Fly with a Friend: How to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass [2025]

A 2-for-1 plane ticket that lets you bring a friend on your next trip? Nope, it’s not too good to be true. It’s the Southwest Companion Pass, and we’re telling you exactly how to get it.
In this episode, Bryce, Emily, and Travis delve into the easiest ways to easily earn and maximize this industry-leading companion pass. From the importance of strategically timing your spending to choosing the right cards, you’ll learn how to avoid common mistakes and secure your own Southwest Companion Pass in no time!
In this episode:
(00:00) Southwest Companion Pass Benefit Guide
(03:50) Understanding the restrictions of the pass, changing your companion
(13:56) Earning the Companion Pass – two different methods
(24:38) Maximizing Pass Benefits
(32:44) Strategies for Using the Pass
(49:52) Maximizing Southwest Companion Pass Value
(55:26) Optimizing Benefits
(43:12) Final Thoughts

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