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expiredserra | Staff posted Apr 3, 2023 3:58 PM

Southwest Airlines: Purchase a Round Trip Flight, Get a Companion Pass for

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(Book by 4/5, Travel by 5/24/23)at Southwest Airlines
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Southwest Airlines offers its Rapid Rewards Members (free to join): Purchase a Round Trip or 2 One-Way Flights and Travel by 5/24/23, get a Companion Pass for Free when you register for the promotion. Must book flight(s) by 4/5/23. Companion Pass is valid on flights between August 15, 2023 and September 30, 2023.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Click here and register for the promotion (you must include your Rapid Rewards number during booking)
  2. Purchase one round trip or two one-way flights by 4/5/23
  3. Travel by 5/24/23
  4. Companion flies free with you 8/15-9/30/2023
    • Note: Not valid on flights purchased with Rapid Rewards points. A promotional Companion Pass earned through this offer allows you to designate one person to fly with, free of airline charges (does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way), on flights purchased and flown between August 15, 2023 and September 30, 2023.

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Written by serra | Staff
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Southwest Airlines offers its Rapid Rewards Members (free to join): Purchase a Round Trip or 2 One-Way Flights and Travel by 5/24/23, get a Companion Pass for Free when you register for the promotion. Must book flight(s) by 4/5/23. Companion Pass is valid on flights between August 15, 2023 and September 30, 2023.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Click here and register for the promotion (you must include your Rapid Rewards number during booking)
  2. Purchase one round trip or two one-way flights by 4/5/23
  3. Travel by 5/24/23
  4. Companion flies free with you 8/15-9/30/2023
    • Note: Not valid on flights purchased with Rapid Rewards points. A promotional Companion Pass earned through this offer allows you to designate one person to fly with, free of airline charges (does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way), on flights purchased and flown between August 15, 2023 and September 30, 2023.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Review the offer page for the complete terms and conditions.
  • See the forum thread for additional deal discussion and ideas.

Original Post

Written by serra | Staff

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ponch007
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If you know where you want to travel (for the second flight), go ahead and book the primary traveler at whatever fare tier you want. If you are afraid the flight will be sold out by the time you have a companion pass, then book a second seat for the future companion. That way, you have a seat for the companion. If you can, use points for the second seat, as those are fully refundable. Or buy business select if you don't mind having the cash tied up for a bit. When you get the companion pass, cancel the 2nd seat. If there is a seat on the plane, it does not matter fare it is -- you can use the companion pass for it.
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PaxtonRd
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Grandma and Grandpa can travel basically for 1/2 off and visit all the grandchildren who live across the country. If the flight is delayed or cancelled they are in no rush to get there. Great deal!
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dearmas54
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Yea you need to buy a ticket for 8/15-9/30. How would you expect to fly and your companion is free if you don't have a ticket?

If you purchase by 4/5 a flight that is before 5/24, then any flights you book that fly between 8/15-9/30 you can bring your companion for free. You can buy the 8/15-9/30 tickets anytime but won't be able to add your companion until 8/15 as per previous similar promos.
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Apr 4, 2023 12:35 AM
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tawfiqmpApr 4, 2023 12:35 AM
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Are you able to book the original travel on points to qualify getting the companion pass?
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Apr 4, 2023 12:46 AM
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cuoreesitanteApr 4, 2023 12:46 AM
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Quote from JRIAB :
Try logging into your account, clicking My Account at the top, and scrolling down to 'My promotions', and the promo is listed as 'Wanna bring a friend for free* every time you fly?' w/ a Register button next to it. If it's not there for you, for whatever reason you weren't included in the promo.
Quote from serra :
try this link: https://www.southwest.com/loyalty...etail.html
That worked for me!

Thanks!
Apr 4, 2023 12:50 AM
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DisciplineHedgeApr 4, 2023 12:50 AM
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Quote from cuoreesitante :
Not seeing it on my account. i clicked the link and it took me to log in, and after it just shows my SW account page.
Same here.

NVM, after following these instructions, I found it:

"Try logging into your account, clicking My Account at the top, and scrolling down to 'My promotions', and the promo is listed as 'Wanna bring a friend for free* every time you fly?' w/ a Register button next to it. If it's not there for you, for whatever reason you weren't included in the promo."
Apr 4, 2023 1:14 AM
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LanceY4836Apr 4, 2023 1:14 AM
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Quote from tawfiqmp :
Are you able to book the original travel on points to qualify getting the companion pass?
I have this same question. I called southwest and the employee didn't seem to know the answer
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Apr 4, 2023 1:20 AM
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FrugalFamilyDCApr 4, 2023 1:20 AM
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If I book someone else a flight, do I get companion pass?
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Apr 4, 2023 1:24 AM
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AjzagrodnikApr 4, 2023 1:24 AM
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If I book a flight for April, but then intentionally get myself kicked off after boarding at the gate, do I still get the Companion Pass?
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Apr 4, 2023 1:24 AM
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GBAstarApr 4, 2023 1:24 AM
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Quote from jabberwockgee :
Right, so exactly what the title says.
Lol. Except the title should say (on a future flight). Title makes it sound like B1G1 free when in reality it's at best buy one get a B1G1 free and at worse a B2G1 free.

The title says everything but the fact it's necessary to pay for two flights
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Apr 4, 2023 1:40 AM
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duanealanApr 4, 2023 1:40 AM
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I'm going to need my lawyer to read this and explain it to me in layman terms.
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Apr 4, 2023 1:41 AM
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redmeowApr 4, 2023 1:41 AM
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I was about to cancel and rebook my flight for the pass, but rebooking meant I'd be paying 3x the original price. Check your ticket prices before you cancel. I spoke to customer service and she confirmed I need to cancel and rebook, not just the update/change flight option.
Apr 4, 2023 1:52 AM
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EfficientSnow434Apr 4, 2023 1:52 AM
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Quote from GBAstar :
Lol. Except the title should say (on a future flight). Title makes it sound like B1G1 free when in reality it's at best buy one get a B1G1 free and at worse a B2G1 free.

The title says everything but the fact it's necessary to pay for two flights
You could fly a round trip everyday with a free companion between 8/15 and 9/30. So "at best" it could be way better than B1G1.
Apr 4, 2023 1:53 AM
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mojohnnybravoApr 4, 2023 1:53 AM
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Quote from Jruanus :
I was confused about having to fly before may 24th and companion pass only work on 8/25 - 9/30. Which means I have to buy a ticket and fly first. Then buy another ticket for flying in august /September with my companion.
i was in the same shoes. thanks for exploring and finding this out.
Apr 4, 2023 1:53 AM
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redmeowApr 4, 2023 1:53 AM
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Quote from FrugalFamilyDC :
If I book someone else a flight, do I get companion pass?
No, the passenger is tied to the Rapid Rewards account so it's not transferable.
In order for you to receive the companion pass, you must be the passenger.
Apr 4, 2023 1:55 AM
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UniqueFriction525Apr 4, 2023 1:55 AM
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So buy two RT tickets and you get a free companion pass. Not a bad deal, but not BOGO.
Apr 4, 2023 1:59 AM
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jabberwockgeeApr 4, 2023 1:59 AM
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Quote from UniqueFriction525 :
So buy two RT tickets and you get a free companion pass. Not a bad deal, but not BOGO.
Buy one RT or two OW and get a free companion pass.

Why is this confusing so many more people than usual?
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Apr 4, 2023 2:11 AM
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jerryfreakApr 4, 2023 2:11 AM
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wow 6 whole weeks?

at least i know all flight prices are gonna be jacked in aug and sept.

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