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How to get 25k Southwest miles?

After you use your Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card to make at least $40,000 of purchases during the promotion period of 10/1/20-1/31/21 (“Promotion Period”), you will earn 30% in points as a bonus on purchases made on your Rapid Rewards Credit Card during the Promotion Period, up to 25,000 bonus points.



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25,000 Southwest points are worth about $375. How much are 50,000 Southwest points worth? 50,000 Southwest points are worth about $750.

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Spend just $5,000 on purchases within the first three months from opening your account, then benefit from a Companion Pass® that snags your friend or loved free flights into February of next year, plus 30,000 points.

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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card overview Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. 3,000 anniversary points each year.

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To qualify for A-List Preferred status, you'll need to fly 50 Southwest Airlines® one-way qualifying flights (40 one-way qualifying flights starting in January 2024) or earn 70,000 tier qualifying points per calendar year.

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Number of miles needed for a free flight Varies based on the cash ticket price. Generally ranges from 2,600 to over 29,000 points each way.

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Watch for sales (They happen frequently) Southwest has an unofficial but predictable fare sale calendar that drops the prices on some routes nearly every Tuesday. While it's not a published policy, these generally run from Tuesday through Thursday and offer one-way prices on select routes as low as $39.

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Members can use 40OFF in the promo code box when booking to receive the discount. Restrictions, exclusions, and blackout dates apply.

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Southwest isn't always the cheapest airline, but once you factor in a free carry-on and two free checked bags, flying with Southwest can be cost-effective depending on your travel style and destination.

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NOTE: EarlyBird Check-In should not be purchased (1) for Passengers on the same reservation as an A-List or an A-List Preferred Member as they will receive priority boarding or (2) Unaccompanied Minors since they will preboard the flight.

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Southwest follows an open seating style, meaning there are no assigned seats. You'll be assigned a boarding group (either A, B, or C) and position (1-60+) upon check-in, which determines your boarding order. Once on board, you choose your seat. If you're last to board, you likely won't get to sit with your family.

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Although Southwest priority boarding isn't based on the cabin class you fly, you can get the perk by:
  1. Purchasing EarlyBird Check-In or Upgraded Boarding.
  2. Carrying a credit card that offers priority boarding benefits.
  3. Purchasing a higher fare ticket.
  4. Being an elite member.


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