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

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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.

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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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Southwest Airlines have a limited time promotion for Companion Pass award! Wanna bring a friend for free every time you fly (between August 15 - September 30, 2023?
Here's how:
1. Register & buy 1 round trip or 2 one-way flights by 4/5
2. Travel by 5/24
3. Companion flies free* with you 8/15-9/30/23
*Not incl. tax/fees 1-way from $5.60
Register Here [southwest.com]

*Does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way. Must include Rapid Rewards® number during booking. Limited time. Restrictions apply.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What's Southwest® promotional Companion Pass®?
A: 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.

Q: Does a flight I booked prior to registration count toward qualification for the Companion Pass promotion?
A: No. Qualifying flights must be booked after you register, between April 3-5, 2023.

Q: What will happen after I meet the requirements to earn promotional Companion Pass through this offer?
A: Once you qualify for promotional Companion Pass (meaning you registered, booked, and traveled on a qualifying round trip or two one-way flight(s) during the applicable dates specified in promotion terms and conditions) we'll send an email within 10 days. This email lets you know you qualified (woo-hoo!) and includes information on next steps and how to designate and utilize the promotional Companion Pass.

Q: When can I designate my Companion after earning promotional Companion Pass through this offer?
A: You'll be able to designate a Companion after the promotional Companion Pass is awarded to your account (August 15, 2023).

Q: How can I designate my initial Companion and make changes to my Companion?
A: After the promotional Companion Pass is awarded to your account (August 15, 2023), you can designate your initial Companion within My Account on Southwest.com® or by calling Southwest at 1-800-435-9792. To change your Companion, you must call 1-800-435-9792.

Q: How many times can I change my designated Companion?
A: You may change your designated Companion up to three times during the promotional Companion Pass period. If you achieve Companion Pass in 2023 by earning 135,000 Companion Pass qualifying points or flying 100 qualifying flights, any changes to the 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 2023 calendar year. For example, if you earned a promotional Companion Pass through this promotion, changed your designated Companion twice during the validity period for promotional Companion Pass, and then later in 2023 earned a Companion Pass, you would only be able to change your designated Companion one more time in 2023.

Q: If I book a reservation prior to August 15, 2023 for travel between August 15-September 30, 2023, when can I book my Companion's reservation?
A: After the promotional Companion Pass has been awarded to your account (August 15, 2023), and you've designated your Companion, you can book your Companion's reservation (subject to flight capacity and availability at the time of booking the promotional Companion Pass).

Q: What changes to a reservation would disqualify a flight from qualifying for promotional Companion Pass through this offer?
A: Any change to a reservation that falls outside of the promotional requirements (enrollment date, booking date, travel date, etc.) will disqualify the flight from this promotion. In other words, flights must be purchased and/or changed during the promotional period and the new flight(s) must be flown between April 3-May 24, 2023 to meet the terms and conditions of this promotion.



Terms and Conditions
Register for this promotion, then book one round trip or two one-way qualifying Southwest® flights between 8:00 a.m. CDT on April 3, 2023 and 11:59 p.m. CDT on April 5, 2023 for travel from April 3, 2023 to May 24, 2023 (the "Promotion Period"), and fly during the Promotion Period to earn a promotional Companion Pass® valid for use between August 15, 2023 and September 30, 2023.

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 qualifying Southwest flight between 8:00 a.m. CDT on April 3, 2023 and 11:59 p.m. CDT on April 5, 2023 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. CDT on April 3, 2023 and 11:59 p.m. CDT on April 5, 2023 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. CDT on April 3, 2023 and 11:59 p.m. CDT on April 5, 2023 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 August 15, 2023 and September 30, 2023. 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 August 15, 2023 and September 30, 2023 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 August 15, 2023 and September 30, 2023, booked through Southwest, and completed between August 15, 2023 and September 30, 2023. No Rapid Rewards 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 2023 by earning 135,000 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 2023 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 2023 earn Companion Pass, you would only be able to change your designated Companion one more time in 2023. Companion Pass is non-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.


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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.
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!
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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04-03-2023 at 09:20 AM.
04-03-2023 at 09:20 AM.
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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04-03-2023 at 09:21 AM.
04-03-2023 at 09:21 AM.
Thanks OP. Not targeted - open to all
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04-03-2023 at 09:32 AM.
04-03-2023 at 09:32 AM.
Quote from gaswalla :
Thanks OP. Not targeted - open to all
Whee good to know!
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04-03-2023 at 09:50 AM.
04-03-2023 at 09:50 AM.
Does anyone know if I cancel and repurchase my Apr trip, will I qualify, or will the system catch on?
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04-03-2023 at 09:54 AM.
04-03-2023 at 09:54 AM.
Quote from RoundCuber :
Does anyone know if I cancel and repurchase my Apr trip, will I qualify, or will the system catch on?

I want to know this as well
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Jruanus
04-03-2023 at 10:51 AM.
04-03-2023 at 10:51 AM.
I don't understand this at all. So I purchase tickets for myself. Fly before may 24th. Then my companion will fly on 8/15 - 9/30? What?!
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04-03-2023 at 11:00 AM.
04-03-2023 at 11:00 AM.
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Stick to driving....lol...

Seriously I don't get it. If I have to buy a ticket and fly by may 24th. Do I need to buy more tickets to fly with my companion on 8/15 - 9/30?
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04-03-2023 at 11:18 AM.
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Seriously I don't get it. If I have to buy a ticket and fly by may 24th. Do I need to buy more tickets to fly with my companion on 8/15 - 9/30?

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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04-03-2023 at 11:30 AM.
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Does not work for me. Must be targeted
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04-03-2023 at 11:40 AM.
04-03-2023 at 11:40 AM.
Eyes crossed reading fine print. Anyone know if using a flight credit + primarily cash to book a OW or RT would negate the requirements?
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