings: Each anniversary year you will be reimbursed for the purchase of up to four Upgraded Boardings which are positions A1-A15.
Ask at check-in. Airlines may sell upgrades at a discount when you check-in, either online or at the airport. The closer to the flight departing, the less likely the airline is to sell a cash fare in the upgraded cabin. Thus, they may be open to the idea of offering it to an existing passenger for a discounted price.
If you're choosing between Delta and SouthwestWhen you factor in earnings rates, basic economy considerations, in-flight entertainment and pet friendliness, Southwest just edges out Delta.