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To qualify for this Southwest Rapid Rewards^® Status Match Promotion and receive promotional A-List or A-List Preferred status, Member must (a) be an elite status member on another U.S.-based airline at the corresponding level stated in the Status Match chart above; (b) complete the registration form, providing all of the information required in the form, and submitting proof of Member's current status with another airline and the elite status level with an elite card or statement from such airline, which must be verified by Southwest Airlines^®. Registration must be completed between now and December 30, 2026 (“Registration Period”). Enrollment in this Status Match promotion more than once during a twelve-month period is not allowed. Qualification and confirmation of promotional A-List or A-List Preferred status must be completed prior to booking of travel on Southwest^® to receive A-List or A-List Preferred benefits. Please allow up to 12 business days to process the promotional A-List or A-list Preferred status match.

Current A-List or A-List Preferred Members are not eligible for this Southwest Rapid Rewards Status Match Promotion. If Member qualifies for promotional A-List or A-List Preferred status under this Southwest Rapid Rewards Status Match Promotion, Member will receive A-List or A-List Preferred status benefits on all qualifying flights booked after qualifying for this Southwest Rapid Rewards Status Match Promotion if Member provides their Rapid Rewards^® account number when making their reservation. This Southwest Rapid Rewards Status Match Promotion is only available to Member if Member has not received promotional A-List or A-List Preferred status in any other promotion in the last 12 months. If Member provides proof of his or her other current elite member status on another airline (U.S. based or otherwise) that is not specifically listed in the Status Match Chart, then Southwest Airlines, at its sole discretion, may, but is not required to, review such elite status, qualify Member for this Southwest Rapid Rewards Status Match promotion, and provide promotional A-List or A-List Preferred status to Member in accordance with its terms.

To extend promotional A-List or A-List Preferred tier status for 12 months: After Member enrolls and qualifies for this Southwest Rapid Rewards Status Match Promotion between Member's enrollment date for this Southwest Rapid Rewards Status Match Promotion and the end of Member's 120-day promotional period ("Promotion Period"):

(a) promotional A-List Members must either (1) book and complete three qualifying round trip flights (or six qualifying one-way flights) on Southwest during the Promotion Period or (2) earn 11,500 tier qualifying points from (a) Member's qualifying flights booked and flown during the Promotion Period or (b) the qualifying purchases made during the Promotion Period; or

(b) promotional A-List Preferred Members must either (1) book and complete six qualifying round trip flights (or twelve qualifying one-way flights) on Southwest during the Promotion Period or (2) earn 23,000 tier qualifying points from (a) Member’s qualifying flights booked and flown during the Promotion Period or (b) the qualifying purchases made during the Promotion Period.

Valid only on new reservations booked and flown within the Promotion Period. If promotional A-List or A-List Preferred status is not extended for 12 months by Member meeting the above requirements, then Member will return to their original status level (if any) held prior to enrolling in this Southwest Rapid Rewards Status Match Promotion, unless such status has already expired.

A qualifying one-way flight for this Southwest Rapid Rewards Status Match Promotion is a one-way revenue flight on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city, including any intermediate stops and/or connections on Southwest Airlines during the Promotion Period. A qualifying round trip flight for this promotion is a revenue flight on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city and back to the originating airport or carrier-recognized co-terminal during the Promotion Period. For purposes of this promotion, a "qualifying flight" must be a flight operated by Southwest Airlines during the Promotion Period and paid entirely with U.S. dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers^®, gift cards, or flight credits, and those paid with Cash + Points. Flights paid for with Cash + Points will count toward a Member's qualifying one-way flights for this promotion when flown. Companion Pass^® travel, charter flights, Getaways by Southwest^™ vacation bookings, reward travel, and group travel do not qualify as one-way or round trip revenue flights for extension of promotional A-List status. Tier qualifying points are earned through the purchase of revenue flights.

Tier qualifying points are earned from revenue flights booked through Southwest Airlines or when you, or an authorized user or employee, make qualifying purchases of products and services, minus returns or refunds. Tier qualifying points earned during a billing cycle are not available for qualification for tier qualifying points until posted to your Rapid Rewards account. The following will not count toward qualification for tier qualifying points: Rapid Rewards program enrollment points; Rapid Rewards reward flights; Rapid Rewards Companion Pass travel; Rapid Rewards partner points except for Tier qualifying points earned on eligible purchases; Rapid Rewards bonus points, unless specifically designated as such; non-revenue 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 or through the "More Rewards" site.

Changes made to an itinerary after purchase of a one-way or round trip qualifying revenue flight may eliminate qualification for extension of promotional A-List or A-List Preferred status. Upon qualifying to extend promotional A-List or A-List Preferred status for 12 months, you will not receive an A-List or A-List Preferred card, but you will receive all A-List or A-List Preferred status benefits on all flights booked after qualifying to extend promotional A-List or A-List Preferred status under this promotion. If A-List status is earned by flying 20 qualifying one-way flights or earning 35,000 tier qualifying points in the calendar year while qualified for promotional A-List status, the regular A-List status will supersede the promotional A-List status, entitling the Member to A-List status through December 31, 2027. If A-List Preferred status is earned by flying 40 qualifying one-way flights or earning 70,000 tier qualifying points in the 2026 calendar year while qualified for promotional A-List Preferred status, the regular A-List Preferred status will supersede the promotional A-List Preferred status, entitling the Member to A-List Preferred status through December 31, 2027.

Southwest Airlines reserves the right to amend, suspend, or change this Southwest Rapid Rewards Status Match Promotion at any time without notice. Members are required to provide accurate and truthful information. Southwest Airlines reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify and/or revoke any Member's promotional A-List or A-List Preferred status provided under this Southwest Rapid Rewards Status Match Promotion at any time without notice, if Southwest Airlines determines that Member, or anyone else acting on Member’s behalf, (a) does not meet the eligibility requirements of this promotion; (b) engages in any unlawful, false, fraudulent activity including but not limited to misrepresenting the information furnished to Southwest Airlines, or tampering with the promotion process, or the operation of Southwest's website; or (c) otherwise violates these terms and conditions.

It is free to enroll in Rapid Rewards (to enroll, visit Southwest.com/enroll). All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/rrterms.

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^*Based on WSJ Best and Worst Airlines of 2025 rankings which use seven equal weight operational metrics for nine major U.S. airlines. Learn more at Southwest.com/wsj.

¹Preferred Seat Selection at Booking: When available, A-List Members will be able to select a Preferred or a Standard seat at the time of booking, or up to 60 minutes prior to a flight’s scheduled local departure time. If no Preferred or Standard seat is available, A-List Members will be assigned a seat in accordance with the fare rules of the ticket purchased. When available, A-List Members will be able to select Preferred or Standard seats for up to 8 additional Passengers on the same reservation as the A-List Member, allowing for a total of 9 Preferred or Standard seats. If the A-List Member is removed from the reservation and there is no tier Rapid Rewards^® Member or primary Credit Cardmember with the same or greater seatings benefits, all seating selections for that reservation will be released and seats will be assigned in accordance with the fare rules of the ticket purchased. Benefits may not apply on itineraries booked with partner airlines. A-List Members should allow up to 14 days for tier status to be updated in their Rapid Rewards account to be eligible for this benefit. Rapid Rewards account and A-List status must be open and in good standing when selecting a Preferred or Standard seat. If your Rapid Rewards account or A-List status is closed or not in good standing before or at the time of travel, the seat selection will be released. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/rrterms.

²Extra Legroom Seat Upgrade at 48 Hours Prior to Departure: When available, A-List Members will be able to upgrade to an Extra Legroom seat within 48 hours prior to flight departure for themselves and up to 8 additional Passengers on the same reservation, allowing for a total of 9 Extra Legroom seats. If the A-List Member is removed from the reservation and there is no tier Rapid Rewards^® Member or primary Cardmember with the same or greater seatings benefits, all seating selections for that reservation will be released and seats will be assigned in accordance with the fare rules of the ticket purchased. Benefits may not apply on itineraries booked with partner airlines. A-List Members should allow up to 14 days for tier status to be updated in their Rapid Rewards account to be eligible for this benefit. Rapid Rewards account and A-List status must be open and in good standing when selecting a Preferred or Standard seat. If your Rapid Rewards account or A-List status is closed or not in good standing before or at the time of travel, the seat selection will be released. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/rrterms.

³Extra Legroom Seat Selection at Booking: When available, A-list Preferred Members will be able to select an Extra Legroom, Preferred or a Standard seat at the time of booking, or up to 60 minutes prior to a flight’s scheduled local departure time. If no Extra Legroom, Preferred or Standard seat is available, A-list Preferred Members will be assigned a seat in accordance with the fare rules of the ticket purchased. When available, A-list Preferred Members will be able to select Preferred or Standard seats for up to 8 additional Passengers on the same reservation as the A-List Preferred Member, allowing for a total of 9 Extra Legroom, Preferred or Standard seats. If the A-List Preferred Member is removed from the reservation and there is no tier Rapid Rewards^® Member or primary Cardmember with the same or greater seatings benefits, all seating selections for that reservation will be released and seats will be assigned in accordance with the fare rules of the ticket purchased. Benefits may not apply on itineraries booked with partner airlines. A-list Preferred Members should allow up to 14 days for card status to be updated in their Rapid Rewards account to be eligible for this benefit. Rapid Rewards account and A-List Preferred status must be open and in good standing when selecting a Preferred or Standard seat. If your Rapid Rewards account or A-List Preferred status is closed or not in good standing before or at the time of travel, the seat selection will be released. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/rrterms.

⁴Boarding benefit: Boarding group is based on the seat type and location in the cabin. The seats included in the fare bundle are based on availability. Our Rapid Rewards^® A-List Preferred Members will board in Groups 1 or 2, and our A-List Members and Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers will board no later than Group 5.

⁵Bag fees apply to Basic, Choice and Choice Preferred fares. Choice Extra fares, Rapid Rewards^® A-List Preferred Members, and Getaways by Southwest^™ Customers receive two free checked bags. A-List Members and Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers only receive their first checked bag for free. Checked bag benefits will not apply on flights booked with a partner carrier. Weight and size limits apply. Additional allowances, benefits, and/or exceptions may apply. Learn more.

⁶Tier earning bonus: Points can be earned from (a) Qualifying Flights (defined below) operated by Southwest, or (b) through qualifying purchases with our Rapid Rewards partners. "Qualifying Flights" include flights operated by Southwest Airlines^® and paid entirely with U.S. dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers, gift cards, or flight credits and those paid with Cash + Points. NOTE: With a Cash + Points booking, points are earned only on the portion of the base fare that is paid with U.S. dollars. Qualifying Flights exclude reward flights, charter flights, nonrevenue travel, and Companion Pass travel. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/rrterms.

⁷Priority and Express Lanes: Priority and Express Lanes, (where available), can be accessed by Choice Extra and Choice Preferred Customers and A-List and A-List Preferred Members. Priority Lane is located at Southwest^® check-in counters, and Express Lane is at security checkpoints.

⁸Same-day standby: You can list for same-day standby on an earlier flight via a Southwest^® Customer Service Agent at the airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You must request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original scheduled flight, or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web, your name must be added 60 minutes (for domestic flights) or 90 minutes (for international flights) ahead of your flight's original scheduled departure.

⁹Complimentary Premium Drink: Customers in Extra Legroom seats will be offered a complimentary premium snack (on select flights traveling 301 miles or more) and complimentary premium drinks (on select flights traveling 251 miles or more). A-List Preferred Members seated in Preferred or Standard seats receive up to two complimentary premium drinks per leg. Service may be modified or limited at Southwest's^® discretion. Must be 21 or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Alcohol served onboard must be consumed onboard the aircraft.