Southwest Airlines has launched a new status challenge promotion that gives registered Rapid Rewards members the Companion Pass for a month and a half by completing two one-way flights or one round-trip flight by May 24. The Companion Pass is a 2-for-1 that lets you bring a friend with you for “free” when you travel — you just have the pay the taxes on your friend’s ticket.
With the Companion Pass being a golden goose for couples or friends looking to get away, here’s the scoop on this recent Southwest offer.
The details
The promotion is straightforward, but there’s a very limited window of time to utilize it.
- Register here.
- Purchase a paid round-trip flight or two one-way flights by April 5, 2023.
- Travel by May 24, 2023.
If you complete all three requirements, your Companion Pass will be eligible from Aug. 15 through Sept. 30, 2023.
It’s important to note that the flights you book must be paid tickets to qualify. Tickets using Rapid Rewards points are not eligible. However, flights booked on unused LUV vouchers, travel funds or gift cards do count.
In addition, this doesn’t apply to previously-booked flights, so if you have an existing reservation, it won’t count. However, you could try to cancel the ticket and then rebook your travel at current prices using the travel funds from the original itinerary.
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Finally, if you change your itinerary after purchase, the flights may not qualify for the promotion.
Related: Quick Points: How to fly with a friend for almost free with the Southwest Companion Pass
Bottom line
Normally, earning Southwest’s Companion Pass requires 100 one-way flights on Southwest or 135,000 Companion Pass-qualifying points in a year. So, this promotion is a great way to take the Companion Pass program for a test drive later this year.
Just be sure to register and book your ticket by this Wednesday, April 5 — and then complete your flight(s) by May 24.
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