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Southwest Airlines buy-one-get-one-free flights: Destinations and who can use the promotion
Wanting a trip away with a loved one or friend? Southwest Airlines’ returning promotion can help you save.
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Southwest Airlines has brought back its popular Companion Pass promotion, offering a limited-time buy-one-get-one-free deal for flights.
This promotion allows Rapid Rewards members to bring a companion along on their travels at no additional cost, save for taxes and fees starting at $5.60 one-way.
“We love offering this Companion Pass promotion because it allows our members to experience one of the many benefits of our award-winning Rapid Rewards program,” Southwest Vice President of Marketing Jennifer Bridie said in a statement.
How it works
The Companion Pass allows you to designate one person to fly with you for free on unlimited flights during the promotional period. You can change your designated companion up to three times while you have the pass.
This year’s promotion comes with an added benefit: members can use their Rapid Rewards points to book qualifying flights, in addition to cash purchases.
Who can take advantage of the promotion?
To use this offer, you must:
- Be a Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards member
- Register for the Companion Pass promotion
- Book a qualifying flight by September 5, 2024
- Complete your travel by November 20, 2024
Once these conditions are met, you’ll earn a promotional Companion Pass valid from January 6, 2025, to March 6, 2025.
Usually to meet the criteria for the deal you must book 100 flights a year, a huge amount far beyond the reach of most. This limited time deal means you can do it in one.
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