Southwest Airlines has launched another Week of WOW promotion, giving Rapid Rewards members a chance to earn double points on eligible flights. If you have travel plans coming up, this could be an easy way to boost your Rapid Rewards balance.
As always, registration is required before travel, and there are specific booking and travel windows.
Offer Details
Southwest Rapid Rewards members can earn double Rapid Rewards points when they:
The promotion applies to qualifying Southwest-operated flights booked through Southwest channels.
Important Terms
- Registration is required before travel.
- Flights must be booked after registering.
- Valid on paid Southwest flights only.
- Award flights booked with points do not qualify.
- Charter flights, group travel, nonrevenue travel, and Companion Pass travel do not qualify.
- Bonus points will be awarded within 72 hours after completing eligible travel.
- This promotion cannot be combined with other Southwest promotions.
How This Promotion Works
Southwest Rapid Rewards points are earned based on the base fare of your ticket. Since the offer doubles the standard Rapid Rewards earning rate, travelers booking higher fare classes can rack up a substantial number of points. Here’s what you’ll earn during the promotion:
| Fare Type | Points Earned With Promo |
|---|---|
| Basic | 2 points per dollar → 4 points per dollar |
| Choice | 6 points per dollar → 12 points per dollar |
| Choice Preferred | 10 points per dollar → 20 points per dollar |
| Choice Extra | 14 points per dollar → 28 points per dollar |
If you have Southwest elite status, the numbers get even better. A-List members receive a 25% points bonus, while A-List Preferred members earn a 100% bonus on qualifying flights.
For example, a traveler with A-List Preferred status booking a Choice Extra fare would effectively earn 42 Rapid Rewards points per dollar spent during this promotion. On a $500 ticket, that works out to 21,000 Rapid Rewards points, compared to 14,000 points for a member without status.
You can also stack these earnings with a Southwest credit card. Depending on which Southwest personal or business card you carry, you’ll earn an additional 2X to 4X points on Southwest purchases, making this promotion even more rewarding for frequent flyers.
Guru’s Wrap-up
This Southwest promotion has a very short booking window. If you have Southwest flights you need to book anyway, taking a minute to register and book by June 15 could earn you a nice stash of extra Rapid Rewards points.
