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Stuart Varney and Ashley Webster discuss why Gen Z and millennial travelers are arriving hours early at airports. Ashley Webster highlights a shift toward using credit card perks to access airport lounges for free drinks, meals and Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Southwest Airlines is overhauling its loyalty program, adding a new top-tier status with unlimited Companion Pass trips and giving travelers more ways to earn and redeem points.<\/p>\n

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Southwest’s current A-List status will become Silver and A-List Preferred will become Gold. The airline is also introducing a new Platinum tier above both, according to a Thursday news release.<\/p>\n

Platinum members will receive unlimited Companion Pass trips, allowing them to bring a designated companion on Southwest-operated flights.<\/p>\n

Travelers will also be able to unlock perks as they work toward a higher status level.<\/p>\n

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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Southwest’s current A-List status will become Silver and A-List Preferred will become Gold.<\/span> (Kevin Carter\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Members working toward Silver can choose rewards such as Rapid Rewards points or seat certificates, while those between Gold and Platinum can earn three Companion Pass trips, according to Southwest.<\/p>\n

Southwest credit card holders will also get a faster path to status.<\/p>\n

Beginning in January, Rapid Rewards credit card holders will earn one Tier Qualifying Point for every dollar spent on eligible purchases.<\/p>\n

The airline is also expanding how travelers can use their Rapid Rewards points.<\/p>\n

SOUTHWEST TO OPEN FIRST-EVER AIRPORT LOUNGES IN PREMIUM PUSH<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Platinum members will receive unlimited Companion Pass trips, allowing them to bring a designated companion on Southwest-operated flights.<\/span> (Brandon Bell\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Starting in spring 2027, members will be able to earn and redeem points for travel through new partnerships with Icelandair, China Airlines and Etihad Airways.<\/p>\n

Later in 2027, travelers will be able to use points to pay for seat selections on Southwest flights, including Extra Legroom and Preferred seats.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Members will also be able to redeem points for rental cars beginning in November 2026.<\/p>\n

The changes come amid a broader effort by Southwest to offer more premium perks.<\/p>\n

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The airline announced last month that it plans to open its first network of airport lounges.<\/span> (Southwest Airlines)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Southwest announced last month it plans to launch its first network of airport lounges, called Southwest Icon Lounges, beginning in late 2027 through a partnership with Chase.<\/p>\n

Access will be available through a new premium Southwest credit card launching in 2027.<\/p>\n

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Southwest also plans to bring Starlink Wi-Fi to its entire fleet by fall 2027, with free Wi-Fi available to Rapid Rewards members where offered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

#Southwest #announces #major #overhaul #loyalty #program<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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