Here’s the Southwest Companion Pass trick:
You can use Southwest points in your account to book flights for friends and family — for anybody, really
. Your points don’t have to be for just your travel.
Can you add companion pass to existing reservation?
But here’s a quick overview of what you need to know about how to use the Southwest Companion Pass. It’s valid on both cash and Rapid Rewards points bookings.
You can even add a companion to an existing Southwest reservation
. You don’t have to worry about any blackout dates or seat restrictions.
Is Southwest getting rid of companion pass?
So
if you earn the pass in the near future, you’ll have it until Dec. 31, 2023
, meaning someone can fly with you for almost free for more than 18 months. And thanks to the current Southwest credit card offers, there’s actually a way to earn this pass right now without even stepping on a Southwest plane.
For our current Companion Pass Members who received an extension of their earned Companion Pass benefits through June 30, 2021, we are extending your benefits another six months
. * You can now enjoy Companion Pass through December 31, 2021.
Can I use companion pass with points Southwest?
You can use the Companion Pass on Southwest award flights
. Just book your flight with points and add your companion later. You’ll then both pay just taxes and fees for your flight.
Can my companion fly without me?
Using this pass,
your designated companion can fly with you on any Southwest itinerary for just the cost of security fees, so long as there’s an open seat
. However, he or she has to actually fly with you, and the airline is strict about not allowing ticketed companions to fly solo.
Does buying points count towards Companion Pass?
Purchased points DO NOT count toward the Companion Pass
, so it’s not possible to buy points toward earning the Companion Pass.
Can I transfer my companion pass?
All fare rules, restrictions, advance purchase requirements, and availability are per rule of Primary Ticket fare purchased.
Companion tickets are not transferable
. Primary Ticket and Companion ticket must be purchased with your Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card and/or eCredits. Additional restrictions apply.
Can you use Southwest Companion Pass to Hawaii?
For instance,
if you book a round trip ticket to Hawaii on Southwest, with the Companion Pass you could add your designated companion on those flights with you for no charge other than taxes and fees
.
How many times can I change companion pass on Southwest?
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.
Do Southwest Companion Pass points expire?
Your Companion Pass is valid from the date you earn 125,000 Companion Pass qualifying points up to the end of the next calendar year
. For example, if you earn the companion pass on December 14, 2020, it is valid up to the end of 2021.
How do I use Southwest travel funds?
To use those funds, book your flight online as you typically would, but instead of using a credit card to pay, click the drop-down option that reads “Southwest gift card, Travel Funds, or Southwest LUV Voucher.” From there, re-enter your name and confirmation number from the original reservation, and the balance is …
Will Southwest extend companion pass to 2022?
The Southwest Companion Pass is valid for all of the year that you earn it plus the entire next year.
If you were to earn the Companion Pass on January 15th, 2022, you would have that Companion Pass through December 31st, 2023
!
How much do you have to spend to get Southwest Companion Pass?
To earn the Southwest Companion Pass, you’ll need to rack up
at least 125,000 qualifying Rapid Rewards points in a calendar year
.
Can I extend my Southwest Companion Pass?
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 do I renew my Southwest Companion Pass?
Once you have earned your Companion Pass, you must designate a Companion to fly with you. You can then change your Companion up to 3 times per year that you hold a Companion Pass. To change your Companion, you need to
call Southwest at 1-800-435-9792 and provide your new Companion’s information
.
How do I keep Southwest points from expiring?
No, your Rapid Rewards points do not expire
. However, if you choose to close your account, the points in your account will be terminated. When do the points I earn after each qualifying activity post to my account? It takes up to 72 hours after completion of your flight for points to post to your account.
Do Hotel Rapid Rewards points count towards Companion Pass?
Re: Do Rapid rewards shopping/dining count towards companion pass?
Yes, most points earned through the shopping portal will count towards Companion Pass
.
Can companion fly alone Southwest?
Your companion must check in separately
Southwest will allow you to start checking in for your flight 24 hours in advance and the earlier you check in, the better the boarding number you’ll have. You’ll want to check in both passengers at the same time so the boarding numbers are back to back if possible.
Can my wife board with me on Southwest?
If you are A List with a fellow traveler on the same reservation/booking as you, they will get a boarding position with you and can board with you
. It is automatic.
Does companion pass get priority boarding?
When a Companion Pass holder adds a companion to their booking, a new reservation is created for the companion — so this process
does not give that traveler priority boarding
.
Do Southwest points reset annually?
As long as you stay active, you don’t lose points. However,
the counter resets on January 1 for your annual accumulation
. The annual accumulation is what the A List and A List Preferred statuses are based off of. It is also used for calculating eligibility for Companion Pass.
How much is 125000 Southwest points?
Earning 125,000 points should get you
around $1875
in Southwest Airlines travel (which can be doubled via Companion Pass), and 9000 more points should get you $135 in travel on and ongoing basis. That’s most of the annual fee right there as well.
