Act fast: Earn double Rapid Rewards points at Southwest for a limited time

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Southwest flyers can earn double Rapid Rewards points for flights booked by Jan. 13, 2025.

This promotion is for newly booked cash flights only, specifically those booked between Jan. 10 and Jan. 13.

Deal basics

Airline: Southwest

Travel dates: Valid for travel between Jan. 10-May 21

How to book: You must register online.

Book by: 11:59 p.m. CT on Jan. 13

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Users must sign in to their Rapid Rewards account and register online to participate here.

You can earn up to 24 bonus Rapid Rewards points per dollar, depending on fare type. With this double-earning promo, earnings rates are as follows:

Wanna Get Away fares: 10 points per dollar
Wanna Get Away Plus fares: 16 points per dollar
Anytime fares: 20 points per dollar
Business select fares: 24 points per dollar

Travelers can earn an unlimited amount of bonus points as calculated via the above fare structure. TPG currently values Rapid Rewards points at 1.35 points per dollar, so your earnings rate will depend on fare price and type. For example, a $250 Wanna Get Away fare would earn 2,500 Rapid Rewards points, worth $33.75.

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