Rapid Rewards Companion Pass When you fly, you can take a companion for free!
Companion Pass Icon At Southwest Airlines, Rapid Rewards Members who fly 50 or more roundtrips (or receive 100 credits through flight and Partner use) within a 12-month period receive a Companion Pass!
  • A Companion Pass lets one person of your choice fly free when traveling with you anytime for an entire year.
  • Once you qualify, we’ll automatically notify you of your new Companion Pass status!
You've qualified for Companion Pass Status...now what?
  • When you qualify for Companion Pass Status, you’ll need to designate your companion – and it’s easy!
  • Just head to MySouthwest at southwest.com, log in, click on “Designate Your Companion,” and enter their information.
  • You can also contact us at 1-800-435-9792, and provide the Southwest Customer Representative your Companion’s information (name, date of birth, and phone number).
  • Once your Companion is designated, you’ll receive your Companion Pass card in the mail within seven to ten business days.
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When you fly, you can take a companion for free!
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  • After clicking on “Reservations” from the home page on southwest.com, simply choose the Rapid Rewards Companion Pass booking option. Once you have selected your flights, you will enter your account number and online password to complete the booking process.
  • You may also make a Companion Pass reservation by contacting us at 1-800-248-4377. Simply let the Southwest Customer Representative know that a Companion will be traveling with you on a Companion Pass.
  • Please write down the confirmation number that is given to you once the reservation is complete.
  • If you are not checking luggage, and you want to receive your boarding pass at the Departure Gate, you can visit the Travel Center at southwest.com starting at 6 a.m. (local departure time) the day before your flight to print a Security Document for each traveler. Presenting this document when you pass through the Security Checkpoint will allow you to proceed to the Departure Gate area.
  • The Member and Companion must check in together and present the Companion Pass card.
Just Remember:
  • The Companion Pass is not subject to capacity controls and is valid whether you’re traveling on a Southwest Airlines fare paid ticket or an Award! Be sure to make a reservation, and pay the government-imposed September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per roundtrip. Don’t forget to bring your Companion Pass to present upon checkin.
  • The Companion Pass can only be used on Southwest Airlines-operated service.
  • You can change your Companion Pass up to three (3) times during the 12-month validity period. Requests must be made in writing and accompanied by the current Companion Pass card, which will be cancelled, to: Southwest Airlines, Rapid Rewards, P.O. Box 36657, Dallas, TX 75235. Please include your new Companion’s name, address, phone number, social security number, and date of birth. Allow 21 days for processing.
  • All Companion Pass Rules and Regulations apply.