newsfilter
← Latest News
PR Newswire·

MORE TO LOVE FROM RAPID REWARDS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EXPANDS REWARDS, REDEMPTION, AND MEMBER BENEFITS

LUV
  • Southwest Airlines announced an evolution of its Rapid Rewards program effective January 1, 2027, featuring new Silver, Gold, & Platinum tiers.
  • The previous A-List tier becomes Silver while A-List Preferred becomes Gold, with Platinum as a new top tier offering unlimited Companion Pass trips.
  • New Milestone Rewards allow members to earn points or seat certificates before reaching Silver status, plus three Companion Pass trips between Gold & Platinum.
  • Rapid Rewards Credit Card members will earn one Tier Qualifying Point (TQP) per dollar spent starting January 1, 2027, accelerating the path to tier status.
  • International redemption options launch in Spring 2027 with partners including Icelandair, China Airlines, & Etihad Airways for destinations from Reykjavik to Tokyo.
  • Members can redeem points for seat selection on Southwest flights later in 2027, while rental car redemption is available starting November 2026.
  • The Southwest Icon Lounge network launches in late 2027 in partnership with Chase, offering premium amenities accessible via a new premium credit card.
  • Southwest expects to complete a fleetwide Starlink connectivity rollout in fall 2027, becoming the first major U.S. airline to offer high-speed WiFi from takeoff to landing.
  • High-speed Starlink WiFi remains free for Rapid Rewards members through T-Mobile on eligible aircraft.