How to quickly earn the southwest companion pass?
- 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest® purchases and Rapid Rewards® hotel and car rental partner purchases.
- 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
- 3,000 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary.
- $69 annual fee.
- This card does not offer tier qualifying points (TQPs).
Is earning the southwest companion pass worth it?
Was earning the Companion Pass worth the effort? For us, yes it absolutely was! That being said, there is an opportunity cost. Concentrating our mile-earning on Southwest meant that we were accumulating fewer points in other programs that often have higher value redemptions (e.g. the opportunity to fly business or first class to Europe or Asia).
When to apply for the southwest companion pass?
You should designate a companion at least 21 days in advance to receive a Companion Pass card before your flight. You’ll need the card to board your flight, and it’s nontransferable. You may change your designated companion up to three times each calendar year.
How do I earned the southwest companion pass?
Points that will count toward the Southwest Companion Pass:
- Welcome bonuses earned from Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards co-branded credit cards. ...
- Points earned from spending on Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards co-branded credit cards
- Points earned from the Southwest Shopping portal
- Partner car rentals and hotel stays
- Points earned from the Rapid Rewards Dining program
- Points earned from Rocketmiles
Is Southwest getting rid of companion pass?
For example, if the Companion Pass is earned in March 2021, it will be valid through December 21, 2022. That means that Companion Pass holders get at least a full calendar year of benefiting from a companion ticket on Southwest. You're not even stuck with the same companion all year.
How do you get a Southwest Companion Pass?
You can earn the Southwest Companion Pass by either flying 100 qualifying one-way flights or accumulating 125,000 qualifying points in a calendar year. Once you earn the pass, it's valid for the remainder of the year as well as the entirety of the following year.
How much do you have to spend to get a companion pass?
You'll need to earn 125,000 qualifying points or take 100 qualifying one-way flights in a calendar year to earn the Companion Pass.
How much does a Southwest buddy pass cost?
$5.60 one-wayIt allows you to pick one person to fly with you without paying any airline charges for your travel companion, aside from mandatory taxes and fees, which start at $5.60 one-way.
Will Southwest extend companion pass due to coronavirus?
Southwest Companion Pass changes due to COVID-19 For example, Companion Pass holders who had their pass through December 2020 received an extension through Dec. 31, 2021 because of the pandemic. Southwest also automatically added extra qualifying points and flights to Rapid Rewards accounts opened before Dec.
Does companion pass get priority boarding?
Companions booked via a companion pass are not on the same reservation/confirmation# as the companion pass holder and thus, unfortunately, do not receive the priority boarding benefit.
Does Southwest Companion Pass have to be same person?
Anyone can be your companion After you set your initial companion, you can change it three times in 2022 and then three times in 2023 — if you earn the pass in 2022. This means you can have up to seven different people fly with you on the pass over two different calendar years.
Can you use Southwest Companion Pass to Hawaii?
Southwest had already told us that a Companion Pass will work for Hawaii travel, and indeed, it does. If you can scoop up a $49 (1,950 point) ticket to Hawaii, then two can fly for that price with the Companion Pass. All the companion has to pay are the taxes, which are very minimal to Hawaii as a domestic destination.
Will Southwest extend companion pass to 2022?
Re: Companion pass extension If I earned Companion Pass in 2020, will I get an extension beyond 2021? No. We made it easier for all Members to achieve Companion Pass status in 2020 by awarding boosts for Companion Pass qualifying points and flight credits.
How many times can you use the Southwest Companion Pass?
You may change your designated Companion up to three times each calendar year that you maintain Companion Pass privileges. Any reservation with the current designated Companion would need to be cancelled before changing your designated Companion. To change your Companion, you must call 1-800-435-9792.
Does companion pass get a list?
If you had a Rapid Rewards account as of Dec. 31, 2020, Southwest is giving you a boost toward both A-List elite status and earning the Companion Pass. You'll receive: 15,000 tier qualifying points (TQPs) toward A-List and A-List Preferred status.
Does buying Southwest points go towards Companion Pass?
Points earned through spending using the Rapid Rewards Credit Card will count toward Companion Pass qualification based on when they are posted to your Rapid Rewards account and NOT based on spending date.