Southwest Airlines has launched a new status challenge promotion that gives registered Rapid Rewards members the Companion Pass for two months by completing two one-way flights or one round-trip flight by Nov. 17. 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.
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The details
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The promotion is straightforward, but you must register and book two paid one-way flights or one paid round-trip flight by Thursday.
Register here and purchase a round-trip flight or two one-way flights by Sept. 8, 2022.
Travel by Nov. 17, 2022.
Companion flies free with you from Jan. 4-March 4, 2023.
It’s also important to note that the flights you book cannot be booked on Rapid Rewards points to qualify; however, flights booked on unused LUV vouchers, travel funds or gift cards will still qualify.
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 for a year requires either 100 one-way qualifying flights on Southwest in a year or 125,000 Companion Pass-qualifying points in a year. So, this promotion is a great way to take the Companion Pass program for a test drive to see if it’s something you want to pursue in 2023.
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