*Southwest Airlines is adding more perks for travelers in 2024.
The airline is a favorite among Americans due to the low fares for destinations all over the country, its loyalty program (aka Rapid Rewards, which is free to join), and passengers can check up to two luggage pieces at no extra cost.
As Forbes reports, Southwest is rolling out some changes to the loyalty program, including the ability to pay for travel with Cash + Points. These points can also be used on merchandise and gift cards.
According to Forbes, below are five updates coming to Southwest’s loyalty program starting in November 2023.
- Pay With Cash + Points
Currently, flights can only be booked with either points or cash. But beginning in spring 2024, members can pay for travel with points and cash. Flights will be able to be booked with as few as 1,000 points.
- Credit Card Spending Helps Members Get Tier Status Faster
When those with a Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority, Premier, Premier Business, or Performance Business Credit Card spend $10,000, they get 1,500 tier qualifying points towards A-List and A-List Preferred. But, beginning January 01, 2024, cardholders only need to spend $5,000 to be their 1,500 tier qualifying points towards A-List and A-List Preferred.
- It Will Be Easier To Get A-List Status
Also, beginning January 01, 2024, getting A-List status will be easier as members will only need to fly on 20 eligible one-way qualifying flights (or earn 35,000 TQPs) in a calendar year to get status. Currently, members must fly 25 flights (or earn 35,000 TQPs) to qualify for A-List status.
A-List status comes with perks, including priority boarding, a 25% earning bonus on qualifying flights, same-day change, same-day standby, priority check-in, security lane access, and a dedicated member phone line.
- Also, It Will Be Easier To Get A-List Preferred Status
The current A-List Preferred status qualification also changes on January 01, 2024. Instead of flying 50 eligible one-way qualifying flights (or earning 70,000 TQPs), members can fly 40 eligible one-way qualifying flights (or earning 70,000 TQPs) to get A-List Preferred status.
A-List Preferred status comes with similar perks of A-List, including priority boarding, same-day change, same-day standby, priority check-in, security lane access, and a dedicated member phone line. However, members get a 100% earning bonus on qualifying flights and also access to free inflight internet.
- A-List Preferred Members Can Enjoy Two Free Premium Drinks
Beginning as soon as November 06, 2023, members with A-List Preferred status will receive up to two complimentary premium drinks per flight leg traveling 176 miles or more.
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