What happens if you cancel a companion pass?

If the member's ticket is canceled, the companion's ticket will also be canceled. And if the pass holder changes his or her ticket, the companion's ticket must also be changed to match. The designated companion will be required to pay for their ticket if the pass holder doesn't travel with them.



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You can't change your flight while there is a companion reservation accompanying it. You will need to cancel the companion reservation, change your flight, re-add companion. To cancel the companion reservation: In your account go to upcoming trips.

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First, you don't have two companion passes so don't think you can book two companions. You have one CP and can have one companion. You cannot earn CP multiple times concurrently. If your son also has a companion pass then he can also designate one companion.

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The Mileage Plan™ member who owns the companion fare code must either be one of the travelers or the purchaser of the reservation. If the member is allowing two travelers to use his or her companion fare code, then the member's name must match the name on the credit card used to purchase the reservation.

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Reservations are required for all Companion Pass travel. You must book your flight prior to booking your designated Companion's flight. After booking your flight, visit the My Trips section of your account. Find your flight in the Upcoming section and click on Add Companion link.

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So if you, for instance, signed up for one of the cards and achieved the Companion Pass status through earning the qualifying points from a combination of credit card spend and flights booked, you would not lose the pass if you were to close the card at a later date.

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You may not sell or barter your companion certificate. Any companion certificates acquired through prohibited transactions are void and will not be honored for travel.

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Can I upgrade to First Class with my companion fare? Yes. When traveling on a companion fare, you are eligible for all upgrades we offer. You can upgrade using miles, elite + companion upgrades, guest upgrades, or paid upgrades that may be offered at check-in.

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In your account go to upcoming trips. On the flight you want to change click companion details then cancel that reservation. It will show you the associated companion pass holder confirmation number as being unaffected by the change.

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Taxes/Fees: The fare for Companion tickets requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Taxes and fees depend on the itinerary.

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You must redeem your companion certificate by its expiration date, usually 12 months after issue, but your travel can take place up to 12 months from your booking date. The Mileage Plan member who owns the companion fare code must either be one of the travelers or the purchaser of the reservation.

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The Companion Pass is valid from the date earned through the end of the next calendar year. For example, if the Companion Pass is earned in March 2024, it will be valid through December 31, 2025. That means Companion Pass holders get at least a full calendar year of benefiting from a companion ticket on Southwest.

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Outbound travel must take place before the expiry date on the Companion Voucher however inbound travel can take place after the expiry date of the Companion Voucher. Companion Vouchers are non extendable and non transferable. Once travel using the Companion Voucher has been booked no name changes are allowed.

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Anyone can earn a Companion Pass - there is no age limit.

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The cheapest way to get a business or first-class ticket is to buy an economy ticket then buy an upgrade. You can either do this immediately after booking or look for last-minute upgrades as your travel date approaches. The price for premium cabin fares decreases as you get closer to departure.

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Many airlines offer complimentary upgrades as a perk of elite status. The exact process differs from one airline to the next, but often, the higher-tier status you have, the more luck you'll have. That means, unless you're a higher-level elite member, you may be low on the waiting list for an upgrade.

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