45. Fly More, Spend Less: A Deep Dive into the Southwest Companion Pass

Welcome back! It's just Alex and Jess here today. Pam is enjoying her trip to Costa Rica. Considering today's all about the Southwest Companion Pass, her timing is impeccable – Pam’s not the biggest fan of Southwest. Now, imagine the thrill of having a companion fly alongside you for nearly free (just the taxes and fees) for up to two years. That's the magic of the Southwest Companion Pass. If you've yet to experience this, it's one of the best deals in the award travel world. But how do you get this coveted pass? You could fly a hundred one-way trips in a year, but who's got the time? The more practical route involves amassing 135,000 Southwest points within a year. Luckily, Southwest offers a variety of credit cards, and the points earned from the credit card welcome offers count towards the points needed for the Companion Pass. Timing is crucial. Think about beginning this journey towards the end of the year. Why? Because by the time you hit your minimum spend, a new year beckons. This strategy ensures you make the most of the pass for nearly two full years. And hey, if you're strategizing with a partner, there's a way both of you can earn the Companion Pass simultaneously. It’s all about the game plan! Are you ready to discover how to unlock one of the greatest travel tips out there? Hit play to discover the ins and outs of Southwest's Companion Pass. Happy travels!   Links: Free Gifts and Resources To Start Your Points and Miles Journey: Award Travel Academy: Award Travel Academy I https://travelmomsquad.teachable.com/p/thmata?coupon_code=THMWEB150   Our Website: https://travelmomsquad.com   Connect With Us: Newsletter signup: https://travelmomsquad.com/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelmomsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@travelmomsquad Facebook group: Travel Mom Squad: Travel on Points | Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelmomsquad   Links For This Episode:  Ultimate Guide to Southwest: https://travelmomsquad.ck.page/southwestguide   Episode Minute By Minute: 01:19 What is the Southwest companion pass and why is it such a good deal?  02:16 Alex breaks down how to get the companion pass with Southwest cards  06:31 Alex gives her recommendation on what cards to open to earn the companion pass  07:40 Jess gives another option on what cards to open to earn the companion pass  08:59 You can’t afford to miss this very important step!  11:01 Jess shares her journey to getting the companion pass  13:40 Tips on when to start the process and how to stay organized  14:42 How you and your player two can earn the companion pass at the same time!  25:15 Alex gives the steps for naming your companion  27:21 Jess talks about adding a companion with flexibility and ease  32:04 Alex talks about changing flights and how the companion pass impacts that 35:33 Jess breaks down ways to earn points towards a companion pass  38:43 Here are two things that will not earn you points towards a companion pass  39:52 Hit the Ultimate Guide to Southwest link for more information and be sure to use our affiliate links if you are interested in applying today!