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Southwest Airlines: Reviews and Resources

Our Assessment:

Southwest Airlines is the world's largest low-cost carrier and a major US airline with their headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Their fleet is huge - 746 aircrafts headed to nearly 100 destinations, mostly focused on domestic routes. Their loyalty program, Rapid Rewards, is among our favorites for families, particularly because of the valuable Companion Pass. We have some articles pinned below where you can learn more about that perk and tons of others, along with all of our flight reviews and news on Southwest Airlines.

Our Favorite
Partner Cards
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
Current Offer
40,000 bonus points
Terms Apply
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card
Current Offer
40,000 bonus points
Terms Apply
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card
Current Offer
40,000 bonus points
Terms Apply
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
BEST FOR BEGINNERS
60,000 points
Terms Apply
Essential Reading
Southwest
Point Value 1.5 cents

There isn’t a strict mathematical formula at work here. At some point we’d like to create a system that could calculate a precise value based on award availability, fees, award levels and ease of accrual, but for now these valuations are based on a combination of how much TPG would pay to buy points if given the opportunity, and the overall value I could get from redeeming them.

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