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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 08:37 PM
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pechangoSep 07, 2021 08:37 PM
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Quote from RyanP89 :
Do the 2 one way tickets have to be the same passenger or can I buy one for a companion to qualify?
For YOU to earn the companion pass, YOU have to fly the 1 RT or 2 OW flights. companion doesn't start until Jan and that's when you designate who that person is.
Sep 07, 2021 08:39 PM
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iTomSep 07, 2021 08:39 PM
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I'm assuming you can't book these flight with points that I already have?
Sep 07, 2021 08:41 PM
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TroublestylistSep 07, 2021 08:41 PM
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Quote from RyanP89 :
Do the 2 one way tickets have to be the same passenger or can I buy one for a companion to qualify?
Two flights for you... under your RR number
Sep 07, 2021 08:42 PM
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OompaLumpaSep 07, 2021 08:42 PM
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Quote from pechango :
Up until covid, I flew SW exclusively for business. 15-20 flights per year. It's not emirates if that's what you're wondering but it's a decent seat that'll get you to where you're going for a good price dealing with good employees. And the airline is very easy to deal with.
This would be great for Alaska Hawaii and Bahamas and to catch connecting internationals. Domestically Spirit and Frontier have been serving our needs well. Haven't booked on SW in a while.
Last edited by OompaLumpa September 7, 2021 at 02:50 PM.
Sep 07, 2021 08:54 PM
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aznboicnSep 07, 2021 08:54 PM
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Quote from RyanP89 :
Do the 2 one way tickets have to be the same passenger or can I buy one for a companion to qualify?
2nd this. If anyone knows, would be appreciated.
Sep 07, 2021 09:03 PM
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RVD26Sep 07, 2021 09:03 PM
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I've had my companion pass since the beginning of 2019 and it finally runs out at the end of the year (it's been extended a couple of times). Love companion pass and wish I could extend it even longer.
Sep 07, 2021 09:05 PM
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RVD26Sep 07, 2021 09:05 PM
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Quote from mikedaley :
Any idea on how "pleasurable" flights are on SWA these days? I keep reading about passengers going crazy and assaulting other passengers and flight attendants. Flying used to be fun. Haven't flown in several years.
I flew SWA to Cancun a month ago and other than the mask thing and not serving alcohol, it's just like it's always been.
Don't let a few isolated incidents keep you from traveling and living your life.

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Sep 07, 2021 09:13 PM
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mykohsuSep 07, 2021 09:13 PM
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Quote from theohaganiv :
I have some flights to Florida later this month. If I change them do you think it will qualify for a "booking"? Also have a bunch of credits so assuming that if I use the credits to book a separate flight it will trigger the free companion pass.
You would need to book a new flight and use the credit from the previous booking.
Sep 07, 2021 09:20 PM
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hselinSep 07, 2021 09:20 PM
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Are they expecting NOT to cancel so many flights by then? Will they have enough pilots for all their flights? Bad experience with Southwest last month.
Sep 07, 2021 09:32 PM
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corpusguySep 07, 2021 09:32 PM
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Chase CSR has 10% back up to $30 on southwest.
Sep 07, 2021 09:36 PM
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BecklesSep 07, 2021 09:36 PM
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Quote from aznboicn :
2nd this. If anyone knows, would be appreciated.
The same passenger needs to:
  1. Register for this promotion with their Rapid Rewards account number
  2. Buy two one-way or one round-trip ticket with cash, travel funds, gift cards, or some other cash instrument (not Rapid Rewards points) for the person on that Rapid Rewards account
  3. Fly the two one-way and one round-trip ticket and have it credited to that persons Rapid Rewards account
The shorter, but still accurate, answers already given seem to have been ignored, hopefully this helps.
Sep 07, 2021 09:45 PM
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JetBlastSep 07, 2021 09:45 PM
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Check your promotions section as I also had a double points offer. I cancelled my United flights (refund credits valid through 12/31/22) and booked on Southwest. I also had eight unused SWA travel credits. System only allowed me to use two at a time (three payments total) so I booked "dummy" flights with three vouchers that covered the full cost and then canceled the flight essentially combining three credits into one. It's silly how you can't use more, but I'm glad this stupid loophole exists. I ended up booking 3 one way flights with all my credits with $4 to spare. I'd call that a productive afternoon.
Sep 07, 2021 10:21 PM
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TroublestylistSep 07, 2021 10:21 PM
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Quote from JetBlast :
Check your promotions section as I also had a double points offer. I cancelled my United flights (refund credits valid through 12/31/22) and booked on Southwest. I also had eight unused SWA travel credits. System only allowed me to use two at a time (three payments total) so I booked "dummy" flights with three vouchers that covered the full cost and then canceled the flight essentially combining three credits into one. It's silly how you can't use more, but I'm glad this stupid loophole exists. I ended up booking 3 one way flights with all my credits with $4 to spare. I'd call that a productive afternoon.
That's technically not double points. It's just 2x TQP... so you get to A-list 2x as fast. You can't spend them.

But still a good deal if you need it. A-list preferred is nice... when the wifi works.
Sep 07, 2021 10:59 PM
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nothincleverSep 07, 2021 10:59 PM
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Quote from Troublestylist :
Likewise, if you book now but change the flight, you should be fine. The minor change within the acceptable window of time won't affect your eligibility. Your record locator shows time of original booking.

When do you think I would have to rebook?

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Sep 07, 2021 11:10 PM
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TroublestylistSep 07, 2021 11:10 PM
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Quote from nothinclever :
When do you think I would have to rebook?
The sooner the better... prices will probably just go up.

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