Rapid Rewards

Get more benefits as a tier and Companion Pass® Member

Learn about A-List, A-List Preferred status, and the unique benefits of Companion Pass®. Each is designed to make every journey even more enjoyable.

See the perks of each below:

A-List

Traveling is easier whenever you fly as an A-List Member.

A-List Members enjoy advantages like priority boarding, same-day changes, and more.

A-List Preferred

A-List Preferred Members have earned the best of the best.

The A-List perks and then some: If there was such a thing as celebrity status, this would be it for us.

Companion Pass

Companion Pass completes your travel experience.

Enjoy the freedom to take your favorite +1 with you to the places you love.11

A-List

20

flights

35,000

points

Fly 20 one-way qualifying flight segments or earn 35,000 tier qualifying points1

  • New seating benefits for flights departing on or after January 27, 20269

  • For flights departing on or after January 27, 2026, boarding group2 will be no later than group 5.

  • 1 checked bag free, 2nd checked bag $354

  • Same-day standby3

  • 25% earning bonus1

  • Priority Lane and Express Lane access5

  • Priority phone support

  • Eligible Rapid Rewards Credit Cards can earn tier qualifying points for every $5,000 spent.


A-List Preferred

40

flights

70,000

points

Fly 40 one-way qualifying flight segments or earn 70,000 tier qualifying points1

  • New seating benefits for flights departing on or after January 27, 202610

  • 1st and 2nd checked bags free4

  • Same-day standby3

  • For flights departing on or after January 27, 2026, boarding group2 will be no later than group 2.

  • 100% earning bonus1

  • Priority Lane and Express Lane access5

  • Priority phone support

  • Eligible Rapid Rewards Credit Cards can earn tier qualifying points for every $5,000 spent.

  • Premium drinks8


Companion Pass

100

flights

135,000

points

Fly 100 one-way qualifying flight segments or earn 135,000 Companion Pass qualifying points1

  • You can now select an available seat for your designated Companion on flights with assigned seating.11

  • Tier Member seating and checked bag benefits9, 10 will extend to both you and your Companion.

  • Choose one person to fly with you, free of airline charges (does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way)11

  • Companion Pass qualifying points can be earned when you use your Rapid Rewards® Credit Card1.

  • Southwest Rapid Rewards Cardmembers will earn one boost of 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points each calendar year.1


 

Important information

1Tier Qualifying Points:Tier qualifying points (TQPs) are earned from revenue flights booked through Southwest Airlines® or when you or an authorized user use the eligible Southwest Rapid Rewards® Credit Card from Chase to make purchases of products and services, minus returns or refunds. (You’ll earn 1,500 TQPs for each $5,000 in purchases annually. “Annually” means the year beginning with your account open date through the first December statement date of that same year, and each 12 billing cycles starting after your December statement date through the following December statement date.) TQPs earned during a billing cycle on an eligible Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card from Chase are not available for qualification for benefits such as A-List and A-List Preferred status until they are posted to your Rapid Rewards account. The following will not count toward qualification for A-List or A-List Preferred status: Rapid Rewards program enrollment points; Rapid Rewards reward flights; Rapid Rewards Companion Pass® travel; Rapid Rewards partner points except for TQPs earned on the eligible Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card from Chase; 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. TQPs are not redeemable for travel on Southwest® or through the “More Rewards” site. Eligible credit cards: Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card..

Tier Qualifying Points: Tier qualifying points (TQPs) are earned from revenue flights booked through Southwest Airlines® or when you or an employee use the eligible Southwest Rapid Rewards® Credit Card from Chase to make purchases of products and services, minus returns or refunds. (You’ll earn 2,000 TQPs for each $5,000 in purchases annually. “Annually” means the year beginning with your account open date through the first December statement date of that same year, and each 12 billing cycles starting after your December statement date through the following December statement date.) TQPs earned during a billing cycle on an eligible Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card from Chase are not available for qualification for benefits such as A-List and A-List Preferred status until they are posted to your Rapid Rewards account. The following will not count toward qualification for A-List or A-List Preferred status: Rapid Rewards program enrollment points; Rapid Rewards reward flights; Rapid Rewards Companion Pass® travel; Rapid Rewards partner points except for TQPs earned on the eligible Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card from Chase; 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. TQPs are not redeemable for travel on Southwest® or through the “More Rewards” site. Eligible credit cards: Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card.

Tier Qualifying Points: Tier qualifying points (TQPs) are earned from revenue flights booked through Southwest Airlines® or when you, or an authorized user or an employee, use the eligible Southwest Rapid Rewards® Credit Card from Chase to make purchases of products and services, minus returns or refunds. (You’ll earn 2,500 TQPs for each $5,000 in purchases annually. “Annually” means the year beginning with your account open date through the first December statement date of that same year, and each 12 billing cycles starting after your December statement date through the following December statement date.) TQPs earned during a billing cycle on an eligible Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card from Chase are not available for qualification for benefits such as A-List and A-List Preferred status until they are posted to your Rapid Rewards account. The following will not count toward qualification for A-List or A-List Preferred status: Rapid Rewards program enrollment points; Rapid Rewards reward flights; Rapid Rewards Companion Pass® travel; Rapid Rewards partner points except for TQPs earned on the eligible Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card from Chase; Rapid Rewards bonus 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. TQPs are not redeemable for travel on Southwest® or through the “More Rewards” site. Eligible credit cards: Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card or Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card.

2Boarding benefit: Rapid Rewards® A-List Preferred and A-List Members receive a boarding benefit based on seat type and seat location. A‑List Preferred Members will board in Groups 1 or 2. A‑List Members seated in Preferred or Standard seats will board no later than Group 5. A‑List Members who upgrade to an Extra Legroom seat through within 48‑hours of their flight’s original scheduled departure will board in Groups 1 or 2.

3Free same-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. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes, but refunds will be provided. You will receive a message based on the contact preference selected during booking if you are cleared on the flight.

4Bag fees apply to Basic, Choice, and Choice Preferred fares. Choice Extra fares and Rapid Rewards® A-List Preferred Members receive two free checked bags. A-List Members and Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers only receive their first checked bag for free. Checked bag benefits do not apply on flights booked with a partner carrier. Weight and size limits apply. Additional allowances, benefits, and/or exceptions may apply. Learn more.

5Priority and Express Lanes (where available) can be accessed by Choice Extra and Choice Preferred Customers and A-List and A-List Preferred Members. Priority Lanes are at Southwest® check-in counters, and Express Lanes are at security checkpoints. To find where this is available, visit the Airport Information Page and check the amenities section in the dropdown for the respective airport.

7Excluding Hawaii interisland flights, complimentary snacks are served on select flights 251 miles or more. If you’re flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you’ll have more snacks to choose from. Service may also be limited at Southwest's discretion. Alcohol purchased onboard must be consumed onboard. You must be 21 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not drink alcoholic beverages because of the risk of birth defects. Images of the alcoholic beverage product do not reflect how it is actually served. In accordance with FAA regulations, Customers are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages onboard that are not served by Southwest Airlines®. Customers will not receive a beverage with a cap

8On select flights traveling 251 miles or more, Choice Extra travelers receive one complimentary premium drink on the day of travel and A-List Preferred Members receive up to two complimentary premium drinks per leg. 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. Alcohol purchased with drink coupons must be consumed onboard the aircraft. Must be 21 years or older to consume alcoholic beverages.

9Preferred 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 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. Any changes to Rapid Rewards account status, tier status, or credit card status between booking date and travel date may impact benefit eligibility on day of travel. Extra 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. Any changes to Rapid Rewards account status, tier status, or credit card status between booking date and travel date may impact benefit eligibility on day of travel.

10Extra 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. Any changes to Rapid Rewards account status, tier status, or credit card status between booking date and travel date may impact benefit eligibility on day of travel.

11Companion Pass® is not eligible for use with Getaways by Southwest vacation bookings.​ A seat or Priority Boarding purchase applies only to the Passenger for whom it is purchased.

Rapid Rewards terms and conditions apply. Review the full terms here.

Southwest Rapid Rewards™ Credit Cards are issued by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC.