How does the companion pass work on Southwest?
How does the buddy pass work for Southwest?
The Southwest Companion Pass is a pass that allows a Rapid Rewards member to add a second person (Companion) free of charge to any flight that they book with Southwest, as long as there is another seat available for purchase. The member only needs to pay the taxes and fees for the Companion.
How many times can you use the Southwest Companion Pass?
You may change your designated Companion up to three times each calendar year that you maintain Companion Pass privileges. Any reservation with the current designated Companion would need to be cancelled before changing your designated Companion. To change your Companion, you must call 1-800-435-9792.
Does companion pass get priority boarding?
Companions booked via a companion pass are not on the same reservation/confirmation# as the companion pass holder and thus, unfortunately, do not receive the priority boarding benefit.
Does Southwest Companion Pass have to be same person?
Anyone can be your companion
After you set your initial companion, you can change it three times in 2022 and then three times in 2023 — if you earn the pass in 2022. This means you can have up to seven different people fly with you on the pass over two different calendar years.
Will Southwest extend companion pass due to coronavirus?
For our current Companion Pass Members who received an extension of their earned Companion Pass benefits through June 30, 2021, we are extending your benefits another six months. * You can now enjoy Companion Pass through December 31, 2021.
Is Southwest Companion Pass Unlimited?
One of the best deals in the travel world is the Southwest Companion Pass. It lets you take along a companion for free (plus applicable taxes and fees) on an unlimited number of Southwest flights for the lifetime of the pass.
Can I use Southwest companion pass if I book with points?
You can use the Companion Pass on Southwest award flights. Just book your flight with points and add your companion later. You’ll then both pay just taxes and fees for your flight.
Do companion pass points expire?
Your Companion Pass is valid from the date you earn 125,000 Companion Pass qualifying points up to the end of the next calendar year. For example, if you earn the companion pass on December 14, 2020, it is valid up to the end of 2021.
Does Companion Pass work with points?
No, Rapid Rewards Companion Pass travel does not count toward qualification for A-List status. Additionally, no points are awarded for flights taken by the person flying on a Companion Pass reservation.
Can you use Southwest Companion Pass to Hawaii?
For instance, if you book a round trip ticket to Hawaii on Southwest, with the Companion Pass you could add your designated companion on those flights with you for no charge other than taxes and fees.
How do I add a companion pass on Southwest?
After booking your flight, visit the My Trips section of your account. Find your flight in the Upcoming section and click on Add Companion link. Click Continue to proceed to the purchase screen and review your Companion information. Click Purchase to complete your Companion’s flight reservation.
Does Southwest A list automatically check you in?
A-Listers who’ve not bought Business Select are checked in automatically beginning 36 hours before departure, starting with position A-16.
Do Southwest hotels count towards Companion Pass?
Do hotels booked through Southwest count toward Companion Pass? Yes, hotel reservations booked through SouthwestHotels.com count toward the Southwest Companion Pass. As long as the hotel is a Rapid Rewards partner, the points earned are considered qualified base points.
Do I need early bird if I am a list?
There’s no easy answer to your question. A-list will ALWAYS yield a better boarding position than Early Bird – unless the ticket happens to be booked less than 24 hours in advance, SW assigns boarding positions in the following order: A List preferred, followed by A-List, followed by Early Bird.
Is Group B good on Southwest?
If you have a B group boarding position, the chances are good that you’ll still be able to get a window or aisle seat or find 2 seats together if you’re traveling with a companion. Hot Tip: If you are in the B group (or even one of the first numbers in the C group), head to the back of the plane.
What are best seats on Southwest?
What rows have the most legroom on Southwest Airlines? If legroom is what you’re after, you’ll want to look for a seat in the first row (the bulkhead) of the aircraft or the exit row. If you’re flying on a Boeing 737-700, the absolute most legroom is in seat 12A which is missing the seat in front of it.
Do you have to be in uniform to board a plane first?
Yup, the standard policy is only those in uniform are allowed to board early. If you want to see that changed, you could tell the airline that is what you want. Click on “contact us” below to do so.