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Southwest Airlines lets friends fly free with new limited-time companion pass
Your friend or loved one flies free of airline charges during this promotion.
As Houstonians know better than most, travel season is year-round. Now, Southwest Airlines just made getting away with someone a little easier.
Starting Monday, August 28, Southwest customers can bring a loved one or friend along for free (mostly) with a new Companion Pass promotion for Rapid Rewards members. Rapid Rewards members can enjoy unlimited usage between January 8 and March 8, 2024.
How does it work? According to Southwest, Rapid Rewards members should:
- Register for the Companion Pass online and purchase a Southwest flight — one round trip or two one-way trips — between August 28 and Wednesday, August 30.
- Be sure to travel by September 30
- Designate a one companion who will fly for free (flight taxes and fees starting at $5.60 one-way apply, hence the "mostly" free) with them from January 8 through March 8, 2024.
Importantly, the promotion applies to one round trip or two one-way qualifying flights that are booked between August 28, 2023 and exactly 11:59 pm CDT on Wednesday, August 30. Travelers should also remember that the travel period to qualify runs from August 28 through September 30.
Southwest boasts hubs in both George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport.
"The Companion Pass is one of the most coveted airline perks in the industry, rewarding Customers for being part of our Rapid Rewards loyalty program,” said Jonathan Clarkson, vice president marketing at Southwest Airlines, in an announcement. "As the airline with Heart, we want our Customers to feel appreciated for flying with Southwest, and what better way to do that than to offer the opportunity to travel and share experiences with a Companion."
For a full list of terms, conditions, and flights, visit Southwest.com.
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