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. Use these shopping portal bonuses to earn extra miles this holiday season
  2. Last chance: Earn 75,000 Rapid Rewards points with these Southwest card offers
  3. When does Southwest calculate Companion Pass points?
  4. Hawaii volcano erupting for first time in nearly 40 years; what’s the travel impact?
  5. Quick Points: Earn American miles and Southwest points when you fill up your car with gas

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

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
Southwest deal alert: Flights as low as $107
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Southwest deal alert: Flights as low as $107

All Southwest articles

Why now is the best time to apply for Southwest Airlines credit cards
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Why now is the best time to apply for Southwest Airlines credit cards
4 easy ways to get maximum value out of 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points
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4 easy ways to get maximum value out of 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points
The ultimate guide to Southwest credit card eligibility
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The ultimate guide to Southwest credit card eligibility
Comparing the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority, Premier and Plus credit cards
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Comparing the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority, Premier and Plus credit cards
Southwest Priority credit card review: Valuable perks for Southwest flyers
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Southwest Priority credit card review: Valuable perks for Southwest flyers
Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus card: An affordable way to earn points, now with a 75,000-point bonus
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus card: An affordable way to earn points, now with a 75,000-point bonus
How to quickly earn the Southwest Companion Pass
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How to quickly earn the Southwest Companion Pass
Southwest Premier Credit Card review: Good value at a low cost
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Southwest Premier Credit Card review: Good value at a low cost
Southwest schedule extended: Book now to save on flights through July 10, 2023
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Southwest schedule extended: Book now to save on flights through July 10, 2023
Southwest announces Companion Pass, Rapid Rewards changes for 2023
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Southwest announces Companion Pass, Rapid Rewards changes for 2023
What exactly are airline miles, anyway?
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What exactly are airline miles, anyway?
TPG’s guide to getting started with points, miles and credit cards
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TPG’s guide to getting started with points, miles and credit cards

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