Rapid Rewards | Southwest Airlines

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Everything you need to know about earning and using Rapid Rewards points is here. See how Rapid Rewards points rack up when you fly with Southwest&reg;.&nbsp;

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Earn Rapid Rewards® Points | Southwest Airlines

No. The estimated Rapid Rewards points to be earned displayed during the booking process are an estimate only and are directly related to the advertised one-way base fare and fare type of the flight selected. A Business Select&reg; fare earns 12 points per dollar on qualifying flights, while Anytime, Wanna Get Away Plus&reg;, and Wanna Get Away&reg; fares earn 10, eight, and six points per dollar, respectively.
NOTE: A-List and A-List Preferred Members earn a 25% and 100% bonus, respectively. Qualifying flights means flights paid entirely with dollars, LUV Vouchers, gift cards, or flight credits, and with no portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards points.

Do all fares earn at the same point value? 

You can earn points on revenue tickets, which include flights paid entirely with dollars, LUV Vouchers, gift cards, or flight credits, and with no portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards points. You cannot earn points on nonrevenue travel, including reward travel, Companion Pass&reg; travel, or any travel with any portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards points. Other travel not eligible for earning points includes, but is not limited to, charter flights, service-charged, reduced-rate, trade out, extra seat, and paper tickets.&nbsp;

What type of tickets are eligible for earning points?

No. The Rapid Rewards program was designed to reward our flyers for the flights they take, regardless of who purchased the tickets. Rapid Rewards points are only earned by the Member who travels.&nbsp;

If I buy a ticket for another Customer, can I receive Rapid Rewards points for the travel? 

Points are deposited within 72 hours after the completion of your entire ticket.&nbsp;

When are points earned from flying deposited into my account? 

You can <a class="Hyperlink SCXW209410651 BCX0" href="https://www.southwest.com/loyalty/myaccount/points-activity.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">check your account online</a> at Southwest.com&reg;. Once the points are deposited in your account, they&rsquo;re available for use.&nbsp;

How can I tell if points are deposited into my account? 

You will not earn any points for any portion of the ticket that has been flown until the entire ticket has been completed (i.e., flown, used as payment toward another ticket, refunded, or a combination thereof). You do not receive points unless you complete all segments of the ticket.&nbsp;

What happens if I only fly part of the ticket I purchased? 

No. Points can only be earned on revenue tickets or through qualifying activity with our Rapid Rewards partners.&nbsp;

Can I earn points on any extra charges associated with my reservation, such as Unaccompanied Minor, extra bag, heavy bag, pet, etc.? 

No. You will not earn points if you fly on reward travel or as a designated Companion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Will I earn points on reward travel or Companion Pass travel? 

Yes. Points are earned based on the dollar amount paid for the ticket. If a promotion code is applied to the purchase of the ticket, the points earned will be based on the discounted amount.&nbsp;

Do discounts based on a promotion code impact the number of points I earn? 

Yes. Members traveling on a Southwest Vacations package will accrue points based on the air portion of the package. From time to time, Southwest Vacations will also run promotions to earn additional Rapid Rewards points on the land portion of the package. Once the Vacations package round trip travel has been completed, it may take up to 72 hours for the points to post to your Rapid Rewards account.&nbsp;

Can I get Rapid Rewards points when I travel on a Southwest Vacations® package? 

The number of points earned for each flight segment is calculated after completion of the entire ticket and is based on the dollar amount paid for the base fare and fare product for that segment. Qualifying flights means flights paid entirely with dollars, LUV Vouchers, gift cards, or flight credits, and with no portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards points. Taxes and fees imposed by the United States and foreign governments, including airport-assessed Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs), federal segment fees, the government-imposed September 11th Security Fee, and other taxes and fees are not eligible to earn points.&nbsp;
NOTE: If a ticket is purchased that combines different fare types (e.g., Business Select for the outbound segment and Wanna Get Away for the return segment), the number of points earned will be calculated by multiplying the base fare for each segment by the corresponding number of points per dollar for each fare product.&nbsp;

How can I calculate the number of points that I should earn for my ticket? 

To receive points for flights you complete, enter your account number when you book a reservation or provide it at the airport when you check in. You may also request points for travel completed in the last 12 months <a href="https://www.southwest.com/loyalty/myaccount/rapid-rewards.html#past-flight-points" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in your account</a>.&nbsp;
To receive points with a Rapid Rewards partner, provide your account number at the time specified by the partner in their terms and conditions.&nbsp;

How do I start receiving points? 

Tier qualifying points are earned from revenue flights booked through Southwest or through the use of select <a class="Hyperlink SCXW13578759 BCX0" href="https://www.southwest.com/html/rapidrewards/partners/credit-cards/southwest-airlines-rapid-rewards-cards/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rapid Rewards&reg; Credit Cards</a> (1,500 tier qualifying points for every $10,000 spent on eligible purchases, and starting January 2024, 1,500 tier qualifying points for every $5,000 spent on eligible purchases).&nbsp;&nbsp;

How do I earn tier qualifying points? 

Earn Rapid Rewards® points

Enroll in Rapid Rewards | Southwest Airlines

Enrolling in Rapid Rewards is easy&mdash;and free!&nbsp;You have multiple options to enroll in Rapid Rewards.
Simply visit <a href="https://www.southwest.com/account/enroll/enroll-member?clk=HELP-CENTER">Southwest.com/enroll</a>.
You can enroll on the Southwest&reg; Mobile App by selecting the menu and clicking on Log in or enroll to manage your trips and account activity.
Enrolling online is fast and easy. If you need help during the enrollment process, call Southwest Airlines&reg; Reservations at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA&reg;.

How do I enroll in Rapid Rewards?

We communicate program changes to you via email. If you wish to learn more, please visit our <a href="https://www.southwest.com/about-southwest/terms-and-conditions/privacy-policy-pol.html" aria-label="Southwest privacy policy">privacy policy</a>.

Why do you need my email address?

Once you're enrolled, you can start <a href="https://www.southwest.com/rapidrewards/how-to-earn">earning points</a> after completing qualifying flight travel and/or Rapid Rewards partner transactions. Points can be earned from (a) qualifying flights booked and flown through Southwest or (b) through qualifying purchases with our Rapid Rewards partners. Qualifying Flights include flights paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers&reg;, gift cards, or flight credits, and with no portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards points.

When can I start earning Rapid Rewards points?

Enroll in Rapid Rewards®

General Rapid Rewards | Southwest Airlines

Reward travel has the same <a href="https://www.southwest.com/flying-with-southwest/">airport experience</a> as revenue travel. You do not need to bring a Rapid Rewards card if flying on reward travel. Simply bring your digital or paper boarding pass and your government-issued ID.
For international travel (when departing the U.S. and when departing from an international destination), you must verify your passport with an Customer Service Agent or kiosk at the Southwest&reg; ticket counter at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled departure (75 minutes for flights departing Aruba (AUA)).

Do I need to bring anything to the airport on the day of my reward travel flight?

No, your Rapid Rewards points do not expire. However, if you choose to close your account, the points in your account will be terminated.

Do the points I earn expire?

It takes up to 72 hours after completion of your flight for points to post to your account. For transactions with Rapid Rewards partners, review their terms and conditions to learn more about the expected timeframe for points to post to your account.

When do the points I earn after each qualifying activity post to my account?

Visit <a href="/html/contact-us/index.html">Southwest.com/contact-us</a>.

How do I contact someone with a question about Rapid Rewards?

General Rapid Rewards®

Missing Rapid Rewards Points | Southwest Airlines

You may request points for travel completed in the last 12 months <a href="https://www.southwest.com/loyalty/myaccount/rapid-rewards.html#past-flight-points">in your account</a>. In the section called &ldquo;Request past flight points,&rdquo; enter your confirmation number from your reservation and click &ldquo;Get points.&rdquo; After verification of your flight information (up to 5 days), points will be deposited into your account.

Can I request Rapid Rewards points for my past flights?

You can request past flight points for flights flown within the past 12 months.

How far back into the past can I request past flight points?

Yes, you can request points for flights completed in the past 12 months.

Can I get Rapid Rewards points for flights that I completed before I enrolled?

Missing Rapid Rewards® Points

More Rewards | Southwest Airlines

When you're a Rapid Rewards&reg; Member, the More Rewards program allows you to redeem your points for merchandise, international flights operated by other airlines, hotel stays, gift cards, and rental cars. <a href="https://www.southwest.com/rapidrewards/maritz-validate">Redeem points for gift cards and more</a>.

What is More Rewards?

More Rewards

Rapid Rewards Account | Southwest Airlines

When you&rsquo;re a Rapid Rewards Member, you can access your Rapid Rewards account at <a href="https://www.southwest.com/loyalty/myaccount/index.html?clk=HELP-CENTER">Southwest.com/myaccount</a> or via your mobile app. Simply enter your account number and password to view your account, book reward and Companion travel, view upcoming trips, set your personal preferences, and more.

Where can I access my Rapid Rewards account?

Access your Rapid Rewards account from the Southwest.com homepage by selecting Log In at the top of the page. Enter your username or Rapid Rewards account number and password.

How do I log in to my account on Southwest.com®?

You can request a password at Southwest.com by simply clicking on the Need Help Logging In? link under Account Login. Simply provide all of the necessary information and a password will be emailed or mailed to the address in your account.

How can I get a password or request one if I forgot my password?

If you can't remember your username or account number, simply click on the Need help logging in? link under Account Login. Then provide all of the necessary information and your username and account number will be instantly provided to you online.

How can I get a username or my account number to access my account on Southwest.com?

If you have never logged in to your account at Southwest.com, simply click on the Need help logging in? link under Account Login. You will be required to provide all of the necessary information, including your Rapid Rewards account number, to finish setting up your account.

What if I have never logged in to my account at Southwest.com?

If you need to fix a spelling mistake on your Rapid Rewards account, please <a href="https://www.southwest.com/html/contact-us/index.html?clk=6099032">contact us</a>. But if you changed your name legally, send us a copy of one of the following:
<ul>
<li class="p1">Marriage license</li>
<li class="p1">Divorce decree</li>
<li class="p1">An old government-issued photo ID plus a new government-issued photo ID</li>
</ul>
This information should also be included with your documentation:
<ul>
<li class="p1">Name</li>
<li class="p1">Address</li>
<li class="p1">Phone number</li>
<li class="p1">Rapid Rewards account number </li>
</ul>
It is preferred that you email us your documents when requesting a name change.
How to send an email:
<ol>
<li>Visit the <a href="https://support.southwest.com/email-us/s/?clk=6866062" aria-describedby="a11y-message-header--same-window-third-party-site" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Email Us page</a>.</li>
<li>Choose Comment/Question, then Rapid Rewards, then Account Management.</li>
<li>Fill out and submit the form.</li>
</ol>
You can also email us through the mobile app. Navigate to the Contact Us section in the mobile app menu, select Email Us, then follow steps two and three above.
You may also mail us your information here:
<address>Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards P.O. Box 36657 Dallas, Texas 75235</address>

How do I change my name on my Rapid Rewards account?

To view your account history, log in to your Rapid Rewards account on Southwest.com. Next, click on My Account in the top right of your screen. Within your My Account, you can view your total points balance, recent points activity, your status toward tier membership, upcoming trips, saved trips, past trips, and more.

How do I view my account history?

Yes.&nbsp;If you have not yet taken your trip, you can <a href="https://www.southwest.com/air/manage-reservation/index.html?page=ADD-RAPID-REWARDS-NUMBER">add your Rapid Rewards number to your reservation</a> on Southwest.com or you can ask a Southwest Airlines&reg; Customer Service Agent to add it when you arrive at the airport.

Can I add my Rapid Rewards number to an existing reservation?

Rapid Rewards® account

Chase Pay Yourself Back®

Rapid Rewards Chase Credit Card | Southwest Airlines

We have partnered with JPMorgan Chase to offer a co-branded credit card to allow Rapid Rewards Members the opportunity to earn points for everyday purchases. <a href="/chase/" aria-label="Learn more about Rapid Rewards Credit Card offers">Learn more</a>.

What is the Rapid Rewards Credit Card?

Rapid Rewards® Chase Credit Card

Rapid Rewards Points Center | Southwest Airlines

Rapid Rewards® Points Center

How do I buy Rapid Rewards points?

How many points can I purchase or transfer per day?

Do purchased, gifted, or transferred points, and Rapid Reward Partnership Points count toward A-List, A-List Preferred, or Companion Pass®?

How do I gift or transfer Rapid Rewards points to someone else?

Why do you ask for the recipient’s email address when gifting and transferring points?

Can I buy, gift, or transfer points if I live in another country?

Buying/Gifting/Transferring Rapid Rewards Points

How do I donate Rapid Rewards points?

Is there a fee to donate points?

Donating Rapid Rewards Points

How can I claim the Rapid Rewards points I received from a paper certificate or an email?

What is my claim code and where can I find it?

Can someone else claim my points?

Can I replace lost certificates?

May I sell my claim code(s)?

Is there a maximum number of points I can receive from a certificate or an email?

Claiming Rapid Rewards Points using an Award Code

Rapid Rewards Terms and Conditions | Southwest Airlines

What are the Rapid Rewards Rules and Regulations?

Rapid Rewards® terms and conditions

Rapid Rewards® Tiers and Companion Pass® | Southwest Airlines

To qualify for A-List status, you&rsquo;ll need to fly 25 one-way qualifying flights (20 one-way qualifying flights starting in January 2024) or earn 35,000 tier qualifying points per calendar year.
To qualify for A-List Preferred status, you&rsquo;ll need to fly 50 Southwest Airlines&reg; one-way qualifying flights (40 one-way qualifying flights starting in January 2024) or earn 70,000 tier qualifying points per calendar year.
A one-way qualifying flight is defined as a one-way revenue trip on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city, including any intermediate stops and/or connections on Southwest Airlines. Points must be earned and posted to your Rapid Rewards account prior to the end of the calendar year in order to count toward A-List or A-List Preferred status qualification.
The following won&rsquo;t count toward qualification for A-List status: Rapid Rewards reward flights; Rapid Rewards Companion Pass travel; Rapid Rewards partner points except for tier qualifying points earned on the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Premier, Priority, Premier Business, or Performance Business Credit Cards (as per the rules described below); bonus Rapid Rewards points, unless specifically designated as such; nonrevenue travel, unless specifically designated as eligible; stops at intermediate cities on connecting or through flights; and charter flights.
Tier qualifying points are not redeemable for travel on Southwest Airlines or through the More Rewards site. When you have either a Rapid Rewards Premier, Priority, Premier Business, or Performance Business Credit Card from Chase, you&rsquo;ll earn 1,500 tier qualifying points for every $10,000 spent on eligible purchases with that card (starting January 2024, 1,500 tier qualifying points for every $5,000 in eligible net purchases on that card).
A-List and A-List Preferred qualification earned through a promotional offer may have different requirements. Please refer to the terms associated with such promotional offers.
<a href="https://www.southwest.com/html/rapidrewards/eoy-tier-communication.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about how to earn tier status.</a>

How do I earn A-List and A-List Preferred status? 

As an A-List Member, you will enjoy <a href="https://www.southwest.com/help/day-of-travel/priority-lanes-express-lanes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Priority Lanes and Express Lanes</a> (where available), a dedicated A-List phone line, reserved check-in, a 25% earning bonus on all qualifying Southwest flights, and <a href="https://www.southwest.com/airfare-types-benefits/sameday-standby-change/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">same-day change and same-day standby benefits</a> free of airline charges. Qualifying flights include flights paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers&reg;, gift cards, or flight credits, and with no portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards points.&nbsp;
You and all Passengers included on your reservation will receive priority boarding, which means Southwest will automatically reserve a boarding position 36 hours prior to the flight. You and Passengers on your reservation will still need to check in within 24 hours of scheduled departure to retrieve your boarding passes. Some restrictions apply. <a href="https://www.southwest.com/help/rapid-rewards/rapid-rewards-program-terms-and-conditions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">These restrictions include</a>, but are not limited to the following: Your reservation must be booked 36 hours prior to scheduled departure, and on Group Travel itineraries, priority boarding will only apply to A-List and A-List Preferred Members.&nbsp;

What benefits do I receive as an A-List Member? 

A-List Preferred Members get the benefits of A-List Members, plus Free Inflight Internet1, a 100% earning bonus on all eligible revenue flights, and up to two complimentary premium drinks per flight!
Effective November 6, 2023, on flights traveling 176 miles or more, A-List Preferred Members receive up to two complimentary premium drinks per leg. Flights traveling 175 miles or less only serve water. Drink coupons are subject to availability. Service may also be limited at Southwest's discretion. This coupon has no cash value. Drink coupon is void if altered, sold, purchased, brokered, or bartered. Non-exchangeable for other goods or services. Southwest Airlines reserves the right to discontinue its drink coupon program at any time. Coupon is invalid after expiration date and will not be updated or replaced. Must be 21 or older to consumer alcoholic beverages. Alcohol purchased with drink coupons must be consumed onboard the aircraft. Beverage options may change at any time and are subject to availability. On flights that are not eligible for a digital boarding pass, a physical boarding pass may be shown onboard to demonstrate A-List Preferred status and premium drink eligibility.
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1 Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.

What benefits do I receive as an A-List Preferred Member? 

Rapid Rewards A-List and A-List Preferred qualifications are based on the calendar year. Once reached, you will begin enjoying the benefits immediately. You&rsquo;ll maintain your A-List or A-List Preferred status for the remainder of the calendar year and the entire calendar year immediately following the year in which you qualified.&nbsp;
Southwest may from time to time offer promotional tier status. If you received tier status due to a promotional offer, the duration of your status may not be until the end of a calendar year. Please refer to the specific promotion for details.&nbsp;

How long do my A-List or A-List Preferred status benefits last? 

When you're a Member who has either a Rapid Rewards Premier, Priority, Premier Business, or Performance Business Credit Card from Chase, you&rsquo;ll earn 1,500 tier qualifying points for every $10,000 spent on that card (starting January 2024, 1,500 tier qualifying points for every $5,000 in eligible net purchases on that card). Once the $10,000 spend requirement is met, tier qualifying points will post to your Rapid Rewards&reg; account within 30 days from the statement closing date.&nbsp;
Points must be earned and posted to your Rapid Rewards account prior to the end of the calendar year in order to count toward A-List or A-List Preferred status.&nbsp;

When are tier qualifying points earned on a Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Credit Card available for A-List and A-List Preferred status qualification? 

As an A-List or A-List Preferred Member, you will need to show your boarding pass in order to access <a class="Hyperlink SCXW202449447 BCX0" href="https://www.southwest.com/help/day-of-travel/priority-lanes-express-lanes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Priority Lanes and Express Lanes</a> (<a class="Hyperlink SCXW202449447 BCX0" href="https://www.southwest.com/html/air/airport-information.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">where available</a>). Your boarding pass will include your A-List or A-List Preferred status as long as you include your Rapid Rewards account number in your flight reservation.&nbsp;

How do I access Priority Lanes and Express Lanes as an A-List or A-List Preferred Member? 

Customers can get added to the same-day standby list in person at the airport on the day-of-travel with a Southwest Customer Service Agent at the ticket counter or departure gate or on the Southwest app or mobile web.
This benefit will be provided for A-List and A-List Preferred Members traveling between the same origin and destination as your original flight, on the original date of travel.
On flights that don&rsquo;t meet these qualifications, A-List and A-List Preferred Members will receive priority standby and will be required to pay the difference in fare and any additional government taxes and fees if a seat becomes available. A-List Preferred Members will be prioritized ahead of A-List Members.
If an A-List or A-List Preferred Member is traveling on a multiple-Passenger reservation, priority standby won&rsquo;t be provided for non-A-List or non-A-List Preferred Members in the same reservation.
For A-List and A-List Preferred Members who have also qualified for a Companion Pass&reg;, they are eligible for A-List and A-List Preferred benefits.

How do A-List and A-List Preferred Members access the same-day standby benefit? 

You must call from the primary phone number in your account to authenticate for priority service. A-List priority phone line is <a href="tel: 1-888-737-1005">1-888-737-1005</a>. A-List Preferred priority phone line is <a href="tel:1-888-737-1006">1-888-737-1006</a>.&nbsp;

How do I access the priority phone line as an A-List or A-List Preferred Member? 

Our A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers have access to Free Inflight Internet. From the menu in the Portal, select &ldquo;A-List Preferred &amp; Business Select&rdquo; to authorize your device using either your Rapid Rewards information or flight confirmation number.​
Free Inflight Internet may be authorized by A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers on​ up to three devices per flight on their day of travel. A-List Preferred Members who purchase a Business Select fare may authorize up to six devices per flight on their day of travel.

How do I access Free Inflight Internet benefits?

Companion Pass qualifying points are earned from revenue flights booked through Southwest, points earned on Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards, and base points earned from Rapid Rewards partners.
A Member who earns 135,000 Companion Pass qualifying points or who flies 100 qualifying one-way flights booked through Southwest&reg; per calendar year will qualify for Companion Pass&reg;.&nbsp;
Members with an open Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card on the first business day of each calendar year will earn one boost of 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points each calendar year.&nbsp;
Points earned during a billing cycle on a Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card from Chase are not available for redemption or qualification for Companion Pass status until they are posted on your billing statement and posted to your Rapid Rewards account. Only points posted to your Rapid Rewards account during the same calendar year are available for qualification for Companion Pass status.
The following don&rsquo;t count as Companion Pass qualifying points: purchased points; points transferred between Members; points converted from hotel and car loyalty programs, e-Rewards&reg;, Valued Opinions, and Diners Club&reg;; Rapid Rewards reward flights or any travel with any portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards points; points earned from Rapid Rewards program enrollment; tier bonus points; flight bonus points; and partner bonus points (with the exception of the Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase).
No points will be awarded for flights taken by your designated Companion when flying on a Companion Pass reservation.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.southwest.com/html/rapidrewards/eoy-tier-communication.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about how to qualify for a Companion Pass</a>.&nbsp;

How do I qualify for a Companion Pass? 

Rapid Rewards Companion Pass qualification will be based on the calendar year. Once you earn it and pick your Companion, you can begin enjoying the benefits immediately after designating a Companion. You&rsquo;ll maintain your Companion Pass for the remainder of the calendar year in which you qualified and the entire calendar year immediately following the year you qualified.&nbsp;
To continue receiving Companion Pass privileges, you must re-qualify each calendar year. Companion Pass qualification earned through a promotional offer may have different parameters and you should refer to the terms associated with such promotional offer.&nbsp;

How long does my Companion Pass last? 

To designate your Companion online, log in to your Rapid Rewards account on Southwest.com and click on My Account at the top of your screen. When you're eligible to designate your Companion online, you&rsquo;ll find a Choose Your Companion section. Click Enter Companion info link and follow the posted instructions.

How do I designate my Companion? 

You may change your designated Companion up to three times each calendar year that you maintain Companion Pass privileges. Any reservation with your current designated Companion must be canceled before changing your designated Companion. To change your Companion, you must call 1-800-435-9792. Please allow up to 21 business days for processing.

How do I change my Companion? 

No, you and your Companion must fly together.&nbsp;

Can my Companion fly without me? 

Rapid Rewards® tiers and Companion Pass®

Rapid Rewards Dining | Southwest Airlines

When you're a Rapid Rewards&reg; Member, you'll enjoy Rapid Rewards Dining and earn points at thousands of participating restaurants, bars, and clubs in your local area or upcoming travel destination. <a href="/html/rapidrewards/partners/shop-and-dine/rapid-rewards-dining.html" aria-label="Learn more about Rapid Rewards Dining">Learn more</a>.

What is the Rapid Rewards Dining program?

Rapid Rewards Dining®

Rapid Rewards Shopping | Southwest Airlines

Rapid Rewards Shopping lets Rapid Rewards&reg; Members earn points on everyday online purchases.

What is Rapid Rewards Shopping?

The Rapid Rewards Shopping button is a browser extension available for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge that lets you shop and earn points at 800+ partner stores without having to go through&nbsp;<a href="https://rapidrewardsshopping.southwest.com/button/" aria-describedby="a11y-message-header--new-window" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rapidrewardsshopping.southwest.com</a> first. You'll get an alert onscreen showing you how many points per dollar you can earn when visiting the store site.

What is the Rapid Rewards Shopping button and what does it do?

Rapid Rewards Shopping®

Redeem Rapid Rewards® Points | Southwest Airlines

The number of points needed for a reward flight depends on the fare. Reward pricing can vary based on destination, time, day of travel, demand, fare type, point redemption rate, and other factors and is subject to change at any time until the booking is confirmed. The same Rapid Rewards rules and regulations that apply to domestic flights will apply to international flights. Please be aware that reward travel is subject to taxes, fees, and other government or airport-imposed charges from $5.60 per one-way trip that you must buy with a credit card, flight credit, or Southwest&reg; gift card. Applicable taxes, fees, and other government or airport-imposed charges can vary significantly based on your arrival and departure destination.&nbsp;

How many points per dollar does it cost to redeem a ticket? 

Special fares, such as <a class="Hyperlink SCXW95750223 BCX0" href="https://www.southwest.com/html/air/military-travel.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">military and government fares</a>, are not eligible to be purchased with points. Other travel not eligible for redemption with points includes, but is not limited to, charter flights, group travel, Southwest Vacations&reg; packages, Fun Jet Vacations, service-charges, reduced-rate, trade out, and travel purchased through a travel agent.&nbsp;

Are there any fares that I can't purchase using points? 

When you're a Rapid Rewards&reg; Member, you can participate in the <a href="https://www.southwest.com/help/rapid-rewards/rapid-rewards-more-rewards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">More Rewards program</a>, where you can redeem points for merchandise, international flights operated by other airlines, hotel stays, gift cards, and rental cars.
Rapid Rewards&reg; Credit Cardmembers may use Chase Pay Yourself Back&reg; to redeem Points for a statement credit on eligible purchases made at select merchants or against the prior payment of your annual fee. For more information <a href="https://www.southwest.com/rapid-rewards/points-center/how-to-redeem/pay-yourself-back/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>.

Can I use my points on redemptions other than Southwest flights? 

No.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Can I use points to pay for other Southwest charges? (e.g., pets, extra bag, Unaccompanied Minors, security fees, in-flight drinks, etc.) 

You can make a reservation for reward travel using points at <a href="https://www.southwest.com/air/booking/?fareType=POINTS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Southwest.com</a>&reg; by selecting "points" as your payment option.&nbsp;&nbsp;

How do I make a reservation using my Rapid Rewards points? 

Yes. If you're the Rapid Rewards Member and will be using your points, you'll need to make the reservation for the person traveling. A Passenger traveling on a ticket using points from another Member's account will not be allowed to make changes to the itinerary. The Passenger must contact you and you must make any necessary changes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Can I book travel with points for Passengers other than myself? 

No. Points can only be booked for travel through Southwest.com, the <a href="https://www.southwest.com/mobile-app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Southwest&reg; mobile app</a>, or by calling <a href="tel: 1-800-435-9792">1-800-I-FLY-SWA&reg; (1-800-435-9792)</a>.&nbsp;
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Can I use my points to book through a travel agent or global distribution system? 

No. But keep in mind, you can book a one-way reservation using points and book your return using any other accepted form of payment or vice versa.&nbsp;

Can I combine points and another form of payment to book? 

There are no blackout dates or seat restrictions for ticket purchases booked with points.&nbsp;

Are there any blackout dates or seat restrictions when purchasing a ticket with points? 

When traveling on reward travel, you&rsquo;ll receive all fare product features except for earning Rapid Rewards points.&nbsp;

What fare product features will I receive when I redeem my Rapid Rewards points? 

No, but you'll be required to pay taxes, fees, and other government or airport-imposed charges of at least $5.60 per one-way trip, which must be paid with a credit card, flight credit, or Southwest&reg; gift card at the time of booking. Applicable taxes, fees, and other government or airport-imposed charges can vary significantly based on your arrival and departure destination.&nbsp;

Does Southwest charge a fee for booking a ticket with points? 

Yes. You may list for standby with an itinerary purchased with Rapid Rewards points. ​Same-day standby applies to all fares now! <a href="https://www.southwest.com/airfare-types-benefits/sameday-standby-change/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about same-day change and same-day standby</a>.

Is standby allowed on reward travel?​

When traveling on points, the ticket will be redeemed based on the one-way segment that was flown (origin-destination), and any remaining unused points for additional one-way segments will be returned to your account. Please allow up to four days for any unused points to post back to the original account.&nbsp;
Starting July 1, 2023 (12:00 a.m. CT), for Wanna Get Away&reg; or Wanna Get Away Plus&trade; reward travel reservations (booked with points): If you do not cancel your reservation at least 10 minutes before the flight&rsquo;s original scheduled departure time, any points used for booking will be forfeited, along with any taxes and fees associated with your reward travel reservation.&nbsp;
For Anytime or Business Select&reg; reward travel reservations: the points used for booking will be redeposited to the purchaser's Rapid Rewards&reg; account, and any taxes and fees associated with the reward travel reservation will be converted into a Transferable Flight Credit&trade; for future use.&nbsp;

What happens to my points if I don't complete the flight I originally booked for reward travel? 

Yes. If your reward travel was booked using your own points, you may <a class="Hyperlink SCXW106765925 BCX0" href="https://www.southwest.com/air/manage-reservation/index.html?page=ADD-RAPID-REWARDS-NUMBER" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">modify or change your reservation</a> for reward travel at Southwest.com.&nbsp;

Can I modify or change my reservation for reward travel online? 

If you make a change to your reservation that results in an increase of the fare and/or upgrade to a higher fare product, you&rsquo;ll be required to pay for the increase with additional Rapid Rewards points from the original Rapid Rewards account. If you do not have enough points in the original account, you may purchase additional Rapid Rewards points with a credit card and use those points to pay for your ticket.&nbsp;

What happens if I make a change to my reward travel reservation and additional points are required? 

Starting July 1, 2023 (12:00 a.m. CT), for Wanna Get Away&reg; or Wanna Get Away Plus&trade; reward travel reservations (booked with points): If you do not cancel your reservation at least 10 minutes before the flight&rsquo;s original scheduled departure time, any points used for booking will be forfeited, along with any taxes and fees associated with your reward travel reservation.&nbsp;
For Anytime or Business Select&reg; reward travel reservations: the points used for booking will be redeposited to the purchaser's Rapid Rewards&reg; account, and any taxes and fees associated with the reward travel reservation will be converted into a Transferable Flight Credit&trade; for future use.&nbsp;
If the reservation needs to be rebooked, you&rsquo;ll be required to do so at the current available fare.&nbsp;

If I use points to book a reservation for someone other than myself and the traveler misses the flight, what happens to my points? 

When points are deducted from your account, you'll receive an email that'll be sent to the primary address stored in your account profile. You can also <a class="Hyperlink SCXW171380811 BCX0" href="https://www.southwest.com/loyalty/myaccount/rapid-rewards.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">check your account</a> online at Southwest.com.&nbsp;

How will I know if points have been deducted from my account? 

Redeem Rapid Rewards® points

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Is my password secure?

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What criteria help make up a strong password?

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Can I include special characters like &, #, @, etc. in my password?

Yes, there is a small set of very common words that are prohibited from being part of your password such as &ldquo;password&rdquo; and &ldquo;12345.&rdquo; If you get an error message when you try to enter your password stating that you cannot use a particular word, please try a new password that does not contain the prohibited word.