Southwest Is Giving Away Its Coveted Companion Move—However You Should Act Quick

Whereas Valentine’s Day could also be over, a low-cost service remains to be spreading the love. 

Southwest Airways not too long ago introduced the “convey a pal totally free” promotion, which offers a coveted Companion Move, or free ticket for a second passenger, to vacationers who full a number of duties. 

The airline is providing the limited-time companion cross for vacationers who register on its web site and buy a round-trip or two one-way flights by February 20, 2025 at 11:59 pm CST. The flights should be accomplished by March 31, 2025. As soon as the 2 standards are met, the companion cross will likely be issued and accessible between August 7, 2025 and October 8, 2025. Vacationers can e-book the flights with both money funds, Fast Rewards factors, or the brand new Money + Factors choice. 

Southwest says it’s going to contact qualifying passengers by electronic mail to inform them they’ve accomplished the duties, and can subsequently add the companion cross to their Fast Rewards frequent flyer account. The companion fare is free when the first traveler books a ticket; nevertheless the companion remains to be accountable for paying taxes and authorities charges. 

Whereas the journey interval is proscribed, it may assist passengers save on late summer season holidays, or early fall getaways. The companion cross time interval can be in the course of the journey trade’s ‘shoulder season’, which is an off-peak time when resorts and sights provide discounted charges for vacationers. 

“Touring is extra enjoyable with a plus-one,” Southwest mentions on its web site. “Take a pal or Household Member with you in your subsequent Southwest flight once you earn a Companion Move.”

Southwest affords a full-year companion cross to vacationers who fly 100 one-way flight segments or have earned 135,000 factors in a calendar 12 months. The airline additionally affords the companion cross by means of sure spending thresholds on their bank card.