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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Step #1 Towards Earning Your Southwest Companion Pass For 2025-26

 


It's the countdown towards earning the Southwest Companion Pass for 2025-26, yep, almost two full years. And I have challenged myself to help 25 people earn the pass. If you are ready, sign up here!  There is no cost to you, my coaching is totally FREE. 

Just in case you don't know what the pass is all about, here's a quick summary: 

  • The Southwest Companion Pass is a BOGO flight pass for any flight, anywhere, anytime for you and one companion. No blackout dates, no restrictions. 
American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Delta Airlines offer a slightly different variation on the companion pass, but again it's just valid for one flight per year and costs up to $99. 

  • Southwest is the ONLY airline that offers a companion pass for unlimited flights for up to two full years, it's an incredible deal. 



I have had the pass for 8 years and I estimate it has saved me thousands of dollars. I have used it to fly to Cuba, Costa Rica, Washington DC, New York, Puerto Rico, Florida, North Carolina, Washington State, Nashville, Chicago and so much more. 

  • Southwest allows you to change your companion three times per calendar year. And your companion can be a partner, child, friend, family member or anyone else you would like to bring with you. 

So whether you have had the pass before or you are planning to earn it for the first time, let's talk about what we need to do now to get ready. You can also sign up to be one of the 25 people I am going to help for FREE to earn the pass. 

Step #1 Towards Earning Your Southwest Companion Pass For 2025-26



In very simple terms, in order to get the pass, we need to earn 135,000 Southwest points in a single calendar year. Once you earn the points, the companion pass will show up in your Southwest account and you can start using it immediately. The pass is good for the calendar year you earn it and the following year. Which means that if you earn the pass in January 2025, it is good for the rest of 2025 and 2026. 
That's the reason why we try to earn the pass as early in the year as possible. 

But if you are earning the pass for a second or third time or if you have received a Southwest credit card bonus before, you need to check a few things before you get started. 


1. IMPORTANT - Check the date that you last earned a Southwest point bonus. You can do that by logging into your Southwest account and checking your reward activity. You can see when I check my account, I earned a business card bonus in January 2023 and a personal card bonus in February 2023.  You can't apply for a new card until after those dates. So in my case, I cannot apply for another a Southwest Performance Business credit card until January 12th 2025 and I can't apply for another Southwest personal credit card until February 9th 2025.    
2. You earn 10,000 points on January 1st if you hold a Southwest Credit Card. These points are not valid for flights, but do count towards the companion pass. 
3. You can only hold ONE personal Southwest credit card at a time and you need to allow 30 days between closing the card you have and applying for another one. So now would be the right time to close your personal Southwest credit card if you plan to apply for another one in November. You can hold more than one Southwest Business credit card at a time so that's not an issue. 
4. Check your 5/24 status. Chase will only approve you for 5 credit cards every 24 months so confirm that you will eligible for a Southwest personal credit card. The business cards do not count towards 5/24. 

Step #1 Towards Earning Your Southwest Companion Pass For 2025-26


Make sure you do these steps so you are ready to hit the ground running in November to earn that pass. If you would like FREE coaching help, sign up to be one of the 25 people I am going to help earn the companion pass. 



Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The Southwest 85,000 Point Bonus: A Potential Pitfall for Companion Pass Seekers

 


Chase just announced the new Southwest personal credit card bonus offer and it's a whopping 85,000 bonus points! Wow! 
This is the highest offer we have seen in a long time. 
  • $3,000 minimum spend 
  • $69 annual fee 
  • 85,000 bonus points
What can you buy for 85,000 Southwest points? A lot. Take a look at the points you would need for this one way flight from San Diego to New Orleans in November. You could go to New Orleans six times. 



And how about just 3,000 points to travel from San Diego to San Francisco. Well, you could make that trip, uh, a lot. 




You might be wondering, "How could 85,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points possibly be bad?" It's not about the number of points, but the timing of the Southwest credit card offer. This lucrative deal ends on October 9th, creating a tight window for those aiming to earn the coveted Southwest Companion Pass for 2025-2026.

Why the Southwest Companion Pass is the Ultimate Travel Hack

  1. The Southwest Companion Pass is arguably the best travel perk in the airline industry.
  2. It offers BOGO (Buy One Get One) flights for up to two years.
  3. Valid for travel anywhere Southwest Airlines flies.
  4. Use your Rapid Rewards points to book your flight and add a companion for FREE.
  5. Southwest's new online tool allows you to change your designated companion up to three times per calendar year.

The Hidden Catch in the 85,000 Bonus Offer

While the bonus seems attractive, here's why it could be problematic for Companion Pass aspirants:

  1. You have three months from card application to reach the $3,000 minimum spend.
  2. Once you hit this threshold, it triggers the bonus point award.
  3. To earn the Companion Pass for 2025-2026, you must reach the $3,000 spend:
    • After January 1st, 2025, OR
    • After your credit card statement closes for 2024 (typically mid to late December)

The #1 Mistake in Companion Pass Strategy

Many eager travelers make this critical error: reaching the minimum spend too early. This can trigger the bonus in 2024 instead of 2025, potentially:

  • Costing you the Companion Pass entirely
  • Reducing your pass benefits by an entire year

It's a significant setback in your travel hacking journey!

Navigating the Timing Challenge

While the timing is tricky, it's not impossible. However, you may need expert guidance to navigate this credit card reward strategy successfully. Consider joining a Travel Coaching Program for personalized advice.

My goal is to help 25 people, including myself, earn the Southwest Companion Pass for 2025-2026. With the right strategy, you could be flying 2-for-1 for two full years!

Remember: Timing is everything when it comes to maximizing your Southwest Rapid Rewards and earning the Companion Pass. Don't let a hasty decision cost you thousands in potential travel savings!

Are you ready to master the art of credit card rewards and travel hacking? Join our community of savvy travelers and learn how to turn points into unforgettable experiences!



Friday, September 13, 2024

How To Hack Southwest Airlines Flights For Less


One of the benefits of the relatively new fare class Wanna Get Away Plus at Southwest Airlines is the ability to change your flight day of for FREE. It's called the FREE day of standby change. 

How To Hack Southwest Airlines Flights For Less 



Saavy travelers have figured out that "day of" means 12:01am. 
So theoretically, you can book a cheaper flight and then change your flight the night before at midnight to the flight you really want. 


This hack may only cost you $20 per ticket or just a handful of points and you could save up to $50 per ticket or thousands of points.



This hack means you don't have to hope that you qualify for a FREE change due to weather or a schedule change. 


How To Hack Southwest Airlines Flights For Less 

The only catch with this hack is that there needs to be a seat available on the flight and you may get a lousy boarding position. If you do get a lousy boarding position, you can try using an upgrade boarding from your Southwest Priority credit card or your Southwest Performance Business credit card. Both come with 4 upgraded boardings per year. 

If you don't have a Southwest Airlines credit card yet, you can use my referral link here to apply. However, if you are interested in earning the Southwest Companion Pass for 2025-26, sign up for my Travel Coaching Program first. It's affordable and personal to your travel goals. And I'm challenging myself to help 25 people earn the pass this January. Don't wait, there are only a few spots left! 



 






buy the wanna get away plus fare and then day of you can switch flights for free to any flight on the same day that has room in the wanna get away plus and wanna get away fares

1500 points or $20 difference between fares bwi-san dec. 14

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Is The Southwest Companion Pass Next On The Chopping Block?

With all the changes Southwest Airlines is making next year like reserved seats, it makes me wonder if the Southwest Companion Pass is on the chopping block? 

No one has mentioned anything yet, I'm just thinking out loud here. And wondering if this January may be the last time we can earn the companion pass for a full two years. 

The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best travel perks around since you can literally BOGO on any Southwest Airlines flight for up to two years. All you pay is $5.60 in taxes for the flight. 

You can change your companion three times in a calendar year and your companion can be a family member, neighbor, friend or anyone else you would like to fly with you. They must fly with you on the same flight. 

Is The Southwest Companion Pass Next On The Chopping Block?

The pass has saved me thousands of dollars. We have used it to fly to the East Coast dozens of times to places like Washington DC, New York, Florida, Nashville, Boston, Baltimore. We have flown to Cabo San Lucas, Cuba, Costa Rica, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, Hawaii and so many more places. 

Usually, you get the pass by earning 135,000 points in a single calendar year, but there are hacks to do this faster and way easier. I teach these hacks in my travel coaching program. 

Is The Southwest Companion Pass Next On The Chopping Block?



The new cohort launches in September which is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for earning the Southwest Companion Pass for 2025-26. That's two years of BOGO flights! 

In honor of 2025, my goal is to help 25 people earn the Southwest Companion Pass this January just in case this is the last chance. Consider joining this cohort if you are planning to travel to Hawaii or Disney or Costa Rica in the next two years. Enroll now in the Travel Coaching Program. The cohort launches Sept. 15th! 

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Exciting News: Southwest's Mini Companion Pass is Here!


Get ready for an incredible travel opportunity, jet-setters! Southwest Airlines has just unveiled their new mini companion pass offer, and it's a game-changer for budget-savvy explorers!

The Ultimate Travel Hack: Southwest Companion Pass

Buckle up, because the Southwest Companion Pass is truly one of the most amazing travel deals out there. Picture this: bringing a friend or family member along on ANY Southwest flight to ANYWHERE the airline flies, for FREE (just pay the $5.60 taxes)! And the best part? This dream can last for up to two years!

Normally, you'd need to rack up 135,000 Southwest points in a single calendar year to snag this pass. Sounds daunting, right? But don't worry! We've got some insider tricks up our sleeves to make it happen faster and easier than you'd think. Our travel coaching program is packed with these golden nuggets of wisdom!

Is the Southwest Airlines Mini Companion Pass Your Ticket to Adventure?


Let's dive into this exciting offer:

1. Book a round trip or two one-way flights by September 5th for travel by November 20th. Use cash, points, or mix it up – the choice is yours! Pro tip: Already booked? No problem! Just cancel, register, and rebook to qualify.

2. Voila! A mini companion pass will appear in your account, letting you enjoy buy-one-get-one flights from January 6th to March 6th, 2025. Hello, winter getaway!

Why This Offer is a Travel Game-Changer

For most wanderlusters, this deal is a no-brainer! Here's why:

  • Bridge the gap until you earn the full companion pass
  • Perfect for family vacations in early 2025
  • Ideal if you're short on time or points for the full pass
  • Great for spontaneous weekend escapes

How to Snag Your Mini Companion Pass

1. Already have a flight? Try the cancel-and-rebook strategy. Check out the Wanna Get Away Plus fare for extra flexibility!

2. Planning a trip anyway? Register and book by September 5th and you will qualify for the mini companion pass!

3. Feeling adventurous? Book a super cheap round-trip from your hometown for a quick day or overnight trip. It's like a travel hack within a travel hack!

Ready to Elevate Your Travel Game?

If you're excited about the mini companion pass but want expert guidance, or if you're aiming for the full Southwest Companion Pass, I'm here to help so you don't make the #1 mistakeJoin my travel coaching program launching September 15th. I'm on a mission to help 25 savvy travelers earn the Southwest Companion Pass for 2025-26 and save a collective $100,000 on future adventures!

Don't let this opportunity fly by – let's make your travel dreams take off together!


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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Big Southwest Change, What Families Need To Know

 


Big Southwest Changes: What Families Need to Know

Hey there, travel-savvy families! 👋 Buckle up, because we've got some game-changing news from Southwest Airlines that might just shake up your family travel plans.

Goodbye, Boarding Number Scramble!

Remember that frantic dash to check in exactly 24 hours before your flight? The one where you're trying to wrangle the kids while simultaneously hitting "refresh" on your phone? Well, those days might soon be behind us!

Southwest has announced they're ditching their iconic unassigned seat model in favor of traditional assigned seating. Yep, you heard that right!

Why the Change?

According to Southwest, a whopping 86% of their customers requested assigned seats. It seems like families aren't the only ones tired of the boarding number lottery!

What Does This Mean for Your Family Travel?

Here's what we know so far:

  1. Assigned Seats: No more rushing to board to keep your family together.
  2. Premium Seats: Southwest plans to redesign their planes to offer seats with extra legroom. More space for fidgety kids? Yes, please!
  3. Potential Upsells: Like other airlines, expect options to upgrade your seats for a fee.
  4. Red-Eye Flights: Starting February 2025, popular routes from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Phoenix to Baltimore and Nashville will offer night flights.

The Big Questions

Now, I know what you're thinking. What about all those Southwest perks we've come to know and love? Well, here's what's still up in the air:

We don't have all the answers yet, but one thing's for sure - these changes could significantly impact how families use points and miles for Southwest flights.

When is This Happening?

Southwest plans to roll out these changes in early 2025. That might seem far off, but in the world of points and miles strategy, it's just around the corner!

What Should You Do Now?

If the Southwest Companion Pass is a key player in your family's travel strategy (and let's be honest, who doesn't love a buy-one-get-one deal?), now's the time to start planning.

Need Help Navigating These Changes?

That's where I come in! If you want to make sure your family is ready for these Southwest changes (and any other travel curveballs), why not join my Travel Coaching Program?

Here's what you'll get:

  • My comprehensive course on maximizing points and miles for family travel
  • A personal tracker template to keep your points organized
  • A one-on-one meeting with yours truly to strategize your family's travel plans
  • Monthly live group coaching sessions to stay up-to-date on the latest travel hacks

And the best part? You can join now for just $147! But hurry - there are only 10 spots left in the September cohort.

Don't let these Southwest changes throw a wrench in your family travel plans. Let's navigate these new waters together and keep your family flying high (and for less)!

Join the Travel Coaching Program Now!

Remember, in the world of travel, knowledge is power. And points. Lots and lots of points. 😉

Safe travels, everyone! ✈️🌎





Thursday, June 6, 2024

Is The New 85,000 Southwest Bonus Offer Right For You?


Southwest launched a new whopping 85,000 bonus offer this week on all three of its personal credit cards! First, I'll tell you about the offer and then I'll tell you why you may NOT want to jump on this. 


The new offer is for 85,000 bonus Southwest points when you spend $3,000 on any of the three personal credit cards. 
Each card comes with slightly different benefits like early bird check in, FREE upgrades, $75 Southwest credit and bonus anniversary points. 
To decide on which card, you have to decide which benefits you will actually use. My favorite is the Priority card because although it has the highest annual fee, it comes with a $75 credit making the annual fee just $74 and you get four upgraded boardings per year. Love these when I forget to check in right at the 24 hour mark. 

Here comes the catch! You can only hold ONE personal credit card at a time and you can only get the bonus every 24 months. 


So with this offer, you have to decide whether or not you plan to earn the Southwest Companion Pass for 2025-26. The Companion pass is the best travel perk around. It is BOGO flights on any Southwest flight. No hidden charges, no fees, no limited availability. If there is a seat available on the plane, you can add your companion FREE. Well you do have to pay the $5.60 taxes. 

I have had the Companion Pass for the past 10 years and used it to fly to Hawaii, Cuba, Florida, New York, Washington DC, and many more. It has saved me thousands of dollars in FREE flights. 

Hyatt Kaanapali, Maui

BUT here's the catch! The best time to earn the Companion Pass is at the beginning of the year because the pass is valid for the year you earn it AND the following year. 
So if you earn the pass in January 2025, it is valid for all of 2025 and 2026. BUT if you earn the pass in September 2024, then it's good for the rest of 2024 and all of 2025. A full 6 months less! 
Make sense?
You earn the pass by collecting 135,000 Southwest points. The new 85,000 bonus offer puts you closer to earning the pass and if you read our Companion Pass plan, then you will know how to earn the pass quickly. 
And you can only earn the bonus once every 24 months. 
So timing is everything. But if you don't need the Companion Pass, this is a great offer! 







Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Thank You Southwest For A Surprise LUV Voucher

 


Flew home from the East Coast a few weeks ago on Southwest Airlines. All was going well. The first flight took off on time, but the connecting flight was a different story. We arrived in Denver to change planes and found that our flight was delayed about three hours and now scheduled to leave after midnight. 

The gate crew said it was a weather delay due to unstable weather in Florida where our plane was coming from.  We had checked to see if there was another flight leaving Denver earlier that we could request to hop on, but no luck. So we waited. 
The good news was that there was a Capital One Lounge in Denver and a restaurant included in the Priority Pass. The Priority Pass is a benefit included in the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card. You can read about this amazing perk here. 
Our flight eventually took off and we arrived home late, but safe. 
My experience with weather delays is that you are usually out of luck for compensation.
So imagine my surprise when I received this email a few days later.


Woohoo! Two $100 vouchers for the delay. Nice! But why? This google search may provide a bit of an answer. 

Why did Southwest give me a voucher?
Flyers can receive a Southwest LUV Voucher if their flight is canceled or delayed within seven days of departure, they arrive three or more hours later than planned, and the delay or cancellation was caused by something Southwest could control, such as maintenance or staffing.

In my case, the gate crew told us it was a weather related issue. However, reading further there is another issue if your delay is pushed past midnight and/or three hours. Both of which were true in our case so that may actually be the reason we were awarded the vouchers. 


As promised, a few days later this email showed up with a voucher number. The voucher had also been added to my Southwest account, 

The voucher is a travel credit that has to be applied to a cash ticket. However, now that you can pay cash and points for a flight, you can actually use multiple forms of payment for the same ticket. So in theory, you could use the voucher and then use points to buy a flight. Once you cash in the voucher, it is non transferrable. But the first time you use it, you can actually use it to buy a ticket for anyone. 

Thank you Southwest! Nice to be compensated without having to ask. 





Sunday, April 28, 2024

How To Transfer CUR Points To Airlines and Hotels

 

One of the best things about Chase Ultimate Rewards is the flexibility. You can transfer CUR points to a dozen different airlines plus Hyatt, IHG and Marriott. And you can do it on the fly!
Recently, I went on a college road trip and our plans were changing day by day. No problem. When I needed to book a last minute flight on Southwest, but I was short a few points, I just instantly transferred points from CUR to Southwest. 
When I booked a Hyatt Hotel on short notice and I needed more Hyatt points, I could instantly transfer points from CUR to Hyatt. 
Let me walk you through the steps to do this. It's a bit tricky at first, but once you know how, it's a breeze. 


If you prefer to follow written steps, here you go: 
  • Login to your chase.com account and open the CUR dashboard
  • Click on travel in the upper right hand corner, click on transfer points to partners
  • You will see a list of airlines and hotels, click the one you want to transfer points to
  • Click next and enter your loyalty number for the airline or hotel program (your name must match exactly)
  • Enter how many points you would like to transfer. This must be in increments of 1,000 and you can't transfer them back
  • Click submit. In my experience, this transfer will happen almost instantly especially with Southwest Airlines and Hyatt. But some could take a few days or even weeks. 

If you would like help with this or any other travel needs, consider joining my Travel Coaching Program. You will get my points and miles video series, points and miles personal tracker, a 1:1 personal strategy session with me and group coaching forever. 

 



Thursday, April 11, 2024

Hot Tips: Maximizing Points and Miles to Slash College Costs


It's that time of the year, time to visit college campuses. If you are like me, you may be visiting campuses all over the country. This trek can cost thousands of dollars if you pay for hotels, flights, food and the car rental. Or you can save thousands by using points and miles. And since college tuition is closing in on $100,000, every penny saved is worth it. 

I just returned from a two week mega college campus visit and I'm going to break it down so you can see how I used points and miles to save. 



We started by flying Southwest Airlines exclusively because I earned the companion pass last year. This alone can make a huge difference. The Southwest Companion Pass is the best value around. BOGO for any flight, anytime for up to two years on Southwest Airlines. You can read about how I earned the pass here. 

My daughter and I flew from San Diego to New York to Nashville to Providence, Rhode Island and back to San Diego. Four flights paid for with Southwest points and my daughter aka my companion flew for FREE. The value on the flights alone was approximately $1,200. 



Now, let's talk about hotels. This was the Wyndham hotel we stayed at in Vermont. It was probably the nicest Wyndham I have ever seen. Two nights, one night I actually paid for because I wanted to earn a few more Wyndham points for my next trip. The second night was FREE with my Capital One travel credit. Here's the breakdown of where we stayed for the rest of the trip and how we paid for the hotels each night. 

  • 3 nights in New York - We stayed at a Marriott Residence Inn with an expiring FREE hotel night certificate and 40,000 Bonvoy points
  • 2 nights in Vermont - paid for one night at the Wyndham, used the Capital One travel credit for the second night.  
  • 2 nights in Nashville - 24,000 points transferred from Chase to stay at the Hyatt House for two nights
  • 1 night in Boston - stayed at the Hampton Inn and Suites with a Hilton FREE night certificate 
  • 1 night in Connecticut - used 23,000 IHG points to stay at a Holiday Inn Express
  • 1 night in Washington DC - Holiday Inn Express booked through the Chase Travel Portal with 13,000 Chase points
  • 1 night in Pittsburgh - 12,000 points transferred from Chase to Hyatt to stay at the Hyatt House 

10 nights in hotels cost me $170. The savings are approximately $1,800. And guess what, all the hotels included FREE breakfast. Another savings of approximately $200. 


We visited one Priority Pass lounge during our trip at the Pittsburgh Airport and ate at two restaurants included in the Priority Pass; The American Tap Room at Reagan National Airport in Washington DC and Providence Provisions at the Providence Theodore Francis Green Airport. Unfortunately, restaurants will be dropped from the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card in July 2024. 
These visits saved us another $100 in meals. 


The car rental was $700 for the two weeks. I paid for it with the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card so I earned 3x points and got great car rental insurance. If you had a lot of Capital One points, you could have paid for the car rental with that card and erased it. 
I paid for the gas with my Capital One Venture X card for 2x points. I paid for meals with my Chase FREEDOM Flex card which gets 5x points on restaurants this quarter due to the rotating bonus categories. 
We took a few Lyft here and there which I paid for with my Chase Sapphire Reserve for 10x points. 
So in summary, this trip could have cost approximately $5,000. 
  • $1,200 for flights 
  • $1,800 for hotels 
  • $500 for meals 
  • $700 for the car rental 
  • $200 for gas 
  • $100 for Lyft 
But with points and miles, this trip cost $1,200 and I earned thousand of points and miles to use on my next adventure. 

If you would like support with your own points and miles planning, join my travel coaching program. It's affordable and you get one on one support, a customized tracker, live group coaching forever and my points and miles video course. 















Monday, March 25, 2024

New Southwest Mini Companion Pass Offer

 


The Southwest Companion pass is by far the best travel perk around. It's a BOGO plane ticket on any Southwest flight for up to two years. 
Did you hear me? 
BOGO on any Southwest flight anywhere Southwest flies. 
Costa Rica, yep. Belize, yep. No blackout dates. No blackout flights. All you do is pay the $5.60 for taxes. Amazing! 


I have had the Southwest Companion Pass for the past 6 years and it has saved me thousands of dollars. 
I have traveled to Cuba, Washington DC, Boston, New York City, Florida and a number of college visits, trips, family events and more and taken my companion with me for FREE.

You can even change your companion three times in a calendar year and your companion can be your spouse, child, sibling, cousin, friend, neighbor or whoever you want.  

New Southwest Mini Companion Pass Offer 

The way to earn the Southwest Companion Pass is to rack up 135,000 Southwest points in one calendar year. Once you do that, you earn the pass for the remainder of that year PLUS the following year. 

If you time it right, you could have the pass for almost two years. 


Right now, Southwest is offering a mini companion pass. All you have to do is buy a round trip or two one way Southwest flights by Wednesday and travel by May 22nd. Then you will earn a companion pass good for unlimited use for travel from August 5th through October 2nd. 

Watch the fine print though, you must register before you purchase the flights and you must purchase the flights, you cannot use points. Normally we prefer to use points for Southwest flights because it's easier to change flights, adjust flights to get points back and avoid those pesky credits. But if you can fly a companion for FREE, it might be worth paying cash. 

You can still change your companion up to three times during the promotional period so that's definitely a plus. If you prefer to earn the regular companion pass which is good for BOGO travel up to two years, read this article to see how to do it. 

As with all travel, if you want it almost FREE, you need to make a plan, plan early and be strategic. If you want help with this, join my Travel Coaching Program, it's affordable and I'll support you every step of the way so you can travel for almost FREE too.