Lyn explains how to time your Southwest points-earning in order to earn a Southwest Companion Pass so that it is good for two full years. Please note, Southwest updated the number of points required to earn the Southwest Companion Pass from 125,000 to 135,000 as of January 1, 2023, though that does not affect the…
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How to Upgrade Your Southwest Boarding Order
Have you ever ended up in the back of the B boarding zone, or God forbid, the C boarding zone on Southwest Airlines? I have quite a few times, some because we messed up times zones and did our Southwest check-in too late. While other times, we checked in right at the 24-hour mark only…
Southwest Companion Pass: When will I get it after earning my qualifying points?
You’ve finished earning all the qualifying points you need to earn Southwest Companion Pass. Congrats! Now, when will it show up in your account so you can use it to fly 1 person free with you on as many flights as you want? Lyn has the answer in this 2-minute video. Please note, Southwest updated…
Southwest Companion Pass: Should I Wait and Get It in January?
Should you get your Southwest Companion Pass now or wait until January, so it’s good for almost 2 full years? Contrary to popular belief, in most cases, you should go ahead and get it NOW. In this week’s Travel Tuesday Q&A, I explain my strategy and why I teach the opposite of what you’ll hear…
70: No Seat Assignments? How to Get the Best Seat on a Southwest Flight!
Southwest doesn’t assign seats in advance, so Lyn shares her best strategy for getting the best possible seat on a Southwest flight and explains in detail how the Southwest boarding process works.