Southwest Airlines

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At a glance

Southwest Airlines is the world’s largest low-cost carrier and a major US airline, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Their fleet is huge — 746 aircrafts headed to nearly 100 destinations, mostly focused on domestic routes. Its 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.

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Buzzworthy

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  4. Southwest Airlines customer service woes: From refund frustrations to missing bags
  5. How to get a refund from Southwest after the 2022 holiday travel disruption

Essential reading

Everything you need to know about the best seats on Southwest Airlines
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Everything you need to know about the best seats on Southwest Airlines
Second to none: Here’s what makes Southwest’s generous change policies so good
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Second to none: Here’s what makes Southwest’s generous change policies so good
What is Southwest Airlines elite status worth in 2022?
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What is Southwest Airlines elite status worth in 2022?
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Latest reviews

An upgrade worth the investment: 7 thoughts from my first Southwest Airlines flight in nearly 18 months
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An upgrade worth the investment: 7 thoughts from my first Southwest Airlines flight in nearly 18 months
Southwest vs Allegiant: What it’s like to fly a low-cost airline during a pandemic
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Southwest vs Allegiant: What it’s like to fly a low-cost airline during a pandemic
From Hawaii With LUV: A Review of Southwest’s 737-800 From Honolulu to Oakland
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From Hawaii With LUV: A Review of Southwest’s 737-800 From Honolulu to Oakland
Feel the LUV: Southwest 737-800 from Oakland, California to Newark
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Feel the LUV: Southwest 737-800 from Oakland, California to Newark

Latest deals

Southwest 2023 Travel Sale: Flights as low as $59 for specific routes
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Southwest 2023 Travel Sale: Flights as low as $59 for specific routes
Book your Southwest flight to Hawaii by Thursday to get 30% off
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Book your Southwest flight to Hawaii by Thursday to get 30% off
Southwest has flight deals starting at $49 for Halloween
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Southwest has flight deals starting at $49 for Halloween
Last-minute deal alert: Get 25% off Southwest flights this week
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Last-minute deal alert: Get 25% off Southwest flights this week
Southwest Airlines fall sale: One-way fares starting at $59
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Southwest Airlines fall sale: One-way fares starting at $59
Nonstop flights to Cancun for as low as $189 from 9 U.S. cities
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Nonstop flights to Cancun for as low as $189 from 9 U.S. cities

All Southwest articles

Your complete guide to maximizing Southwest Rapid Rewards
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Your complete guide to maximizing Southwest Rapid Rewards
Flying with a lap infant? Here’s what you need to know
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Flying with a lap infant? Here’s what you need to know
It’s National Plan for Vacation Day — here’s how to make your dream trip a reality
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It’s National Plan for Vacation Day — here’s how to make your dream trip a reality
How to keep your points and miles from expiring
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How to keep your points and miles from expiring
Which airline credit cards offer the best priority boarding perks?
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Which airline credit cards offer the best priority boarding perks?
Your points and miles checklist for January 2023
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Your points and miles checklist for January 2023
The best credit cards to reach elite status in 2023
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The best credit cards to reach elite status in 2023
Winter is here: Your flight is canceled or delayed – here’s what you should do next
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Winter is here: Your flight is canceled or delayed – here’s what you should do next
Southwest schedule extended: Book now to save on flights through Aug. 14, 2023
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Southwest schedule extended: Book now to save on flights through Aug. 14, 2023
Here’s how you can watch your favorite holiday movies in the air this year
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Here’s how you can watch your favorite holiday movies in the air this year
Last chance: Earn 75,000 Rapid Rewards points with these Southwest card offers
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Last chance: Earn 75,000 Rapid Rewards points with these Southwest card offers
When does Southwest calculate Companion Pass points?
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When does Southwest calculate Companion Pass points?

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