Yes! You won't lose your Southwest points when you earn the Companion Pass. You can still use the 125,000 Southwest points to book flights, and your companion flies for almost free if you have the Companion Pass.

Can I use Southwest companion pass if I book with points?

One huge benefit to having the Companion Pass is that you can use it whether you book your flight with points or with cash. ... There's also no limit to the number of flights you can use the Companion Pass on.

Does buying Southwest points count towards Companion Pass?

Points earned by making purchases with a Southwest Rapid Rewards® Credit Card, and your base points earned from Rapid Rewards® partners count toward Companion Pass.

Can you use a combination of points and dollars on Southwest?

Can I combine points and cash for a reservation? No. But keep in mind, you can book a one-way reservation using points and book your return using cash or any other accepted form of payment or vice-versa.

Can I use my travel funds for someone else Southwest?

Can someone else use my travel funds? Travel funds belong to the Passenger named on the ticket, regardless of who purchased it. At this time, travel funds can't be transferred to another person (sorry, Mom). But Southwest LUV Vouchers can be used by anyone.

Ultimate Guide: Southwest Companion Pass | Updated 2020 Rules

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Are Southwest points transferable?

You can transfer your points to one Member per transaction, although you can complete as many transactions as you'd like up to 60,000 points daily for point transfers. What information about the recipient do I need to transfer points? You'll need the recipient's name, email address and Rapid Rewards^® account number.

Do Southwest Companion Pass points expire?

Once you do, you earn Companion Pass for that year plus all of the following one. The 80k regular points you earned from the credit card sign-up will not expire, and they are yours to spend at any time.

Can my wife board with me on Southwest?

The Southwest Companion Pass is a status that lets you bring one person FREE with you (aside from security fees and taxes) on ANY Southwest flight.

How do I maximize Southwest Companion Pass?

7 Clever Ways to Maximize Your Southwest Companion Pass

1. Earn it as early as possible in the year. ...
2. Change up your companion. ...
3. Call Southwest to change flights with a companion. ...
4. Add your companion to any ticket. ...
5. Get creative in finding eligible points. ...
6. Get multiple Companion Passes. ...
7. Save BIG money.

Do referral points count towards Companion Pass?

Using Referral Bonuses to Earn a Companion Pass Faster

The bonus points you earn through referrals also count toward earning a Southwest Companion Pass, one of the most sought-after benefits available to flyers.

Do hotel points count companion pass?

From hotel chains and rental car agencies to online retailers and restaurants, when you earn points through Rapid Rewards® partners, they count toward earning a Companion Pass. You'll find a list of Rapid Rewards® partners below.

How many buddy passes do Southwest employees get?

Employees can also elect to receive 12 buddy passes every year to distribute among friends.

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 you use a companion pass?

Use the pass unlimited times throughout the year

Your companion can fly with you for free an unlimited number of times while the Companion Pass is valid. Unlike some other passes, it's not a one-time pass. Theoretically, you can use it every single day for a year with no restrictions.

Can I use Southwest Companion Pass to Mexico?

Southwest has been expanding its international footprint, and that's good news for Companion Pass holders. You can fly from Denver to Los Cabo, Mexico for 22,752 Rapid Rewards points round-trip.

Is Southwest blocking middle seats?

The boarding changes follow most airlines' moves to stop blocking middle seats, a policy that was popular early in the pandemic. Southwest stopped blocking middle seats on Dec. 1. Delta Air Lines is the only carrier still limiting seat sales in economy class, a policy in effect through April 30.

Do you get a-list with companion pass?

Benefits of Companion Pass Status

The number of times you can bring a companion is not limited — plus you can even bring a companion on a flight that you purchased with Rapid Rewards points. Hot Tip: None of the benefits from A-List or A-List Preferred status are included when you have a Companion Pass.

Does Southwest check age for family boarding?

So as long as someone in your family is between the ages of 0 and six, regardless of whether you have older children with you, the entire family can board during Family Boarding, after the “A” group and before the “B” group. You are essentially boarding before the majority of the passengers on the plane.

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.

Can I transfer my Southwest points to Chase Sapphire?

Note that you can transfer points to your Southwest account but won't be able to move them back to your Chase credit card account.

Do flights purchased with points count towards a list?

Purchased points and points earned from Rapid Rewards program enrollment, tier bonus points, flight bonus points, and partner points do not count toward A-List or A-List Preferred status.

Can someone else use my Rapid Rewards number?

Southwest Rapid Rewards points can be transferred to anyone who has a Rapid Rewards account. You can transfer your points to one member per transaction, although you can complete as many transactions as you'd like up to 60,000 points daily for point transfers.

How do I transfer Southwest points to another person?

How to Transfer Southwest Points to Another Account

1. Log in to the Southwest Rapid Rewards account of the person whose points you want to transfer at Southwest.com.
2. Select Rapid Rewards and under Manage, choose Buy or Transfer Points.
3. Choose Transfer Points.

How do I keep Southwest points from expiring?

Southwest Rapid Rewards Points do not expire as long as your account remains open. However, if you close your account, then all your points will be lost. This new policy came into force in October 2019. Prior to that points used to expire if you had 24-months of inactivity.

How long is Southwest Companion pass good for?

Once you qualify for the Companion Pass, it is valid for the remainder of that calendar year and for the entire next year. That means if you can earn 125,000 points in January, you will get to keep your companion pass for almost 2 full years.