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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. Airlines are changing schedules; here’s how to handle inconvenient new flight times
  2. Southwest adds Austin flights, boosts presence in hyper-competitive market
  3. Why I’m not a fan of cash-value loyalty programs like BreezePoints
  4. 10 best US daytrips you can take this summer on points and miles
  5. ENDS TODAY: Earn 65k points with Southwest credit cards

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 2021?
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Latest reviews

Reviews
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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Deal alert: Round-trip flights to Hawaii for as low as $198
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Grab a $250 airline voucher to visit these amazing cities in Tennessee
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Up to 40% off: Everything you need to know about saving money with airline vacation packages
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Deal alert: Southwest celebrates Independence Day with fares from $49 each way
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Deal alert: Today only, snag Hawaii flights from $81 each way
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Deal alert: Southwest fares from $49 one-way or 2,700 points

All Southwest articles

Guides
How long does it take for airlines to refund miles and taxes?
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Americans can now visit 109 countries and territories — here’s the complete list
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How I saved nearly $1,400 on a last-minute summer trip with a rental car
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How to avoid airline change and cancellation fees
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6 award chart ‘sweet spots’ that will save you money on domestic flights
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The beginners guide to airline shopping portals
News
Business travel is surging back sooner than expected, but there’s still some bad news for airlines
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TPG credit card question: What are the best credit card strategies for road warriors?
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Airline coronavirus change and cancellation policies: A complete list of major carriers
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Inflight service is back — here’s what food and drinks you can expect on your next flight
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Plastic preferred: These airlines won’t let you pay with cash
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Flying solo: Airline unaccompanied minor policies and fees in the US

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