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. Quick Points: Book now and then check for hotel and airline price drops
  2. Southwest schedule extended: Book now to save on flights through Nov. 4, 2023
  3. Earn up to 80,000 bonus points with these Southwest Airlines credit card offers
  4. Make the most of your online purchases with this Southwest shopping portal bonus
  5. Biden targets ‘junk fees’ tacked on to hotel stays, airfare and credit cards

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 2023?
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What is Southwest Airlines elite status worth in 2023?
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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

Spring break travel is here: These 6 tips will help you survive it
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Spring break travel is here: These 6 tips will help you survive it
How to get airline elite status
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How to get airline elite status
The best ways to get to Hawaii using points and miles
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The best ways to get to Hawaii using points and miles
How far in advance can you book a flight?
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How far in advance can you book a flight?
How to use the Southwest Companion Pass
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How to use the Southwest Companion Pass
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 Rapid Rewards Plus card: Low annual fee plus a handful of benefits
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus card: Low annual fee plus a handful of benefits
How you can donate your points and miles to charity
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How you can donate your points and miles to charity
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
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Southwest Premier Credit Card review: Good value
Southwest Priority credit card review: Valuable perks
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Southwest Priority credit card review: Valuable perks
Your complete guide to maximizing Southwest Rapid Rewards
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Your complete guide to maximizing Southwest Rapid Rewards

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