How do you earn tier qualifying points on Southwest?

How do you earn tier qualifying points on Southwest?

Tier qualifying points are earned from revenue flights booked through Southwest Airlines® or through the use of the Rapid Rewards® Priority or Premier Credit Cards (1,500 tier qualifying points for every $10,000 in eligible net purchases on that card).

How do you become an A lister on Southwest?

To qualify for A-List status, you will need to fly 25 Southwest Airlines® one-way qualifying flights or earn 35,000 tier qualifying points per calendar year.

Can you use Southwest Companion Pass for international flights?

The Companion Pass can be used to fly a passenger for free to any destination Southwest flies. This includes all domestic and international destinations, including Hawaii.

Does buying points count towards Companion Pass?

Only base points, not bonus points, will count toward earning the Southwest Companion Pass. Additionally, points you purchased, points that were gifted or transferred to you and points transferred in from other programs like Chase Ultimate Rewards® DO NOT count toward your Southwest Companion Pass.

Do Southwest referral points count towards Companion Pass?

The bonus points you earn through referrals also count toward earning a Southwest Companion Pass, one of the most sought-after benefits available to flyers.

Do transfer Southwest Points count towards Companion Pass?

Even though the points don’t count toward the Companion Pass, the points you transfer become twice as valuable once you have the Companion Pass, because you can bring a friend along for free. Remember, you cannot transfer hotel points to Southwest to earn the Companion Pass, either.

Is a list worth it Southwest?

Is A-List status worth it? Elite status on Southwest provides few benefits outside of an accelerated check-in and boarding process. However, if you fly enough to qualify for the Companion Pass, then loyalty to Southwest may be worth it.

Can you buy Southwest a list?

In order to qualify for A-List status, Southwest travelers must fly 25 Southwest Airlines one-way qualifying flights or earn 35,000 tier-qualifying Southwest Rapid Rewards points per calendar year. You can purchase a spot at the front of the line for $30 to $50, depending on the flight.

Can you use Southwest points with companion pass?

Yes! You won’t lose your Southwest points when you earn the Companion Pass. You can still use the 125,000 Southwest points to book flights, and your companion flies for almost free if you have the Companion Pass.

How do I use my Southwest points for international flights?

Book with points is easy:

1. Log in to your Rapid Rewards account on the Southwest.com® homepage.
2. Enter your flight information and view fares in points.
3. Select your flight, review the price and schedule.
4. You’re ready to check out! Input your information and then purchase the flight.

Do Southwest Companion Pass points expire?

Once you do, you earn Companion Pass for that year plus all of the following one. The 80k regular points you earned from the credit card sign-up will not expire, and they are yours to spend at any time.

Can you use Southwest Companion Pass with points?

How many companion pass points do you need to fly southwest?

A Member who earns 125,000 Companion Pass qualifying points or who flies 100 qualifying one-way flights booked through Southwest® per calendar year will qualify for Companion Pass.

When does companion pass status expire for Southwest Airlines?

As a reminder, last year, Members who earned Companion pass status through December 31, 2020 (not through any type of promotion) received a status extension through December 31, 2021. * These TQPs and CPQPs cannot be redeemed for travel or through More Rewards, transferred, or donated.

How do I designate a companion for southwest?

To designate your Companion online, log in to your Rapid Rewards® account on Southwest.com and click on My Account at the top of your screen. Within your My Rapid Rewards section locate the Snapshot tab. If you are eligible to designate your Companion online, you will find a Choose Your Companion section.

What does one way qualifying flight on Southwest mean?

A one-way qualifying flight is defined as a one-way revenue trip on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city, including any intermediate stops and/or connections on Southwest Airlines.