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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

  1. Southwest baggage fees and how to avoid paying them
  2. What happens when a baby is born in flight?
  3. Southwest’s new fare type is here. What to know about ‘Wanna Get Away Plus’
  4. Southwest Airlines adding faster Wi-Fi, power ports as part of $2 billion in inflight upgrades
  5. Earn bonus miles with new shopping portal bonuses from American, Southwest and United

Essential reading

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

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

Latest deals

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Economy and first-class flights to Austin from $124 round-trip
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Round-trip fares to Chicago, including summer travel dates, starting at $150
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Summer deal alert: Round-trip flights to Vegas from California starting at $78
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Southwest deal alert: 30% off fall flights to Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean
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You can fly to New York City for under $200 right now
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Fly to Hawaii with one-way fares starting at $89

All Southwest articles

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No major airport near you? Here’s how expert travelers still get amazing flight deals
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Free Wi-Fi on some Southwest flights as carrier tests new internet service
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UPDATE: Turks and Caicos making it much easier to visit
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5 key points and miles strategies I learned as a management consultant ‘road warrior’
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How to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value
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4 easy ways to get maximum value out of 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points
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Why some travelers, including myself, don’t plan to stop wearing masks on planes anytime soon
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How airline companion tickets can save you serious money on your summer trip
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The best ways to get to Hawaii using points and miles
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How to keep your points and miles from expiring
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Southwest adds 3 new routes, boosts summer frequencies on others
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10 countries you didn’t know you could fly to on Southwest

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