Getting the Southwest Companion Pass was honestly one of the best travel hacks I’ve ever learned. My wife and I love quick weekend trips, and this perk has saved us hundreds of dollars. I earned mine a couple of years ago after opening a Southwest credit card and hitting the spending requirement. Once I got the Companion Pass, figuring out how to actually book flights with it took me a bit of trial and error — but now it’s second nature.
The first time I tried to use it, I had already booked my ticket to Las Vegas and wasn’t sure how to add her as my companion. I called Southwest’s customer service line (they’re seriously so helpful), and the rep walked me through it step by step. After booking my flight, I just logged into my Rapid Rewards account, selected “My Companion,” and added her to my reservation — she only had to pay the taxes and fees, about $11 round trip!
Now, I use the Companion Pass all the time — it works for both paid and points bookings, which is awesome. The best part is that you can change your companion up to three times a year if needed, so it’s super flexible.
If you fly Southwest even a few times a year, the Companion Pass is absolutely worth it. Once you get the hang of booking with it, you’ll wonder how you ever traveled without it. It’s made flying together so much easier — and cheaper!
