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expiredserra | Staff posted Sep 07, 2021 01:49 PM
expiredserra | Staff posted Sep 07, 2021 01:49 PM

Southwest Airlines: Register & Book by 9/9, Fly by 11/18/2021, Get Companion Pass

(Pass Valid January 6 - February 28, 2022)

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Southwest Airlines offers a Free Promotional Companion Pass when you register and book a Roundtrip Airfare or Two On-Way Airfares by 9/9/2021 for travel by 11/18/2021. Companion Pass is valid for travel between 1/6/2022 – 2/28/2022.

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Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to Southwest Airlines
  2. Register and purchase a round trip or two one-way flights by 9/9/2021
  3. Travel by 11/18/2021
  4. Companion flies free with you 1/6/2022 – 2/28/2022
    • Does not include taxes and fees (from $5.60 one-way). Must include Rapid Rewards number during booking. Limited time. Restrictions apply

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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
Promotional Requirements:
  • Member must register for this promotion, purchase one round trip or two one-way revenue flights between September 7, 2021 and September 9, 2021 for travel that must be completed between September 7, 2021 and November 18, 2021
  • Registration must be completed prior to booking and commencement of travel
  • A qualifying one-way flight for this promotion is a one-way revenue flight on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city, including any intermediate stops and/or connections on Southwest Airlines. A qualifying round trip flight for this promotion is a round trip revenue flight on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city and back to the originating airport or carrier-recognized co-terminal.
  • This includes domestic and international revenue flights booked in any fare family (Wanna Get Away, Anytime, or Business Select)
  • The Member's Rapid Rewards account number must be entered at the time of booking the Member's qualifying flight
  • Charter flights, group travel, Southwest Vacations packages, and reservations made using Rapid Rewards points do not qualify for this promotion
  • Changes made to the itinerary after purchase may eliminate qualification for promotion

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Written by serra | Staff
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Southwest Airlines offers a Free Promotional Companion Pass when you register and book a Roundtrip Airfare or Two On-Way Airfares by 9/9/2021 for travel by 11/18/2021. Companion Pass is valid for travel between 1/6/2022 – 2/28/2022.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to Southwest Airlines
  2. Register and purchase a round trip or two one-way flights by 9/9/2021
  3. Travel by 11/18/2021
  4. Companion flies free with you 1/6/2022 – 2/28/2022
    • Does not include taxes and fees (from $5.60 one-way). Must include Rapid Rewards number during booking. Limited time. Restrictions apply

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
Promotional Requirements:
  • Member must register for this promotion, purchase one round trip or two one-way revenue flights between September 7, 2021 and September 9, 2021 for travel that must be completed between September 7, 2021 and November 18, 2021
  • Registration must be completed prior to booking and commencement of travel
  • A qualifying one-way flight for this promotion is a one-way revenue flight on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city, including any intermediate stops and/or connections on Southwest Airlines. A qualifying round trip flight for this promotion is a round trip revenue flight on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city and back to the originating airport or carrier-recognized co-terminal.
  • This includes domestic and international revenue flights booked in any fare family (Wanna Get Away, Anytime, or Business Select)
  • The Member's Rapid Rewards account number must be entered at the time of booking the Member's qualifying flight
  • Charter flights, group travel, Southwest Vacations packages, and reservations made using Rapid Rewards points do not qualify for this promotion
  • Changes made to the itinerary after purchase may eliminate qualification for promotion

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chuck4rooke
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So you buy a ticket and travel by 11/18/21. Then buy ANOTHER ticket for 1/6-2/28/2022 and on THAT flight your companion flies free?
pkny
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This is similar to last year deal, but not as good. Last year was book "a" flight by x date (2020) and travel by y date (2020). Have companion pass January to end of Feb 2021.

Basically, book a round trip ticket by 9/9/21 with travel dates before 11/18/2021 .
You will then have a companion pass to used with travel booked between 1/6/22 to 2/28/22

Notes: Price doesn't not matter. I booked a $60 one-way ticket between NYC and DC. Used the companion pass for my trip to Taos, NM in January. DC to ABQ roundtrip was $260, so i essentially saved $200 on airfare.
testuser123
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Doesn't it state it in the terms and conditions?

"..., reservations made using Rapid Rewards points do not qualify for this promotion"

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Sep 07, 2021 04:27 PM
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TroublestylistSep 07, 2021 04:27 PM
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You can change your companion 3 times... as long as you don't have open tickets. So it's relatively easy to fly with different people.
Sep 07, 2021 04:28 PM
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TroublestylistSep 07, 2021 04:28 PM
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Quote from sibdoug :
Just checked and currently they are only accepting reservation up to January 5th. Hmmmm
Correct. Once the flights for January are released, you book the primary ticket. Then you add the companion whenever. Only becomes an issue on a full flight, but you can hold their spot using points and then cancel it if you're worried.
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Sep 07, 2021 04:35 PM
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mexxicanSep 07, 2021 04:35 PM
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Quote from pkny :
This is similar to last year deal, but not as good. Last year was book "a" flight by x date (2020) and travel by y date (2020). Have companion pass January to end of Feb 2021.

Basically, book a round trip ticket by 9/9/21 with travel dates before 11/18/2021 .
You will then have a companion pass to used with travel booked between 1/6/22 to 2/28/22

Notes: Price doesn't not matter. I booked a $60 one-way ticket between NYC and DC. Used the companion pass for my trip to Taos, NM in January. DC to ABQ roundtrip was $260, so i essentially saved $200 on airfare.
I took advantage of this last year, why is it not as good?
Sep 07, 2021 04:48 PM
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traveldmmSep 07, 2021 04:48 PM
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Quote from Troublestylist :
1. You can use the credit. It's same as cash.
2. Yes you can. But you'll still pay taxes and fees, which can be over $100. Amazing how much you pay BCE to not do much. Look at your receipt at all the things you pay for.
Canceled two existing flights. Rebooked with credits and netted $30 since one of my flights got cheaper.
Sep 07, 2021 04:50 PM
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TroublestylistSep 07, 2021 04:50 PM
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Quote from mexxican :
I took advantage of this last year, why is it not as good?
Looks like 2 flights vs 1.
Sep 07, 2021 04:53 PM
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joycemkSep 07, 2021 04:53 PM
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Here is the info:
You are now registered! Thank you for your business on Southwest Airlines.

Terms and Conditions
Register for this promotion, then book one round trip or two one-way Southwest® flights between 8:00 a.m. on September 7, 2021 and 11:59 p.m. CST on September 9, 2021 for travel dates from September 7 to November 18, 2021 (the "Promotion Period"), and fly during the Promotion Period to earn a Promotional Companion Pass® valid for use between January 6 to February 28, 2022.

To register for this promotion, you will need to provide your Southwest Rapid Rewards® account number at the time of registration. If you do not have a Rapid Rewards account number, you may register for an account by going online to Southwest.com/rapidrewards to become a Member. Rapid Rewards accounts are free. Member must register for this promotion, book a Southwest flight between 8:00 a.m. on September 7, 2021 and 11:59 p.m. CST on September 9, 2021 for travel during the Promotion Period, and fly during the Promotion Period.

Registration must be completed prior to booking and commencement of travel. Valid on new qualifying revenue flights booked between 8:00 a.m. on September 7, 2021 and 11:59 p.m. CST on September 9, 2021 for travel during the Promotion Period and flown within the Promotion Period. Member's qualifying flight must be booked through Southwest Airlines® between 8:00 a.m. on September 7, 2021 and 11:59 p.m. CST on September 9, 2021 for travel that must be completed during the Promotion Period. Member's Rapid Rewards account number must be entered at the time of booking Member's qualifying flight to earn a Promotional Companion Pass valid for use between January 6 and February 28, 2022.

A qualifying one-way flight for this promotion is a one-way revenue flight on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city, including any intermediate stops and/or connections on Southwest Airlines. A qualifying round trip flight for this promotion is a round trip revenue flight on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city and back to the originating airport or carrier-recognized co-terminal. Valid on new reservations booked within the Promotion Period only. Travel booked or flown prior to registration for this promotion is not eligible for this Promotional Companion Pass offer. Companion Pass, charter flights, reward and group travel, and Southwest Vacations® packages do not qualify as one-way or round trip revenue flights for this promotion. Changes made to any itinerary after purchase of a one-way or round trip revenue flight may eliminate qualification for this promotion.

The Promotional Companion Pass is valid from January 6 to February 28, 2022 and allows you to designate one person to fly with you, free of airline charges* (does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way) on flights purchased by you from January 6 to February 28, 2022, booked through Southwest, and completed between January 6 to February 28, 2022. No points or tier or Companion Pass qualifying points will be awarded for flights taken by the Companion when flying on a Promotional Companion Pass or Companion Pass reservation. You may change your designated Companion up to three times while you have Promotional Companion Pass. If you earn Companion Pass in 2022 by earning 125,000 Companion Pass qualifying points or flying 100 qualifying flights, any changes to your designated Companion during the time you have a Promotional Companion Pass will reduce the number of changes you can make to your designated Companion in the 2022 calendar year. For example, if you earn a Promotional Companion Pass through this promotion, change your designated Companion twice during the validity period for Promotional Companion Pass, and later in 2022 earn Companion Pass, you would only be able to change your designated Companion one more time in 2022. Companion Pass is not transferable.

All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/rrterms. Southwest® reserves the right to amend, suspend, or change the Rapid Rewards program and/or Rapid Rewards program rules at any time without notice. Rapid Rewards Members do not acquire property rights in accrued points. The number of points needed for a particular Southwest flight is set by Southwest and will vary depending on destination, time, day of travel, demand, fare type, point redemption rate, and other factors, and is subject to change at any time until the booking is confirmed. ©2021 Southwest Airlines Co.

*Must include Rapid Rewards number during booking. Limited time. Restrictions apply.
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Sep 07, 2021 04:56 PM
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nikhilkamath08Sep 07, 2021 04:56 PM
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Hi,
When I put my info along with rapid rewards member number, I get message saying the "account number entered is not a valid rapid rewards number". And I can confirm I'm a rapid rewards member, is there anyone who is having similar issue?

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Sep 07, 2021 05:02 PM
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rmonvonSep 07, 2021 05:02 PM
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Quote from traveldmm :
Two questions:

1) Can one cancel an existing flight, rebook it (with cash and not the credit) and then use that flight to earn the companion pass?

2) Can the companion pass be used for an international flight?

Seems like both of these work, but wanted to confirm.
1) The terms said you have to pay with money (i.e. cash/credit but not travel points). So you can cancel existing booking, sign up for promo, then rebook trip & pay for it.

2) Yes, I have used companion pass to Mexico.
Sep 07, 2021 05:04 PM
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lowmazdaSep 07, 2021 05:04 PM
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Quote from nikhilkamath08 :
Hi,
When I put my info along with rapid rewards member number, I get message saying the "account number entered is not a valid rapid rewards number". And I can confirm I'm a rapid rewards member, is there anyone who is having similar issue?
Log in to your RR account and see if the offer is there. The offer is on the Rapid Rewards page.

https://www.southwest.com/loyalty...index.html
Sep 07, 2021 05:09 PM
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meowmeowsSep 07, 2021 05:09 PM
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If I book two one way tickets (one for myself and one for a companion), does that qualify me for this offer?
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Sep 07, 2021 05:18 PM
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cmatthes1Sep 07, 2021 05:18 PM
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Seems like you could do the cheapest flight possible some Saturday (there and back same day) and then use the companion pass on a more expensive flight.
Sep 07, 2021 05:18 PM
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SimoleonSep 07, 2021 05:18 PM
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Registered, even though I doubt I'll be able to book flights that will qualify. Doesn't hurt to register, just in case!
Sep 07, 2021 05:24 PM
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mienhmarioSep 07, 2021 05:24 PM
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Does companion ticket work with international flights?
Sep 07, 2021 05:25 PM
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lb_ozSep 07, 2021 05:25 PM
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Quote from meowmeows :
If I book two one way tickets (one for myself and one for a companion), does that qualify me for this offer?
I would also like to know this

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Sep 07, 2021 05:30 PM
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LEOMHK1.0Sep 07, 2021 05:30 PM
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This is perfect for businessmen that always take a companion to take dictation during business trips!

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