Tag: Rapid Rewards
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Every award search wants to show you a price for one traveler. That number is close to useless for a family. Award seats for a family of four or five behave nothing like an award seat for one person traveling alone, because airlines release saver seats in small batches, and the batch is often smaller…
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Quick answer: The Southwest Companion Pass lets one designated companion fly with you on nearly every Southwest flight for just taxes and fees, from $5.60 one-way and about $11.20 round trip domestic. Through December 31, 2026, you qualify with 135,000 qualifying points or 100 qualifying one-way segments in one calendar year, and a pass earned…
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Quick answer: The targeted Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus offer gives 80,000 points after $1,000 spend in the first 3 months, with a $99 annual fee. Apply by December 2, 2026 and those bonus points count as Companion Pass qualifying points valid through December 31, 2027. Southwest just dropped a targeted 80,000-point welcome bonus on the…
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Quick answer: From spring 2027, Rapid Rewards members can earn points on eligible Etihad flights and redeem them across Etihad’s global network, while Etihad Guest members can do the same on Southwest. Nothing can be booked or earned today, and no award chart exists yet, so families should hold points and watch for launch details.…
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Quick answer: Starting January 1, 2027, Rapid Rewards will use Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers, with unlimited Companion Pass reserved for Platinum. Families can still earn unlimited Companion Pass in 2026 with 135,000 qualifying points before December 31. Announced October 15, 2026. Details below are as announced; terms may evolve before the January 1, 2027…
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Quick answer: Southwest is offering up to 40% off base fares if you book by October 8, for travel October 26, 2026 to March 3, 2027. Bookings need 21 days advance purchase, and award prices drop too because points track cash fares. Southwest just launched a fare sale with up to 40% off base fares…