Southwest Is Giving Away Its Coveted Companion Cross—However You Should Act Quick

Whereas Valentine’s Day could also be over, a low-cost provider continues to be spreading the love. 

Southwest Airways just lately introduced the “deliver a pal at no cost” promotion, which gives a coveted Companion Cross, or free ticket for a second passenger, to vacationers who full a number of duties. 

The airline is providing the limited-time companion cross for vacationers who register on its web site and buy a round-trip or two one-way flights by February 20, 2025 at 11:59 pm CST. The flights should be accomplished by March 31, 2025. As soon as the 2 standards are met, the companion cross will likely be issued and obtainable between August 7, 2025 and October 8, 2025. Vacationers can guide the flights with both money funds, Fast Rewards factors, or the brand new Money + Factors choice. 

Southwest says it can contact qualifying passengers by electronic mail to inform them they’ve accomplished the duties, and can subsequently add the companion cross to their Fast Rewards frequent flyer account. The companion fare is free when the first traveler books a ticket; nevertheless the companion continues to be chargeable for paying taxes and authorities charges. 

Whereas the journey interval is proscribed, it may assist passengers save on late summer time holidays, or early fall getaways. The companion cross time interval can also be throughout the journey trade’s ‘shoulder season’, which is an off-peak time when inns and sights supply discounted charges for vacationers. 

“Touring is extra enjoyable with a plus-one,” Southwest mentions on its web site. “Take a pal or Household Member with you in your subsequent Southwest flight whenever you earn a Companion Cross.”

Southwest provides a full-year companion cross to vacationers who fly 100 one-way flight segments or have earned 135,000 factors in a calendar 12 months. The airline additionally provides the companion cross by sure spending thresholds on their bank card.