Summary

  • Southwest Airlines gives away 1 million Rapid Rewards points to an Instagram user and offers weekly destination prize packages in the Summer of Go sweepstakes.
  • To enter, follow @SouthwestAir, like and comment on the post with hashtags, and tag a friend. Five additional winners will receive $500 Southwest gift cards.
  • The Summer of Go sweepstakes offers weekly chances to win trips to various leisure destinations and does not require the use of social media.

US carrier Southwest Airlines is giving away one million Rapid Rewards points to a lucky Instagram user to mark passing one million followers on the platform. The milestone comes shortly after the airline celebrated its 53rd birthday, with the promotion running in conjunction with Southwest’s ongoing Summer of Go sweepstakes, which offers passengers weekly chances to win 1 of 10 destination prize packages.

One million miles

The airline is offering the sweepstakes to its existing Instagram followers and new ones who sign up for the promotion. The grand prize winner will receive 1 million Rapid Rewards points, while five additional winners will each receive a $500 Southwest gift card. All the winners will be randomly selected on July 16th and notified by direct message from the official @SouthwestAir account.

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The competition is open to US residents of any state except Alaska who are 18 or older. To enter, the following steps must be completed by 23:59 on Monday, July 15th.

  • Like the Instagram post announcing the sweeps, published on July 1st, 2024.
  • Comment on the post with hashtags #OneMillionSWA and #Sweepstakes, and tag a friend.
  • Be following the official @southwestair page on Instagram.
Southwest Airlines giveaway

Photo: Southwest Airlines

Southwest uses a dynamic pricing model, so it is hard to say exactly how many flights one million points will cover, but it is quite a few. Passengers will still be responsible for any taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges, currently at least $5.60 per one-way flight.

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How to win a flight without using Instagram

The promotion is running alongside an existing weekly giveaway, which does not require entrants to use social media. The airline’s Summer of Go sweepstakes offers customers weekly chances to win 1 of 10 destination prize packages to attractive leisure destinations throughout the summer. Each winner will receive round-trip air travel for themself and a guest, accommodation, a gift card for ground transportation, and 5,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points.

This week, the destination is Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). To enter, fill out the form on the official webpage for a chance to win the following:

  • Round-trip air travel on Southwest Airlines for the winner and one guest.
  • A $250 Visa gift card for ground transportation.
  • Two nights of double occupancy hotel accommodations at The Desota.
  • Two Savannah Tour VIP passes that provide access to a wide array of tours/attractions throughout the city.
  • 5,000 Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards bonus points.

The destinations change every week, with the initial offering being flights to Colorado Springs. Jennifer Bridie, Vice President of Marketing Communications & Strategy at Southwest Airlines, explained the rationale behind launching the summer promotion:

“Our robust route map includes destinations from coast to coast that offer adventures for every type of traveler seeking a getaway.

“As our Customers consider their next vacation, we’re providing even more reasons to turn their plans from wanna go, to gonna go with opportunities to win prize packages along the way.”

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 with registration N7864B at Hollywood Burbank Airport

Photo: Angel DiBilio | Shutterstock

The Summer of Go sweepstakes is open to legal residents of 48 US states (excluding Alaska and Rhode Island) and the District of Colombia who are ages 19 or older at the time of entry. The last opportunity to enter the Savannah promotion before it changes to the next destination is July 8th at 23:59 Central Time.

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