This’ll have to be quick—because Southwest’s promotion will be, too.
Until Thursday, September 5, Southwest Airlines opening a window to register for its Companion Pass deal, which allows members of its Rapid Rewards program (sign up for free here) to get a second ticket for free when they buy one for themselves.
There are a few hoops to making this happen, and the opportunity closes at the end of Thursday, September 5, so listen up.
According to the airline, Rapid Rewards members who want to get a Companion Pass must first register for the promotion at this link. This step is separate from signing up for the Rapid Rewards program.
They must also buy a single round-trip or two one-way tickets by the end of September 5, 2024, to fly by November 20, 2024.
Once those prerequisites are met, Southwest will send passengers an email to notify them if they qualify for the Companion Pass. If they do, the pass will allow a friend or family member to fly alongside them for free between January 6 and March 6, 2025.
Customers do not have to designate the name of their companion until they complete their qualifying flights and Southwest sends a confirmation email.
There is another way to earn a Companion Pass: Earn 135,000 Rapid Rewards points in a year.
Obviously, this way is easier and faster. But you’ll have to be quick.