I had a chance to sit down recently with Jonathan Clarkson. Jonathan is the Managing Director of Marketing at Southwest Airlines and has overseen the Rapid Rewards program for years. He took a few minutes out of his day to share some insights on recent changes at Southwest and what’s coming in the future.
Rapid Rewards
6,000 Free Southwest Points For Less Than A Minute Of Work!
I sure hope you’re targeted for this super easy Southwest Airlines offer. 6,000 points for doing virtually no work!
Southwest Airlines Offering Status Matches To Their A-List Elite Status
Southwest Airlines is offering a status match to their A-list status. I don’t recall them doing a status match this broad in quite some time.
Southwest Airlines Adjusts Award Pricing, Will Charge More For Most Awards
Southwest Airlines adjusts award pricing, will charge more for most awards. Business Select and Anytime fares will require fewer points while Wanna Get Away fares will require a few more. Here’s the breakdown….
Southwest Is Giving Companion Passes Away To California Residents After One Purchase On Their Credit Card!
Southwest Airlines is giving away Companion Passes to California residents if they sign up for a Rapid Rewards credit card and make a purchase.
CHEAP FLIGHTS! Southwest Is Having Their Biggest Fare Sale Of The Year!
Southwest Airlines has cheap flights to destinations like Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Puerto Rico for $49, 79 and $99 one-way. You only have 3 days to book!
Is Southwest Airlines Making Reward Flights Cheaper???
It’s not very often we see loyalty programs increase the value of their currency. That’s why a recent change by Southwest stuck out to me. Is it a bug or a feature?
An Interesting Way To Earn The Southwest Companion Pass Without Flying
The generous path to the Southwest Companion Pass via hotel transfers is closing shortly. But, is there another way?
Southwest Changes Their Mind On Companion Pass Changes
The Southwest Airlines companion pass remains one of the most valuable benefits of any airline loyalty program in the US. Timed correctly, you can get 2 years of free flights for your companion. Southwest apparently listened to the feedback from customers this week and rolled out a modification to their earlier change.
A Big Change To The Rules For Earning The Southwest Companion Pass
The Southwest Airlines companion pass remains one of the most valuable benefits of any airline loyalty program in the US. Timed correctly, you can get 2 years of free flights for your companion. Southwest is changing the rules for how you earn a companion pass. This one’s gonna sting a bit.
