Will Southwest companion pass be extended?

Re: Has Southwest offered to Extend A Plus or Companion Pass? A-List and Companion Pass has been extended to 1/31/2023. Thank you Southwest!



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How do you become an A-lister on Southwest? Southwest's A-List status is achieved by taking 25 one-way flights or earning 35,000 tier-qualifying points (TQPs).

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40,000 Southwest points are worth around $532 when redeemed for airfare. While Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards points are most valuable when redeemed for Travel, they're also redeemable for gift cards, hotel stays, merchandise, and more.

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  1. The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to fly with a companion for only the cost of taxes and fees.
  2. To earn the Companion Pass, you need to accumulate 135,000 qualifying points in a calendar year.
  3. If you time it right, your companion can fly with you for (nearly) free for almost two years.


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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 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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How to earn the Southwest Companion Pass. Earning the Companion Pass requires accruing 135,000 qualifying points or taking 100 qualifying one-way flights in a calendar year.

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You CAN change who flies as your companion based on the details below: The Companion Pass card is not transferrable. The Member may, however, change his/her designated Companion and request issuance of a new Companion Pass card up to three (3) times each calendar year that the Member maintains Companion Pass status.

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While the best time to purchase tickets on can Southwest vary a little, a general rule of thumb is to shop Tuesday at 3 p.m. eastern time when the airline has matched other airline sale prices.

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Once selected and as available, Upgraded Boarding can be added to one or more flight segments in the itinerary. On Southwest.com, navigate to the “Check-In” window and enter the confirmation number. The Upgraded Boarding option is displayed below the flight's itinerary.

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In fact, it costs $10 for every 1,000 Southwest points you want to transfer to someone else! While this is much less than buying Southwest points, it still seems a very high price to pay just to transfer points.

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You can use travel funds to rebook and change a Wanna Get Away fare to an Anytime or Business Select one, but you can't use travel funds to pay for Upgraded Boarding or buy EarlyBird Check-In.

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All Companion Voucher bookings must originate and return to the UK. 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.

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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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While there are numerous benefits to maintaining the Southwest Rapid Reward® credit cards in your wallet, including the ongoing Rapid Rewards points earning on all purchases, bonus points earned on Southwest purchases, yearly bonus points and relatively low annual fees, you will not lose your Companion Pass if you ...

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