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expiredsaiias posted Aug 28, 2023 02:31 PM
expiredsaiias posted Aug 28, 2023 02:31 PM

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

(Book by 8/30, Travel by 9/30/23)

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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 9/30/23, get a Companion Pass for Free when you register for the promotion. Must book flight(s) by 8/30/23. Companion Pass is valid on flights between January 8, 2024 and March 8, 2024.

Thanks to community member saiias for sharing 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 8/30/23
  3. Travel by 9/30/23
  4. Companion flies free with you 1/8-3/8/2024
    • 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 between January 8, 2024 and March 8, 2024.

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  • This type of deal was on the Frontpage in April and received +165 votes from the community.
  • Review the offer page for the complete terms and conditions.
  • See the forum thread for deal discussion and ideas.

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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 9/30/23, get a Companion Pass for Free when you register for the promotion. Must book flight(s) by 8/30/23. Companion Pass is valid on flights between January 8, 2024 and March 8, 2024.

Thanks to community member saiias for sharing 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 8/30/23
  3. Travel by 9/30/23
  4. Companion flies free with you 1/8-3/8/2024
    • 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 between January 8, 2024 and March 8, 2024.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • This type of deal was on the Frontpage in April and received +165 votes from the community.
  • Review the offer page for the complete terms and conditions.
  • See the forum thread for deal discussion and ideas.

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TurtlePerson2
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If you've got a lot of spare time and have an expensive trip planned next year, you could book a very short same-day roundtrip to get companion pass for the more expensive trip. For example, if you lived in Denver, you could fly to Colorado Springs and back for $133 and then use the BOGO next year on a $500 roundtrip. Certainly wouldn't be worthwhile for everyone, but might be worth thinking about for some of you.
serra
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check your chase offer for this deal.
xjimmyx
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I was wondering the same thing, but checking the promotion rules it's clear you have to take the flight.

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Aug 28, 2023 07:38 PM
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banch0ngAug 28, 2023 07:38 PM
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Quote from WiseWalrus1064 :
I still have companion pass from the April deal. If I book a flight with that companion pass set to end 9/30, will this still qualify me for this companion pass?
Wondering this also. I can't see why it wouldn't work ... ultimately they are just wanting you to pay and take 2 flights, doesn't matter if a companion is on those flights I wouldn't think.
Aug 28, 2023 08:00 PM
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willy_npAug 28, 2023 08:00 PM
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Great! In for one. Now I can have someone with me at the air port when my flight got delayed/cancelled 😆
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Aug 28, 2023 08:51 PM
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susielingAug 28, 2023 08:51 PM
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Could someone please help clarify on the required "purchase one round
trip or two one-way flights by 8/30. and Travel by 9/30." part -- does the traveler has to be the account holder himself or herself? Could I buy two one way tickets and flight with a friend?
Aug 28, 2023 08:53 PM
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chiku007Aug 28, 2023 08:53 PM
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Can it be applied if I already booked the tickets last week for flying in September?
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Aug 28, 2023 09:00 PM
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jeff1016Aug 28, 2023 09:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What's a Promotional Companion Pass®?
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 January 8, 2024 and March 8, 2024.

Q: What's considered a qualifying flight(s)?
A: A qualifying flight includes revenue flights paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers®, gift cards, or travel funds, and with no portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards® points. Qualifying flights must be booked after registering for the promotion and before 11:59 p.m. CDT August 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 August 28 and 11:59 p.m. CDT August 30, 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 the 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 once it is available in your account (January 8, 2024).

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 (registration 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 August 28 and September 30, 2023 to meet the terms and conditions of this promotion.

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 (January 8, 2024).

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 (January 8, 2024), 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 2024 by earning 135,000 Companion Pass qualifying points or flying 100 qualifying one-way 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 2024 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 2024 earned a Companion Pass, you would only be able to change your designated Companion one more time in 2024.

Q: If I book a reservation prior to January 8, 2024 for travel between January 8-March 8, 2024, when can I book my Companion's reservation?
A: After the Promotional Companion Pass has been awarded to your account (January 8, 2024), 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: If I book a reservation for myself for travel between January 8 and March 8, 2024 using points, can my Companion travel with me?
A: Yes, you can use your Rapid Rewards points to book any flight(s) and enjoy the benefits of bringing your plus one from January 8 and March 8, 2024.
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Aug 28, 2023 09:03 PM
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susielingAug 28, 2023 09:03 PM
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one more question about companion pass - the travel has to end with the 3/8/2024 date, right? If a round trip ticket with departure on 3/8 but return on a later date, I can't use the companion pass for the round-trip tickets (have to break up to one-way)?
Aug 28, 2023 09:22 PM
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DealsarewhyimbrokeAug 28, 2023 09:22 PM
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If I purchase a RT flight leaving 9/28 and returning 10/01, do I qualify for this promotion? It says I must travel by 9/30, does this mean I must return by this date also?
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Aug 28, 2023 09:36 PM
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z3niMAGiNEAug 28, 2023 09:36 PM
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Quote from TurtlePerson2 :
If you've got a lot of spare time and have an expensive trip planned next year, you could book a very short same-day roundtrip to get companion pass for the more expensive trip. For example, if you lived in Denver, you could fly to Colorado Springs and back for $133 and then use the BOGO next year on a $500 roundtrip. Certainly wouldn't be worthwhile for everyone, but might be worth thinking about for some of you.
Is there a way to find the cheapest route from a particular city on a certain date on Southwest?
Aug 28, 2023 09:54 PM
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kdeezAug 28, 2023 09:54 PM
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Lol, I want to go to San Francisco from Palm Springs, I have to change planes in Denver.

Hard pass.
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Aug 28, 2023 10:10 PM
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ShrewdBorder2806Aug 28, 2023 10:10 PM
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Quote from susieling :
Could someone please help clarify on the required "purchase one round
trip or two one-way flights by 8/30. and Travel by 9/30." part -- does the traveler has to be the account holder himself or herself? Could I buy two one way tickets and flight with a friend?
Wondering this too!
Aug 28, 2023 10:32 PM
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D-Trick39Aug 28, 2023 10:32 PM
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Quote from ShrewdBorder2806 :
Wondering this too!
The rapid rewards account needs to show 2 completed one ways or a single completed round trip flown within the time frame. You booking a friend to fly with you one way would not earn you the pass.

The day after you complete the criteria, at 8am you will receive the email congratulating you on the companion pass.

Remember to register first for the promotion before purchasing any flights!
Aug 28, 2023 10:59 PM
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djangiAug 28, 2023 10:59 PM
791 Posts
I already have southwest companion pass. I used that 2-3 times this year. But so far I have had terrible experience with Southwest airlines. Flight constantly gets delayed and cancelled. Then customer support cannot rebook online and I had to go to the airport where the rebooking was done. However, I found the employees very rude as well, especially in East coast. It was so frustrating, I immediately got the credit card for delta. The service and flights were fantastic in delta as well as those were cheaper than southwest. I will cancel the southwest credit card after using up the points in other ways like hotel booking, if possible.
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Aug 28, 2023 11:08 PM
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patricktparkAug 28, 2023 11:08 PM
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What if my round trip flight leaves 9/29 and return flight is Oct 1st? Does this qualify?
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Aug 28, 2023 11:18 PM
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DeoseAug 28, 2023 11:18 PM
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Quote from patricktpark :
What if my round trip flight leaves 9/29 and return flight is Oct 1st? Does this qualify?
Noooo.
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Aug 28, 2023 11:22 PM
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jfish26101Aug 28, 2023 11:22 PM
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Quote from Dominader786 :
Per their FAQ:

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 August 28 and 11:59 p.m. CDT August 30, 2023.
So frustrating. Think this is the third flight I've booked that fell during the window for a deal like this but because I don't wait to the last minute to make my plans it doesn't qualify.
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