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SOUTHWEST GUTS COMPANION PASS — New Rules Require $140,000 Spend by 2027

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SOUTHWEST GUTS COMPANION PASS — New Rules Require $140,000 Spend by 2027

Southwest Airlines is overhauling its Rapid Rewards program, eliminating traditional shortcuts like welcome bonuses and referrals. Earning the pass will soon require top-tier elite status.

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“At this point, referrals will not count as tier qualifying points and bonuses will not count as tier qualifying points. That... I consider, unless we see rule changes again, but as of what they've told us now, as of January 1st, 2027, It's using welcome bonuses and referrals and those other methods. Southwest hotels, all that is dead as of January 1st, 2027 with no loopholes yet.”
Katie · 191. The Southwest Companion Pass Shakeup: What's Changing and What to Do Now
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