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Rapid Rewards

Companion Pass ®

Traveling is more fun with a plus-one. Take a friend or Family Member with you on your next Southwest ® flight when you earn a Companion Pass.

Friends fly when you do.

Companion Pass is the benefit that allows you to choose one person to fly with you, free of airline charges (does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way) unlimited times whenever you purchase or redeem points for a flight.

To qualify, simply fly 100 qualifying one-way flights or earn 135,000 qualifying points 1,3 in a calendar year. You’ll earn a Companion Pass for the following full calendar year, plus the remainder of the year in which you earned it. For even more flexibility, Companion Pass Members can change their designated Companion up to three times each calendar year.

How to earn Companion Pass

Earn Companion Pass qualifying points every time you use your card.

Wanna get more with your Rapid Rewards ® Credit Card?

Earn Companion Pass ® qualifying points when you use your Rapid Rewards Credit Card 1

Shop and dine

Get more points when you shop at our online retailers or dine with our participating restaurants.

Fly 100 one-way qualifying flights in a calendar year and earn qualifying points 3 for every dollar you spend on a qualifying flight. You can also earn qualifying points by booking a hotel or renting a car through one of our partners. 1

Home and lifestyle

Purchases you already make also get you points. Who doesn’t love that?

Companion Pass tips

Companion Pass holders can now board together with their Companions. 2 Already a Companion Pass Member? See how you can maximize your membership with these helpful tips!

Designate your Companion

• Log in to your Rapid Rewards account at  Southwest.com ® .
• On your Snapshot tab, locate  Choose Your Companion , click  Enter Companion Info , and follow the posted instructions.
• Or if you’d prefer, give us a call at  1-800-435-9792 .

Tips on traveling with your Companion

• Reservations are required for all Companion Pass travel. You must book your flight prior to booking your designated Companion’s flight. 
• After booking your flight, visit the  My Trips  section of your account. Find your flight in the Upcoming Trips section and click the  Add Companion link. Click  Continue  to proceed to the purchase screen and review your Companion information. Click Purchase  to complete your Companion’s flight reservation. A Companion’s reservation is not considered a purchased flight, and therefore, another Companion Pass reservation cannot be booked from it.
• If you would like to book through a Customer Representative, call  1-800-248-4377  and notify him/her that a Companion Pass will be used.

Who can get a Companion Pass?

A Member who flies 100 qualifying one-way flight segments booked through Southwest or earns 135,000 tier qualifying points 1,3 per calendar year will qualify for Companion Pass.

Companion Pass qualifying points can be earned when you use your Rapid Rewards® Credit Card. 1

Southwest Rapid Rewards ™ Cardmembers will earn one boost of 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points each calendar year. 1

Companion Pass

Fly 100 qualifying flights or earn 135,000 Companion Pass qualifying points 1

Important information

1 Companion Pass® qualifying points are earned from revenue flights booked through Southwest®, points earned on Rapid Rewards® Credit Cards, and base points earned from Rapid Rewards partners. The following do not count as Companion Pass qualifying points: purchased points; points transferred between Members; points converted from hotel and car loyalty programs, e-Rewards®, Valued Opinions, and Diners Club®; points earned from Rapid Rewards program enrollment, tier bonus points; flight bonus points; and partner bonus points (with the exception of the Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase). No points nor tier or Companion Pass qualifying points will be awarded for flights taken by the Companion when flying on a Companion Pass reservation. Cash + Points bookings will not earn Rapid Rewards  points, tier qualifying points for A-List or A-List Preferred status or  Companion Pass qualifying points. Points earned during a billing cycle on a Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Credit Card from Chase are not available for redemption or qualification for Companion Pass status until they are posted on your billing statement and posted to your Rapid Rewards account. Only points posted on your billing statements and posted to your Rapid Rewards account during the same calendar year are available for qualification for Companion Pass status. For example, if you make a purchase after your December billing statement cycle date, the points on those purchases will not count toward Companion Pass status in the year the purchase was made; they will appear on your January billing statement and post to your Rapid Rewards account in January.

Companion Pass Qualifying Points Boost: As a Southwest Rapid Rewards Cardmember, you will earn one boost of 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points each calendar year. The boost will be deposited into your eligible Rapid Rewards account by January 31st each calendar year or up to 30 days after account opening. To receive Companion Pass qualifying points boost your credit card account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment. Only one credit card account per Southwest Rapid Rewards Member (Rapid Rewards Member must be the primary Cardmember on that account), is eligible for one boost of 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points per calendar year. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. is not responsible for the provision of, or failure to provide, the stated benefits and services.

2 Upon check in, you and your Companion will receive sequential boarding positions except if you purchased a Business Select® fare or added the Companion after you had been assigned a boarding position. For Business Select fares, only the purchaser will receive an A1-A15 boarding position and the Companion will receive a boarding position based on whichever is applicable—time of check-in, A-List or A-List Preferred status, or EarlyBird Check-In®. If you purchased a Wanna Get Away®, Wanna Get Away Plus or an Anytime fare and either you or your Companion is an A-List or A-List Preferred Member, you will both receive reserved boarding positions.

3 Qualifying flights include flights booked and flown through Southwest and flights paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers, gift cards or travel funds, and with no portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards points. Cash + Points bookings will not earn Rapid Rewards  points, tier qualifying points for A-List or A-List Preferred status or  Companion Pass qualifying points.

Rapid Rewards terms and conditions apply. Review the full terms here .

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The Complete Guide to Airline Companion Pass Certificates [2024]

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What are companion certificates, u.s. airlines with credit cards that offer companion certificates, international airlines with credit cards that offer companion certificates, final thoughts.

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Travel is best when it’s shared with those you love. While points and miles are a great way to subsidize your costs when traveling as a pair, another excellent option is taking advantage of a companion certificate offered with many popular co-branded airline credit cards.

In this guide, we outline what credit cards offer companion certificates, how they work, and how you can get great value by using them on your future trips!

If you’re unfamiliar, airline companion certificates are effectively buy one, get one free coupons for an airline. They typically allow you to purchase a ticket and then bring a companion along with you on the same flight for a reduced cost (you’ll usually still need to pay the taxes and fees for the second ticket).

Generally, these companion certificates are either offered as a benefit automatically for holding a certain credit card, earned after you spend a certain amount on a credit card, or earned after you fly a set amount with that airline.

While they might seem fairly straightforward, there are rules and restrictions you’ll want to be aware of when it comes to each companion certificate. With that, let’s jump into what credit cards offer these certificates and how they work.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines Visa Signature ® Credit Card

How To Earn the Companion Fare

Each year when you renew and pay the $95 annual fee on the Alaska Signature card, you’ll receive Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare . You might also receive one upon signing up for the card and completing the minimum spend requirement, depending on the card’s current welcome bonus.

With it, you’ll be able to book a companion fare flight from just $122 — a $99 fare plus taxes and fees starting from $23.

Companion Fare Rules

Alaska’s companion fare is valid for any round-trip economy ticket for anywhere that Alaska flies (including international destinations) purchased through the Alaska website.

To use your companion fare, sign in to your Alaska Mileage Plan account, then navigate to the Discount and companion fare codes  section. Then, simply click on the Shop  button next to your discount code.

Here are some other rules to be aware of:

• You must redeem your companion certificate by its expiration date, usually 12 months after issue, but your travel can take place up to 12 months from your booking date.
• The Mileage Plan member who owns the companion fare code must either be one of the travelers or the purchaser of the reservation.
• Companion fares cannot be used in conjunction with an award ticket.
• While the companion fare is only valid on economy bookings, you can upgrade your ticket using miles, elite upgrades, guest upgrades, or paid upgrades that may be offered at check-in.

Other Card Benefits

Provides the potential to earn plenty of miles to fly with Alaska Airlines or over a dozen partners. Plus, get an annual companion fare from just $122 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) when you spend at least $6,000 a year on the card!

With the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature ® credit card in your wallet, you could get great perks and earn miles at the same time. This is a win-win if Alaska is the airline you prefer to fly with! Plus, its annual companion fare is a great benefit for traveling couples.

• 3x miles per $1 spent on Alaska purchases
• 2x miles per $1 spent on eligible gas, local transit (including rideshare), cable, and select streaming services
• 1x mile per $1 spent on all other purchases
• $95 annual fee
• LIMITED TIME ONLINE OFFER —Buy one ticket, get one for just the taxes and fees ($0 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) and get 50,000 bonus miles.
• Get 50,000 bonus miles plus a $0 Companion Fare ($0 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) after you make $3,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of your account opening.
• Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare™. Get a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) each account anniversary after you spend $6,000 or more on purchases within the prior anniversary year. Valid on all Alaska Airlines flights booked on alaskaair.com.
• Free checked bag. Any cardholder who purchases airfare with their card, and up to 6 additional guests traveling on the same reservation, may check their first bag free.
• Enjoy priority boarding so you can get to your seat quicker, when you pay for your flight with your card.
• Earn unlimited 3 miles for every $1 spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases. Earn unlimited 2 miles for every $1 spent on eligible gas, EV charging station, cable, streaming services and local transit (including ride share) purchases. And earn unlimited 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases. And, your miles don’t expire on active accounts.
• Earn a 10% rewards bonus on all miles earned from card purchases if you have an eligible Bank of America ® account.
• A faster way to earn status with your Alaska Airlines credit card . Throughout 2024, for every $10,000 you spend on purchases, you’ll automatically earn 4,000 elite-qualifying miles (EQMs), up to 20,000 EQMs total.
• Enjoy 20% back on all Alaska Airlines inflight purchases and get $100 off an annual Alaska Lounge+ Membership when you pay with your new card.
• With oneworld ® Alliance member airlines and Alaska’s Global Partners, Alaska has expanded their global reach to over 1,000 destinations worldwide bringing more airline partners and more ways to earn and redeem miles.
• Flexibility with no blackout dates on Alaska Airlines flights when booking with miles or a companion fare.
• Plus, no foreign transaction fees. †
• APR: 21.24% - 29.24% Variable
• Foreign Transaction Fees:  None

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Frequent Flyer Program

Alaska Airlines Visa ® Business Credit Card

As the business variant of the Alaska Signature card, the Alaska Airlines Business card earns offers the companion fare in the exact same way as the personal card — when you renew and pay the card annual fee. Fortunately for cardholders, the annual fee of the Alaska Airlines Business card is just $70 — $25 cheaper than the personal version.

The companion fare for the Alaska Airlines Business card is identical to one offered on the personal card, and the rules of usage are the same as the ones outlined above.

The Alaska Airlines Business card offers the following benefits, which vary slightly from what is offered with the personal card:

• 2x miles per $1 spent on eligible gas, EV charging station, shipping, and local transit (including rideshare) purchases
• A free checked bag for you and up to 6 guests on the same reservation
• 20% back on all Alaska Airlines inflight purchases

American Airlines

AAdvantage ® Aviator ® Red World Elite Mastercard ®

How To Earn the Companion Certificate

At each card anniversary, you will earn 1 domestic economy fare companion certificate if you spend $20,000 or more on eligible purchases on your card within your cardmember year and then renew your card and pay its annual fee.

The companion certificate is good for 1 guest at $99, plus the taxes and fees of the ticket.

Companion Certificate Rules

Your certificate is valid for a round-trip qualifying domestic economy fare ticket for a companion when an individual round-trip qualifying domestic economy fare ticket is purchased and redeemed through American Airlines. However, the certificate can only be used on a flight within the 48 contiguous U.S.

Here are the other terms you’ll want to know:

• It can take 1 to 2 weeks for your certificate to be added to your AAdvantage account.
• Your certificate is valid for 12 months from the date that you receive it.
• The certificate is only valid on flights marketed and operated by American Airlines and its subsidiaries, and not codeshare flights or partner flights operated by another airline.
• Cardholders can only earn 1 companion certificate per cardmember year.

Beyond the companion certificate, AAdvantage Aviator Red cardholders receive the following benefits:

• 2x miles per $1 on American Airlines purchases and 1x mile per $1 on all other purchases
• First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 4 companions on the same reservation
• 25% back on American inflight purchases
• $25 each year in statement credits towards inflight Wi-Fi on American flights
• Preferred boarding for you and up to 4 traveling companions
• Travel coverage (travel accident insurance, trip cancellation and interruption coverage, baggage delay insurance, and auto rental collision damage waiver)

AAdvantage ® Aviator ® Silver Mastercard ®

Similar to the red variant of the card, you’ll earn the companion certificate with the AAdvantage Aviator Silver card after you spend $20,000 or more on your card within the cardmember year, and then renew your card and pay the annual fee.

However, this companion certificate is quite a bit better than what you receive with the AAdvantage Aviator Red card because it is valid for 2 guests at $99 each , plus the taxes and fees of each ticket.

All rules regarding the companion certificate for the AAdvantage Aviator Silver card are the same as they are for the AAdvantage Aviator Red card outlined above.

Fortunately for cardholders, the AAdvantage Aviator Silver card comes with a bevy of other benefits including:

• 3x miles per $1 on American Airlines purchases, 2x miles per $1 on hotels and car rentals, and 1x mile per $1 on all other purchases
• $25 back a day as statement credits on inflight food and beverage purchases
• $50 back as statement credits on inflight Wi-Fi purchases every anniversary year
• First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines flights for you and up to 8 companions on the same reservation
• Preferred boarding for you and up to 8 traveling companions
• $100 Global Entry application fee credit
• Earn up to 15,000 additional Loyalty Points after qualifying spend each year

Delta Air Lines

Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card

In order to receive the companion certificate with your Delta Platinum card, all you have to do is renew your card and pay its annual fee. Afterward, the certificate will be deposited into your account in your renewal month.

Unlike other certificates, there is no fare charged for your companion , you’ll just need to pay the government-imposed taxes and fees. In order to use your companion certificate, you must book through delta.com/redeem .

The certificate is valid for 1 round-trip Companion Certificate on Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights to select destinations each year after renewal

• Companion seats are only available in L, U, T, X, and V classes of service and may not be available on all flights or markets.
• Your certificate is valid for 1 year from its date of issue.
• You and your companion are eligible for Medallion Complimentary Upgrades, subject to availability based on the status of the higher-tiered member.
• The primary ticket and companion ticket must be purchased with your card.
• The certificate is eligible on Delta, Delta Connection carrier, and Delta Shuttle flights only.
• Stopovers, open jaws, and circle trips are not permitted.

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The Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card can be a great option for those seeking additional ways to obtain a higher level of status — or to maintain their current status — with the airline.

A key feature of this card is the ability to earn bonus Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) that are essential for earning Delta status. This could help you get closer to earning a handful of valuable benefits with the airline.

• 3x SkyMiles per $1 spent on Delta purchases
• 3x SkyMiles per $1 spent on purchases made directly with hotels
• 2x SkyMiles per $1 spent at restaurants (including takeout and delivery) and U.S. supermarkets
• $350 annual fee ( rates & fees )
• Does not earn transferable rewards
• Earn 50,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
• Receive a Companion Certificate on Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Ticket requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
• Receive $2,500 Medallion ® Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and get closer to Status with MQD Headstart.
• Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
• Earn $1 Medallion ® Qualification Dollar for each $20 of purchases made on your Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card in a calendar year and get a boost toward achieving Medallion Status for next Medallion Year.
• Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
• Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.
• Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
• $120 Resy Credit: When you use your enrolled Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card for eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants, you can earn up to $10 each month in statement credits.
• $120 Rideshare Credit: earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Enrollment required.
• Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights.
• Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.
• Receive either a $100 statement credit every 4 years for a Global Entry application fee or a statement credit up to $85 every 4.5 years for a TSA PreCheck ® (through a TSA official enrollment provider) application fee, when charged to your Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card. Card Members approved for Global Entry will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional cost.
• Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.
• No Foreign Transaction Fees.
• $350 Annual Fee.
• Terms Apply.
• APR: 20.99%-29.99% Variable

Delta Air Lines SkyMiles

In addition to the above benefits, your Delta Platinum card features the following perks, as well:

• 20% back on inflight Delta purchases
• Travel coverage (trip delay insurance, rental car insurance, and baggage delay insurance)

Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum Business American Express Card

As with the personal version of the card, you’ll receive a companion certificate with your Delta Platinum Business card each year that you renew the card and pay your annual fee.

The certificate offered with the Delta Platinum Business card is identical to that offered on the personal version and has all of the same rules and guidelines that we’ve outlined above.

Between great perks and the potential to earn plenty of SkyMiles, this card is a must-have for frequent Delta travelers.

Small business owners and frequent Delta flyers can make the Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum Business American Express Card your go-to credit card.

Cardholders earn 3x SkyMiles per dollar for purchases with Delta and access benefits, including no foreign transaction fees, priority boarding, and a free checked bag for each flight ( rates & fees ).

Plus, you can redeem your SkyMiles for travel on Delta and its partner airlines, saving you money. It’s a no-brainer!

• Save 15% on award travel With TakeOff 15. Not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees
• 3x SkyMiles per $1 spent on Delta and hotel purchases
• 1.5x SkyMiles per $1 spent on purchases of $5,000 or more, up to 50,000 additional SkyMiles per calendar year
• $350 annual fee
• Welcome Offer: Earn 65,000 Bonus Miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
• Enjoy a Companion Certificate each year after renewal of your Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum Business American Express Card. The Companion Ticket requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
• Earn 1.5X miles* on eligible transit and U.S. shipping purchases, plus single eligible purchases of $5,000 or more. Terms and miles cap apply. *If your purchase qualifies for a category that has a higher mileage accelerator, only the higher accelerator will apply.
• Get closer to elevated Status next Medallion ® Year with MQD Headstart and MQD Boost: receive $2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $20 of purchases with your Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum Business American Express Card.
• Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum Business American Express Card Members save 15% when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
• With the $120 Resy Credit, earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.
• Earn up to $10 back each month after using your enrolled Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum Business American Express Card for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers.
• Not a Medallion Member? Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.
• Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $200 after using your Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum Business American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
• Terms and limitations apply.
• APR: 20.99% - 29.99% Variable

Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Frequent Flyer Program

Cardholders of the Delta Platinum Business card additionally receive these perks:

• Up to $100 Global Entry or up to $85 TSA PreCheck credit

Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card

Similar to the other Delta cards, you’ll receive a companion certificate with the Delta Reserve card each year when you renew the card. However, since the annual fee for the card is significantly higher, you’ll notice that you have the ability to extract more value out of the certificate.

Instead of being limited to a Main Cabin economy redemption, you can redeem the companion certificate for 1 round-trip Companion Certificate on First Class, Delta Comfort+, or Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights to select destinations each year after renewal

Naturally, you’ll still need to pay the government-imposed taxes and fees for your ticket — even if you’re booking a first class ticket. With that, you’ll also need to adhere to the following rules:

• Tickets are only available in I and Z classes of service for first class travel , and only available in L, U, T, X, and V classes of service for Main Cabin travel . For Delta Comfort+ travel, tickets are available in W and S classes of service, but only when L, U, T, X, or V classes of service are available in the Main Cabin. Given this, your certificate may not be useable on all flights.
• Both passengers must be booked on the same flights and dates, at the same time.

Delta loyalists will love the fast track to Delta elite status, lounge access, baggage benefits, and upgrade priority with the Delta Reserve card.

The Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card is a stellar option for frequent travelers who always fly with Delta thanks to its MQD Headstart towards status boost, lounge access, annual companion certificate, and many other great benefits.

Here is a full look at everything the Delta Reserve card can offer to you to help you decide whether the card deserves a place in your wallet.

• 3x SkyMiles per $1 on Delta purchases
• 1x SkyMile per $1 on all other eligible purchases
• Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights.
• $650 annual fee ( rates & fees )
• No bonus categories other than Delta purchases
• Earn 60,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
• Enjoy complimentary access to the Delta Sky Club. Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter. Once all 15 Visits have been used, Eligible Card Members may purchase additional Delta Sky Club Visits at a per-Visit rate of $50 per person using the Card.
• Receive four Delta Sky Club ® One-Time Guest Passes each year when you fly Delta so you can share the experience with family and friends.
• Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion ® Lounge when you book a Delta flight with your Reserve Card.
• Earn $1 Medallion ® Qualification Dollar for each $10 of purchases made on your Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card in a calendar year and get a boost toward achieving elevated Medallion Status for next Medallion Year.
• Receive a Companion Certificate on First Class, Delta Comfort+ ® , or Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Ticket requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
• $240 Resy Credit: When you use your Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card for eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants, you can earn up to $20 each month in statement credits. Enrollment required.
• $120 Rideshare Credit: Earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month after you use your Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card to pay for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Enrollment required.
• Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
• With your Card receive upgrade priority over other Medallion Members within the same Medallion level and fare class.
• Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members.
• Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
• $650 Annual Fee.

Delta SkyMiles Airline Loyalty Program

In addition to the companion certificate and the above-mentioned benefits, the card offers these benefits:

• Upgrade priority (cardholders receive upgrade priority over members with the same Medallion level who aren’t cardholders)
• Complimentary upgrades (even if you don’t have Delta Medallion status)
• 20% back on inflight purchases
• Travel coverage (trip delay/cancellation insurance, rental car insurance, and baggage delay insurance)

Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve Business American Express Card

The companion certificate from the Delta Reserve business card is earned each year when you renew your card and pay the annual fee, just the same as the others.

All certificate rules of the Delta Reserve Business card are the same as those previously outlines on the personal version of the card.

Receive priority boarding, complimentary access to Delta Sky Club and Centurion Lounges, concierge support, and an annual companion certificate.

The Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve Business American Express Card is a premium card option for small business owners who are both frequent travelers and Delta loyalists.

While the annual fee may be steep, the card comes loaded with perks and benefits that all frequent Delta flyers are sure to love. Let’s take a look at what makes the card unique, and why it may be a great fit for your wallet.

• 3x miles per dollar on Delta purchases
• 1.5x miles per dollar on eligible transit, U.S. shipping and office supply stores, plus all eligible purchases after you spend $150,000 in a year
• Save 15% On Award Travel With TakeOff 15. Not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
• High annual fee
• Does not earn many miles for purchases outside of Delta spend
• Welcome Offer: Earn 75,000 Bonus Miles after spending $10,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
• Enter Delta Sky Club ® at no cost. Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter.
• Earn 3 miles per dollar on eligible Delta purchases.
• Get closer to elevated Status next Medallion ® Year with MQD Headstart and MQD Boost: receive $2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $10 on purchases with your Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve Business American Express Card.
• With the $240 Resy Credit, earn up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.
• Earn up to $10 back each month after using your enrolled Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve Business American Express Card for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers.
• Save 15% when booking Award Travel on Delta flights. Not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
• Not a Medallion Member? Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members.
• As a benefit of Card Membership, you can check your first bag free on Delta flights, saving up to $70 on a round-trip Delta flight per person. For a family of four that’s a potential savings of up to $280 per round-trip flight.
• When you purchase a Delta flight with your Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve Business Card, you will receive complimentary access to The Centurion ® Lounge or Escape Lounge – The Centurion ® Studio Partner.
• Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $250 after using your Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve Business American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
• Pay no foreign transaction fees when you travel overseas.

Delta SkyMiles Frequent Flyer Program

If you’re a Delta Reserve Business cardholder, you’ll receive these additional benefits:

• Zone 5 priority boarding
• First checked bag free for you and up to 8 traveling companions
• A Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit

Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines ® World Elite Mastercard ®

The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite card offers 2 separate companion benefits, the first of which is a one-time 50% companion discount for a round-trip economy ticket between Hawaii and North America on Hawaiian Airlines. This benefit is valid for the first 13 months from your account open date and can only be used once.

Additionally, you’ll receive a $100 companion discount towards a round-trip economy ticket between Hawaii and North America on Hawaiian Airlines each year when you renew your card.

When it comes to the $100 annual companion discount, here are the rules to be aware of:

• The discount is valid on round-trip coach travel between Hawaii and North America booked directly with Hawaiian Airlines through the primary cardmember’s account.
• The discount does not include taxes, fees, or surcharges, with the purchase of 1 published full coach round-trip fare.
• Tickets must be purchased with your Hawaiian Airlines World Elite card, and the primary cardmember must be one of the passengers.
• Offer not valid first class tickets, open tickets, codeshare flights with partner airlines, or multi-city flights.
• Your $100 annual companion discount is valid for 12 months from its issue date, if it is not used by its expiration date no residual amount will roll over into the following year.

Companion discount aside, cardmembers can also enjoy these card perks:

• 3x miles per $1 on Hawaiian Airlines purchases, 2x miles per $1 on gas, dining, and grocery store purchases, and 1x mile per $1 on all other purchases
• First checked bag free on flights between North America and Hawaii, or flights between the Hawaiian Islands
• Discounted Hawaiian Airlines award flights
• Pool points with friends and family for free

Hawaiian Airlines ® Business Mastercard ®

As with the personal card, the Hawaiian Airlines Business card offers a one-time 50% off companion discount , and a $100 companion discount each year when you renew the card.

The rules of the $100 companion discount offered on the Hawaiian Airlines Business card are the same as the personal version detailed previously.

With the Hawaiian Airlines Business card, you’ll receive these perks:

• 3x miles per $1 on Hawaiian Airlines purchases, 2x miles per $1 on gas, dining, and office supply store purchases, and 1x mile per $1 on all other purchases
• Annual mileage bonus (20,000 bonus miles with $50,000 spent in each cardmember year, and 40,000 bonus miles with $100,000 spent)
• Complimentary employee cards
• Pool points for free

Southwest Airlines

How To Earn the Southwest Companion Pass

The Southwest Companion Pass is easily the most valuable companion perk we will discuss in this post. However, it is a bit different than the entries thus far, or those that will follow it. This is because the Southwest Companion Pass is not offered an automatic benefit of a Southwest credit card, and while you technically can spend your way to it, that would require significantly more spending than the $20,000 to $30,000 thresholds offered on other cards.

Fortunately, there is a better way.

You see, in order to earn the Southwest Companion Pass, you must earn 135,000 qualifying points in 1 calendar year. But the kicker is that the welcome bonuses from each of the co-branded Southwest credit cards count towards your 135,000 point total.

Given that the welcome bonus on these cards regularly ranges between 40,000 to 100,000 points, you can quickly get close to the goal of 135,000. Here are the cards that we are referring to:

This card focuses on the Southwest traveler with anniversary points, travel credit, upgrades, and money back on inflight purchases.

The Southwest Rapid Rewards ® Priority Credit Card is the most premium personal Southwest card offering from Chase. When you peel back the curtain, it is easy to see why.

Not only does the card offer multiple bonus categories to help you earn more Southwest Rapid Rewards points, but it is also loaded with benefits that are sure to offer quite a bit of value to Southwest flyers.

Here is a full overview of the card to help you decide if it is a good fit for your wallet.

• 3x points per $1 on Southwest purchases
• 2x points per $1 on local transit and commuting, including rideshare purchases
• 2x points per $1 on internet, cable, phone services, and select streaming purchases
• $149 annual fee
• Does not earn transferable points
• Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
• 7,500 anniversary points each year.
• Earn 3X points on Southwest ® purchases.
• Earn 2X points on local transit and commuting, including rideshare.
• Earn 2X points on internet, cable, and phone services; select streaming.
• $75 Southwest ® travel credit each year.
• No foreign transaction fees.
• Member FDIC
• APR: 21.49% - 28.49% Variable

Southwest Rapid Rewards Frequent Flyer Program

Earn Southwest points on every purchase, plus anniversary points, Tier Qualifying Points, and points toward the Companion Pass!

Another week, another flight. Flying weekly can get tiring, but you know that every flight gets you closer to taking some great vacations with your significant other or your favorite travel buddy.

To save money on the flights, you like to use Southwest Airlines.

So why not get the Southwest Rapid Rewards ® Premier Credit Card to help you earn extra Rapid Rewards points?

• 2x points per $1 on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners
• 2x points per $1 on local transit and commuting, including rideshares
• $99 annual fee
• Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
• 6,000 anniversary points each year.
• Earn 3X points on Southwest ®  purchases.
• 2 EarlyBird Check-In ®  each year.
• Foreign Transaction Fees:  $0

This card makes it easy to earn unlimited points and qualify for the Southwest Companion Pass.

If you spend a lot of time in the air, it’s important to get a great deal on your plane tickets.

Southwest Airlines can help you get those deals.

One way to save is by using the Southwest Rapid Rewards ® Plus Credit Card . This card helps you earn points for all your spending, and earning more reward points is always a good thing for a busy traveler!

• 2x points per $1 on Southwest purchases
• 2x points per $1 on internet, cable, phone services, and select streaming
• $69 annual fee
• 3,000 anniversary points each year.
• Earn 2X points on Southwest ® purchases.
• 2 EarlyBird Check-In ® each year.
• Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases.

Southwest frequent flyers will love the upgraded boarding positions, inflight Wi-Fi credits, and bonus points on each cardmember anniversary.

The Southwest ® Rapid Rewards ® Performance Business Credit Card  is a phenomenal option for business owners who are Southwest frequent flyers. It helps you earn more points on all of your business expenses, offers upgraded boarding certificates and Wi-Fi credits, and helps you reach higher levels of Southwest elite status. 

• 4x points per $1 spent on Southwest purchases
• 3x points per $1 spent on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partner purchases
• 2x points per $1 spent on social media and search engine advertising, internet, cable, and phone services
• $199 annual fee
• Doesn’t earn transferable rewards
• Earn 80,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening and an additional 40,000 points when you spend $15,000 in 9 months.
• 9,000 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary.
• Earn 4X pts on Southwest ® purchases.
• Earn 3X points on Rapid Rewards ® hotel and car rental partners.
• Earn 2X points on rideshare.
• Earn 2X points on social media and search engine advertising, internet, cable, and phone services and 1X points on all other purchases.
• 4 Upgraded Boardings per year when available.
• APR: 21.49%-28.49% Variable

Business owners who fly Southwest often can earn extra points for all of their spending and add employee cards at no additional cost.

The Southwest ® Rapid Rewards ® Premier Business Credit Card is designed for business owners who regularly fly with Southwest and want a card that helps them earn more points while providing benefits such as 25% back on inflight purchases and EarlyBird Check-In certificates.

• 2x points per $1 on Rapid Rewards hotel and rental car partners
• 2x points per $1 on local transit and commuting purchases, including ride-share, passenger trains, buses, taxis, tolls, and parking lots and garages
• Earn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening and an additional 60,000 points when you spend $15,000 in 9 months.
• 6,000 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary.
• Earn 3X points on Southwest Airlines ® purchases.
• Earn 2X points on Rapid Rewards ® hotel and car rental partners.
• 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.

As you can see, you have 5 credit card options here. There is just 1 problem — Chase will not allow you to hold multiple personal Southwest cards or multiple business Southwest credit cards. However, you can easily hold 1 personal card and 1 business card.

By receiving the welcome bonus on both a personal Southwest credit card and a business Southwest credit card, most travelers are easily able to earn the 135,000 points needed after meeting the minimum spend requirement and can immediately start putting their new Companion Pass to good use!

Even better, when you have a Southwest credit card, you’ll get a 10,000 point boost to your Companion Pass qualification! Note that these points only count toward Companion Pass and aren’t redeemable Rapid Rewards points.

Southwest Companion Pass Certificate Rules

Why exactly is the Southwest Companion Pass so powerful? Well, unlike other companion certificate perks, instead of being good for one-time use, it is valid for every Southwest flight you take until its expiration date.

You might be wondering, “When does the Companion Pass expire, then?” Your Southwest Companion Pass is valid for the rest of the year in which you qualify for it, and all of the following year.

This means that if you were to qualify for the Companion Pass via Southwest card welcome bonuses at the beginning of the year, you’d then receive your Companion Pass benefits for nearly 2 full years!

Beyond that, it’s not only valid for cash tickets, but also award tickets. That’s right, if you purchase your own ticket with points, you can bring your companion along with no added charge other than the taxes and fees.

Here are the other rules to be aware of with the Southwest Companion Pass:

• Your Companion Pass is valid for anywhere that Southwest flies, including international destinations.
• You can only have 1 designated companion, and you can only change your designated companion 3 times in a single year.
• The main pass holder must be flying on the flight in order for the companion to travel.
• There is no limit to the number of flights you can take with your companion, and there are no limits regarding multi-city routing, stopovers, or layovers.
• You do not need to pay for your flight, or any taxes and fees, with a Southwest credit card in order to use your Companion Pass.
• Your companion will not earn Southwest Rapid Rewards points for their ticket.

While you might be less inclined to pay attention to international airline credit cards and the companion certificates they can offer, you should really think otherwise! Many cards offer some compelling companion benefits that can be especially useful on long-haul routes where the cash prices tend to be quite expensive.

Aer Lingus Visa Signature ® Card

Each year that you spend $30,000 on your Aer Lingus card in a calendar year, you’ll receive 1 economy Companion Ticket .

Fortunately, unlike other companion certificates, there is no added fare to the ticket, nor are there any taxes and fees applied to the ticket.

Here are the pertinent rules you’ll want to be aware of:

• The Companion Ticket will be in the form of a voucher that can be redeemed by a cardmember for an economy companion ticket with a paid economy flight.
• You’re eligible for only 1 voucher each calendar year.
• After meeting the $30,000 spend threshold, you’ll receive a voucher email 4 to 6 weeks later and must email Aer Lingus directly at [email protected] to book using the companion voucher.
• The Companion Ticket is valid for 12 months of the date of issue.
• You must book the companion voucher on or before 30 days before flying.
• The primary cardmember must fly with the companion.
• The voucher may only be used for flights that are operated by Aer Lingus.
• All travel must originate in and return to the U.S. and is only valid on flights between the U.S. and Ireland.

• 3x points on Aer Lingus, British Airways, and Iberia purchases
• 2x points on hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel
• Priority boarding
• Doesn’t offer many bonus categories
• Earn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening.
• Earn 3 Avios per $1 spent on purchases with Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, and LEVEL.
• Earn 2 Avios per $1 spent on hotel accommodations when purchased directly with the hotel.
• Every calendar year you make purchases of $30,000 on your Aer Lingus Visa Signature Card, you'll receive a Commercial Companion Ticket good for 12 months
• You and any authorized users on your account are eligible for Priority Boarding on Aer Lingus flights departing from and returning to the US from Ireland, subject to availability.
• Pay no foreign transaction fees when you travel abroad.
• Simply tap to pay with your contactless Aer Lingus Visa Signature Card. Just look for the contactless symbol at checkout. It's fast, easy and secure!

In addition to the Companion Ticket and the benefits above, the card also offers travel coverage (baggage delay insurance and lost luggage insurance).

British Airways

British Airways Visa Signature ® Card

The British Airways Travel Together Ticket is a fan favorite and requires you to spend $30,000 on the card in a calendar year in order to earn it.

Once you’ve done so, the Travel Together Ticket allows you to bring your companion on your flight when you make an Avios award booking — you just need to pay the carrier taxes and fees.

When it comes to the BA Travel Together Ticket, here are the rules you need to know:

• The ticket will be in the form of a voucher that can be redeemed by a cardmember for a ticket in the same cabin that the primary cardholder has purchased with their Avios — including first class .
• You’re eligible for only 1 Companion Ticket each calendar year.
• After meeting the $30,000 spend threshold, an e-voucher of the Companion Ticket will automatically be to your British Airways Executive Club account 4 to 6 weeks later.
• The Companion Ticket is valid for 2 years of the date of issue.
• While the primary ticket must be booked using your Avios, you will still be responsible for the taxes and fees on both tickets.
• All travel must originate in and return to the U.S.
• The Companion Ticket can only be used on flights that are operated by British Airways.

This card is great for British Airways frequent flyers, and traveling couples will find great value in the Travel Together Ticket.

The British Airways Visa Signature ® Card is a stellar option for travelers who regularly travel with the airline. From all of the Avios the card helps you earn, to a 10% discount off cash tickets, and the award flight statement credits, you can get tons of value out of the card each year.

• 3x Avios per $1 on British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and LEVEL purchases
• 2x Avios per $1 on hotel accommodations purchased directly through hotels
• 1x Avios per $1 on all other purchases
• $95 annual fee
• Earn 3 Avios per $1 spent on purchases with British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and LEVEL.
• 10% off British Airways flights starting in the US when you book through the website provided in your welcome materials.
• Every calendar year you make $30,000 in purchases on your British Airways Visa card, you’ll earn a Travel Together Ticket good for two years.
• Simply tap to pay with your contactless British Airways Visa Signature Card. Just look for the contactless symbol at checkout. It's fast, easy and secure!

British Airways Executive Club

Aside from the Travel Together Ticket and the above-mentioned benefits, the British Airways Visa card offers some solid card perks:

• Get a $100 credit for economy and premium economy tickets and a $200 credit for business and first class tickets up to 3 times per year (maximum of $600) when you book an award flight to London with British Airways and pay the taxes and fees with your card
• Travel coverage (baggage delay insurance and lost luggage insurance)

Iberia Visa Signature ® Card

While it doesn’t offer a proper companion certificate, the Iberia Visa Signature card does offer a discount voucher of $1,000 to use toward 2 tickets on the same flight when you spend $30,000 on your card in a calendar year.

Of course, depending on how you might use another companion certificate, you might just find that you’d get more value out of the $1,000 voucher.

Since you receive what is effectively a cash voucher, and not a certificate, fortunately, there are fewer rules that you have to abide by when it comes to its use.

• The discount voucher will be in the form of a code that can be applied by the cardmember for a discount of $1,000 when purchasing 2 tickets, for the same flights in the same class of travel, which can be redeemed online at iberia.com/Chase10 .
• The voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
• The voucher may only be used for flights that are operated by Iberia.
• Each voucher can only be used once, and no residual value will roll over if you don’t use all $1,000 when booking your flights.
• The voucher can only be used on flights that are operated by Iberia.

The Iberia Visa Signature card is a great option for those who travel often with Iberia and its Avios partner airlines.

The Iberia Visa Signature ® Card can be a great option for those who are frequent flyers of the Spanish flag carrier thanks to its combination of benefits and discounts on flight tickets. Plus, your rewards can be redeemed with any of the family of Avios partners including Aer Lingus, British Airways, and Qatar Airways.

• 3x Avios per $1 on Iberia, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL flight purchases
• 2x Avios per $1 on hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel
• Earn 3 Avios per $1 spent on purchases with Iberia, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL.
• Save 10% on Iberia flights purchased on iberia.com/Chase10
• Earn a discount voucher of $1,000 to use toward two tickets on the same flight for each calendar year you make purchases of $30,000 on your card
• Simply tap to pay with your contactless Iberia Visa Signature Card. Just look for the contactless symbol at checkout. It's fast, easy and secure!

The Iberia Visa Signature card also includes travel coverage (baggage delay insurance and lost luggage insurance).

Miles & More ® World Elite Mastercard ®

With the Lufthansa Miles & More card, you’ll receive a companion certificate good for 1 round-trip economy ticket each year that you renew your card and pay the annual fee.

• Reservations must be made by calling the Miles & More companion ticket service at 866-461-5399.
• All taxes and fees must be paid for both the revenue ticket and the companion ticket.
• The paid economy class ticket must be for travel departing from the U.S. to Europe/Middle East/Africa and the Far East.
• Your ticket must be booked in either H, M, Y, or B class of service.
• The certificate is only valid on Lufthansa-operated flights.
• Your certificate is valid for 12 months from its issue date.

The other perks of the Lufthansa Miles & More card include:

• 2x miles per $1 on Miles & More partners (Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, SWISS, and more) and 1x mile per $1 on all other purchases
• Receive 2 complimentary Lufthansa business lounge vouchers after each account anniversary
• Convert Miles & More award miles into status miles at a ratio of 5:1 to help you achieve status faster
• 15% off Hotels & Cars by Points booking made at milesandmore.points.com

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic World Elite Mastercard ®

In order to earn the companion certificate with the Virgin Atlantic World Elite card, you’ll need to spend $25,000 on the card in your cardmember year.

The companion certificate on the Virgin Atlantic World Elite card is unique in that the level of value you can get from it is tied to your Flying Club elite status within the program at the time of booking.

Red Tier members may book a primary ticket in Economy Classic or Premium and receive 1 matching Economy Classic or Premium Companion Fare ticket. Red Tier members can also book a Companion Fare into Upper Class at a 50% points discount. However, those who are Silver Tier or Gold Tier can book a matching Companion Fare into any cabin class .

The other terms you’ll want to know prior to booking are:

• You’ll still be responsible for any applicable taxes, fees, charges, and carrier-imposed surcharges for the Companion Fare.
• Both travelers must be on the same flights and travel itinerary.
• Flights and routes are subject to availability.
• Your ticket must be purchased directly through Virgin Atlantic.
• Your companion certificate must be used within 2 years of its issue date.

Cardholders of the Virgin Atlantic World Elite card also enjoy these benefits:

• 3x points per $1 on Virgin Atlantic purchases, and 1.5x points per $1 on all other purchases
• 25 tier points towards Virgin Atlantic status per $2,500 in purchases (maximum 50 per month)
• 7,5000 bonus points each year that you spend $15,000 on your card, and a further 7,500 bonus points after you spend $25,000

Overall, deciding which companion certificate might be best for you will largely come down to your travel goals, the level of spending you can put on a given card, and what other card benefits you’re looking for.

As you can see, while they can vary quite a bit from card to card, companion certificates can be very valuable. Not only do they enhance the overall value of your airline credit card , but they also make for a very compelling option for traveling couples.

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The Air Canada Annual Worldwide Companion Pass is granted upon meeting a certain spending threshold on the premium Aeroplan credit cards .

In this article, let’s take a look at how the Annual Worldwide Companion Pass works and how to redeem it for maximum value along your travels.

Annual Worldwide Companion Pass: The Rules

In this article, we’ll refer to the Annual Worldwide Companion Pass as simply the “Companion Pass” for short.

The Companion Pass allows a second passenger to travel on a discounted base fare when the first passenger pays full price for an Air Canada economy class ticket to anywhere in the world.

The following rules govern its use:

• Canada or the United States (excluding Hawaii): $99 (all figures in CAD)  base fare
• Hawaii, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean: $299  base fare
• South America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa: $499  base fare
• Asia, Australia, and New Zealand: $599  base fare
• It can be redeemed on one-way or round-trip flights (although there is no residual value if used on a one-way flight).
• It can be redeemed on an Economy Standard, Flex, Comfort, or Latitude fare.
• It must be redeemed on flights marketed and operated by Air Canada only, and cannot be used on codeshare flights or itineraries involving partner airlines.  
• It must be redeemed on revenue fares only, and cannot be used in conjunction with an Aeroplan award. 
• There are no blackout dates or other usage restrictions; the Companion Pass can be redeemed on any Air Canada flights on any date of the year.
• It will be deposited into your Aeroplan account up to 10 weeks after your cardholder renewal date (more on this below), and it will have a one-year validity period from that date.
• During the validity period, the Companion Pass can be used to book flights over the upcoming one-year period, meaning that a Companion Pass can effectively be used to book travel within a two-year period from the day it’s earned.

The Annual Worldwide Companion Pass must be redeemed in its original form for a set of Air Canada flights with at least two passengers on the booking within the validity period, or you’ll lose it.  

Which Credit Cards Offer the Annual Worldwide Companion Pass?

The Companion Pass is offered as a threshold benefit upon spending $25,000 in a membership year on one of the four Aeroplan premium credit cards:†

• TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card
• CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card
• American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
• American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card

As noted above, the Companion Pass gets deposited into your Aeroplan account “up to 10 weeks following the card account year”,† which means that you may need to pay a second year’s annual fee before receiving the Companion Pass in the “Benefits” section of your Aeroplan account.

However, there have been reports from some Aeroplan premium cardholders who have had the Companion Pass deposited into their accounts soon after they reach the $25,000 spending threshold.  

Among the three issuers, American Express is the only one that provides a progress tracker in the monthly statements for your $25,000 spending threshold. With the cards issued by TD and CIBC , you’ll have to keep track on your own.  

Maximizing the Annual Worldwide Companion Pass

The logic behind maximizing the Annual Worldwide Companion Pass is the same as any other companion voucher-style product: the more the first passenger pays, the more savings the second passenger gets.  

The value proposition increases proportionally to your willingness to spend. From a user’s perspective, these types of offerings can be very useful if you’re willing or required to spend a fair bit of cash on flights in the first place.

On the other hand, the upside is more limited if you’re looking to minimize your out-of-pocket spending and get as much as you can for “free”.

That’s especially because you’re still on the hook for taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges that may comprise a significant chunk of an economy ticket.

Still, if you’ve earned a Companion Pass, you may as well give some thought as to how to extract maximum value from it rather than letting it expire unused. Let’s take a look at some of your options.  

Travel in Peak Season or Last-Minute

When travelling during off-season, fares will often be cheap enough that redeeming the Companion Pass makes very little sense.

For example, consider this off-season, round-trip fare from Toronto to Dublin, whose base fare is $315 on Economy (Standard). In this case, you’d be wasting your Companion Pass because the base fare of $315 is lower than the $499 flat-rate base fare you’re supposed to pay.

In other words, you’d actually wind up paying more by using a Companion Pass in this example. 

On the other hand, fares tend to skyrocket if you’re travelling during peak season or on a last-minute basis. Again, the more the first passenger pays, the more the second passenger saves.

While you’d never choose to pay more than you need to, if you simply must travel (as tends to be the case for those who do travel during peak season or who embark on last-minute trips), the Companion Pass could save you a good chunk on the second passenger’s fare.  

Take, for example, a teacher who plans vacations around the school year. If they want to maximize their time away, they’d often end up paying very high cash fares.

In the example below, a round-trip base fare from Toronto to Mexico City during the winter holidays is $1,405, but the second passenger would pay only $299 plus taxes and surcharges with a Companion Pass, thus saving the household $1,106 . 

Or consider a Toronto-based couple who needs to travel to Amsterdam this coming weekend for a family emergency. Since only Economy (Flex) fares are available, the round-trip base fare is $ 1,485.

Applying the Companion Pass, the second passenger would only pay $499 plus taxes and surcharges, saving $986  on this unexpected expense.  

Indeed, if you don’t have any better uses for your Companion Pass, then keeping it around for some big savings in case of unexpected last-minute trips can be a solid backup strategy.  

Which Region Is the Best Value?

You’ll notice that different parts of the world come with different base fares under the Companion Pass.

We can ask the question of which region might be most valuable for redeeming the Companion Pass by taking a rough estimate of Air Canada fares around the world and comparing them to the discounted base fares.

First off, for Canada and the US, you can easily find something that would exceed the $99 round-trip base fare of the Companion Pass, especially for longer, transcontinental flights.

For example, a round-trip base fare for a transcontinental Toronto–Los Angeles flight is typically around $200–300.

But often, especially for competitive routes served by ultra-low-cost carriers, the round-trip base fare ends up being too low for a Companion Pass to result to substantial savings.

For Central America and the Caribbean, Air Canada’s round-trip base fares from its major hubs tend to fall in the vicinity of $400–700 during non-peak times.

Compared to a discounted base fare of $299, your savings might land in the region of $100–400. That’s not insignificant, but the savings might be more meaningful with long-haul flights.

Looking at South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, base fares to these regions tend to price out at around $900–1,100  during non-peak times.

Compared to a discounted base fare of $499 (CAD), you’d save about $400–600  depending on the exact flight.  

Finally, with the sheer size of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, there tends to be much greater variance in terms of the average fares to different destinations.

Vancouver–Seoul can be booked for as little as $1,000 all-in, meaning that your $599 discounted base fare wouldn’t be discounted by all that much.

Meanwhile, Toronto–Delhi regularly sells for $1,500–1,900 round-trip, making it an excellent use of the Companion Pass that can unlock $1,000+  in value without even applying any of the more advanced strategies.

On paper, the Asia, Australia, and New Zealand region unlocks the greatest value for the Annual Worldwide Companion Pass, even though its base fare is the highest – and that’s very much in keeping with the nature of the product itself.  

Book Higher Fare Categories

With the above exercise, we’ve taken into account the cheapest fare categories in economy class to each destination.

However, since the Companion Pass can be redeemed for any economy class flight, it would fetch higher value if you’re in the habit of booking Economy (Flex) or Economy (Comfort) fares – perhaps for Aeroplan Elite Status considerations.

After all, Economy (Flex), Economy (Comfort), and Economy (Latitude) fares earn significantly more Status Qualifying Miles (SQM) and Status Qualifying Segments (SQS) compared to Economy (Basic) and Economy (Standard) fares (100%+ of the distance flown vs. 25% or 50%).

If, say, both you and your spouse are looking to climb the status ranks, a Companion Pass can help you save a good chunk on the Economy (Flex) or higher fares, reducing the out-of-pocket spend required to earn status. 

Even if you’re a solo flyer who books Economy (Flex) fares or higher for status purposes, you could team up with a fellow Aeroplan Elite Status member on an end-of-year mileage run to Europe or Asia, while splitting the savings that you get from the Companion Pass.

However, keep in mind that these strategies would be most useful if you’re pursuing SQM/SQS more than Status Qualifying Dollars (SQD), since the Companion Pass will naturally reduce the SQD earned by the second passenger. 

Use eUpgrades for Premium Economy or Business Class

That brings us to the final way to boost your value from the Companion Pass: use the voucher to book two Economy (Latitude) fares at a heavily discounted rate for the second passenger, and then apply Air Canada eUpgrades to fly in premium economy or business class instead.  

Consider a couple who wants to fly business class from Montreal to London. The cheapest business class fare clocks in at $6,384 round-trip, so it would be $12,768 (CAD) for two passengers.  

Let’s imagine both travellers have earned Aeroplan 25K status, and therefore hold 25 eUpgrade credits in each of their accounts.

That gives them enough eUpgrades to confirm an instant upgrade from Economy (Latitude) to business class on both legs of their journey (assuming there’s eUpgrade availability on both flights), which would cost 11 eUpgrade credits per person per direction based on the eUpgrades chart.

The Economy (Latitude) fare is $3,730. When applying the Companion Pass, the first passenger would pay this fare in full, whereas the second passenger would pay a $499 discounted base fare plus $909 in taxes and fees.

The total all-in pricing for both passengers is $3,730 + $499 + $909 = $5,138, allowing them to save a whopping $7,630  on their round-trip business class flights.

Again, we’re back to the central principle: the Companion Pass will be a lot more useful for those who are willing to spend some cash in pursuit of elevated travel, rather than those who are looking to keep their expenses to a bare minimum.  

What’s the Value of the Annual Worldwide Companion Pass?

With the above in mind, can we pin down a valuation for the Annual Worldwide Companion Pass? On average, across all use cases, how much is this benefit worth?

While it’s always a fun thought exercise to nail down a specific valuation, it’s a much more meaningful to consider two valuations depending on the type of traveller: those who wouldn’t be averse to paying a few thousand dollars for the comfort and convenience of Air Canada business class flights, and those who’d scoff at the idea and gladly fly in economy instead.

In the former case, the possibility of applying eUpgrades to an Economy (Latitude) booking can unlock significant value as outlined above.

Given the dollar savings against purchasing a business class fare directly, as well as the flexibility to save Aeroplan points for future trips by using a Companion Pass to outperform a “Latitude Attitude” points booking, it’s fair to peg the fair value of the Companion Pass at a minimum of $1,000 (CAD).

For the latter type of traveller, the thought of parting ways with a few grand in cash for business class flights just doesn’t sit right. They’d rather follow a defined strategy of using points for business class and paying cash for economy.  

In this case, a fair value for the Companion Pass might fall somewhere in the region of $500 (CAD). As we saw, any long-haul flight outside of North America can realistically unlock this valuation, while flights to Air Canada’s most distant destinations can easily achieve higher value.  

With these two valuations in mind, we’re looking at a rough Return on Spend of either 4% or 2% on the $25,000 spending needed to earn the Companion Pass in the first place.  

If you’re the type of traveller who isn’t averse to paying for a business class flight here and there, and who engages with Aeroplan enough to earn eUpgrades through elite status, you’ll get much more out of the Companion Pass than someone who’s purely treating it as an incremental benefit.  

And since this is a threshold reward on the premium Aeroplan credit cards after all, that’s probably the way the Companion Pass was intended to be.  

The Air Canada Annual Worldwide Companion Pass provides another avenue towards expanding your travel possibilities, allowing you to book a second passenger for a fixed based fare when you pay full price for the first passenger.

In general, the more you spend on Air Canada cash fares, the more benefit you’ll get out of the Annual Worldwide Companion Pass. If you have eUpgrades at your disposal, you can also use it to unlock a pathway towards discounted business class tickets as a duo. 

The benefit is cleverly designed to reward high-end travellers and Aeroplan Elite Status members with the greatest value, and in that respect, it’s very much a fitting spend-based perk on the premium Aeroplan credit cards.

† Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the card issuer’s website for up-to-date information.

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Key takeaways

• Several airline credit cards offer discounts on tickets for your traveling companions.
• Available discounts range from flat-rate fares to fully comped tickets (minus taxes and fees).
• Take note of your card’s eligibility requirements so you can maximize your companion discount benefits.

If you often travel with friends or family , scoring a discount for your flight companion can make booking much more affordable. Fortunately, some airline credit cards offer companion passes and discounts as benefits.

They go by a variety of names: companion pass, companion certificate, companion fare, companion ticket and more. And although most airlines offer a discount only for you and your travel buddy, there are ways to earn fully comped tickets.

Curious as to which airlines and cards offer the most help when it comes to cutting down on companion travel costs? Here’s a rundown of some of the best companion pass offers today.

Southwest Airlines Companion Pass

Southwest’s Companion Pass is quite possibly the most popular on the market — and can save you a ton of cash. For just taxes and fees (roughly $6 per one-way ticket), you can bring a companion with you on any trip for the duration of your pass, which extends through the end of the year you earn it, plus a full calendar year after.

By timing your Companion Pass status wisely, you can have up to two full years of nearly-free companion travel. But you will want to plan ahead to make sure you take full advantage of the benefit.

The best part? There’s no limit on the number of times you can use the pass. After you’ve earned it, you can use it each time you book a flight with Southwest. You should see an option to add a companion to your flight for no additional ticket charge after you purchase your ticket.

How to earn the Companion Pass

There are two ways to qualify for the Southwest Companion Pass:

• Completing 100 qualifying one-way Southwest flights within a year
• Earning 135,000 qualifying points through Southwest Rapid Rewards

Points earned through Rapid Rewards will count toward the pass, but any points that are purchased, transferred or converted from another loyalty program will not apply. Using a Southwest co-branded credit card is a great way to maximize your spending toward a companion pass, if that’s your goal. Here are a few to consider:

• Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card
• Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card *
• Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card

American Airlines Companion Certificate

For frequent American Airlines flyers, American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards give you a few companion certificate options.

American’s companion certificate allows you to bring along a guest on one round-trip main cabin domestic ticket for $99 (plus taxes and fees).

The certificate expires after a year and is only valid for flights within the continental United States. And make sure you read the offer carefully; some details can vary depending on the card you use.

How to earn the companion certificate

There are a few different credit cards you can use to earn a companion certificate with American Airlines.

With the following cards, you can earn the certificate for one companion after you spend $30,000 or more in a year and keep your account open for 45 days beyond your card anniversary:

• CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Mastercard® *
• AAdvantage® Aviator® World Elite Business Mastercard®*

You can also earn a certificate with the cards below when you spend at least $20,000 annually and your account remains open for 45 days following your anniversary date.

• AAdvantage® Aviator® Silver Mastercard®* (with this card, you’ll earn a companion certificate for two guests at $99 each, plus taxes and fees)
• AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® *

When you meet the qualifications, American Airlines will send you a companion certificate with specific booking details.

British Airways Travel Together

British Airways offers its own version of companion passes, called Travel Together Tickets.

This British Airways offer is available when you book reward flights with the Avios you earn. With the ticket, you’ll receive a second seat (of equal value) to bring a friend along on a future trip — paying only taxes, fees and carrier charges. Alternatively, you can use the ticket to pay just 50% of your British Airways Avios value when you book a reward flight without a companion.

The offer is for British Airways, Iberia or Aer Lingus reward flights that originate from anywhere; you’re not limited to flights originating from the U.S. You should also be aware that taxes, fees and carrier charges on international flights can often exceed $1,000, so the Travel Together offer certainly varies in value.

How to earn the Travel Together Ticket

Using a British Airways Visa Signature® Card *, you can qualify for the companion ticket by spending $30,000 in a single calendar year (Jan. 1 through Dec. 31).

After qualifying for the ticket, it is good for two full years.

Delta Air Lines companion certificate

Delta’s co-branded Delta SkyMiles credit cards offer a few different options for earning its companion certificate.

The certificate allows you to bring along a travel buddy on a single eligible round trip domestic flight. You are still responsible for paying taxes and fees, but these charges are capped at $80 ($250 for international flights).

If you’re an eligible Delta cardholder, you’ll receive a companion certificate each year of membership upon the renewal of your card. There are currently four eligible cards:

• Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card (main cabin only)
• Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card (main cabin only)
• Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (first-class eligible)
• Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card (first-class eligible)

You won’t receive a certificate until you renew your card membership, so it’ll take waiting until your second year to reap the benefit. Once you’ve been awarded the certificate, you have until your next renewal date to take advantage.

Hawaiian Airlines companion discount

As a Hawaiian Airlines cardholder, you can earn one-time or annual companion discounts on flights with the airline.

Each of the eligible cards offers a one-time 50% discount on a single roundtrip coach fare ticket for a companion flying with you. But two of the cards also offer an annual $100 discount off a companion’s roundtrip coach fare ticket. These discounts apply to travel between Hawaii and North America booked directly with the airline.

The one-time 50 percent discount is eligible for 13 months after opening your account and annual $100 discounts are good for 12 months after each anniversary. Unfortunately, the 50% off doesn’t apply to taxes, fees or surcharges.

How to earn the companion discount

Here are the exact discount offers from each eligible Hawaiian Airlines credit card:

• The Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® * (one-time 50% off and $100 yearly companion discount)
• Hawaiian Airlines® Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard®* (one-time 50% off and $100 yearly companion discount)
• Hawaiian Airlines® Business Mastercard®* (one-time 50% off companion discount)

Alaska Airlines Famous Companion Fare

Eligible Alaska Airlines cardholders can earn the airline’s companion fare after meeting certain requirements.

The companion fare offer is good toward one round-trip coach companion fare. You’ll still pay a $99 base fare, plus taxes and fees (starting at $23), and the companion fare must be on the same itinerary and same booking as your purchased ticket.

How to earn the companion fare

When you apply for the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card , you could be eligible for the following offer: Get a $0 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) and 50,000 bonus miles after qualifying purchases made with the Alaska Airlines Visa® card. To qualify, make $3,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account. The card has a $95 annual fee.

You can also qualify with the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card *, which has a welcome offer of 50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in your first 90 days, plus Companion Fare from $122 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23).

After you earn the welcome bonuses on these cards, you can keep earning the companion fare discount code by spending at least $6,000 on your card each year.

Lufthansa companion ticket

With Lufthansa’s co-branded rewards card, you can get one companion ticket each year.

These tickets are eligible for economy class bookings departing from the U.S. to eligible international destinations. You’ll still have to pay taxes and fees, but you’ll be gifted a fully covered ticket each year you hold your card membership.

To reserve a seat with your companion ticket, you’ll have to call the Miles & More Companion Ticket Service at 866-461-5399.

How to earn the companion ticket

You’ll need to be a Miles & More® World Elite Mastercard® * cardholder to score Lufthansa’s companion ticket.

When you sign up for the card, you’ll be gifted your initial companion ticket after you complete your first purchase. Afterward, you’ll receive an additional companion ticket on each account anniversary if you hold your membership.

Lufthansa’s companion offers are good from the date they’re issued until your next account anniversary.

The bottom line

Whether you’re a frequent flyer or a once-in-a-while traveler, your pocket will feel a little heavier when you’re able to bring company along at a fraction of the cost.

While each airline offers ways to save when traveling with friends or family, you can really maximize your savings by planning ahead and taking full advantage of your preferred airline’s deals.

*The information on the cards indicated with an asterisk has been collected independently by Bankrate. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

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An Ultimate Guide to United Airlines Companion Pass

Note: At this time, United Airlines does not offer companion passes. As such, the content in this post is no longer valid. If United Airlines offers companion passes in the future, this post will be updated to reflect the latest changes.

United Airlines did not have a traditional companion pass program similar to those of some other airlines like Southwest or Alaska Airlines. However, United Airlines offers various promotions, deals, and benefits through their MileagePlus program, which might include occasional offers for companion travel or discounted tickets for companions of elite members or credit cardholders.

United MileagePlus Explorer Cardholders, for instance, used to receive a one-time use companion certificate each year upon renewal that allowed a companion to travel for a reduced fare when purchasing an eligible ticket. However, these offerings and benefits can change over time, so it’s always advisable to check the most recent offers and promotions directly on United Airlines’ website or through their MileagePlus program updates for the latest information on companion benefits and passes.

The United Airlines Companion Pass is one of the best travel perks you can use to fly cheaply throughout the United States and around the globe.

Although it is not suitable for everyone, if you are a travel geek like us, then the companion pass can greatly benefit you.

Let’s learn what exactly a United Airlines companion pass is, what are the methods to get one, and how to use it.

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What is The United Airlines Companion Pass?

The United Airlines Companion Pass is a benefit offered by United Airlines to its frequent flyers who have achieved Premier status in the MileagePlus loyalty program.

It allows a companion to travel with the Premier member on any flight operated by United Airlines, even if the Premier member is not traveling on the same flight. It is also known as the United Airlines Buddy Pass.

How Do You Qualify For The United Airlines Companion Pass?

To qualify for the United Companion Pass, a Premier member must earn a certain number of Premier qualifying miles or segments and meet other requirements set by United Airlines. See below for full details.

Once the requirements are met, the Companion Pass can be used for the remainder of the year in which it was earned and for the following year.

What are the limitations Of the United Airlines Companion Pass?

There are some limitations to the Companion Pass, such as blackout dates and limited availability of seats. As such, it’s important to check with United Airlines for specific details and restrictions.

That said, for those who travel frequently with a companion, the United Airlines Companion Pass can be a valuable benefit that provides significant cost savings on air travel.

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Why Does Everyone Want a Companion Pass?

There are several reasons why people may want an airline Companion Pass, such as the United Companion Pass:

• Cost savings: One of the main reasons people want a United Companion Pass is the cost savings. By having the pass, travellers can bring a companion on any United Airlines flight for free (excluding taxes and fees) when they purchase a ticket for themselves.
• More travel opportunities: Having a United Airlines Buddy Pass allows travelers to bring a friend or family member along on their trips, which can be a great way to spend time together and explore new destinations. It can also provide more flexibility in planning travel, as the companion can fly even if the traveler is not.
• Loyalty program benefits: The United Companion Pass is a benefit offered to United Airlines frequent flyers who have achieved Premier status in the MileagePlus loyalty program. For these travelers, the United Companion Pass can be a valuable reward for their loyalty and can provide additional perks and benefits when traveling with United Airlines.

Overall, the United Airlines Buddy Pass is a valuable benefit for frequent travelers who want to save money on air travel and enjoy more opportunities to explore the world with a companion.

Where Does United Airlines Fly?

United Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the world, flying to destinations across the United States and around the globe . Here’s a quick rundown of some of United’s top international destinations:

• London, UK: United Airlines offers multiple daily flights to London from several major US cities.
• Tokyo, Japan: United has a strong presence in Tokyo, with flights to both Narita and Haneda airports .
• Frankfurt, Germany: United offers flights to Frankfurt from several major US cities, making it a popular gateway to Europe.
• Sydney, Australia: United flies to Sydney from San Francisco, offering connections to other Australian and New Zealand destinations.
• Cancun, Mexico: United Airlines offers multiple daily flights to Cancun, making it a popular vacation destination.
• Amsterdam, Netherlands: United flies to Amsterdam from several major US cities, making it a gateway to Europe.
• Paris, France: United offers flights to Paris from several major US cities, making it a popular destination for travelers.
• Hong Kong: United Airlines flies to Hong Kong from several major US cities, offering connections to other Asian destinations.
• San Jose del Cabo, Mexico: United Airlines offers multiple daily flights to San Jose del Cabo, making it a popular vacation destination.
• San Juan, Puerto Rico: United Airlines offers multiple daily flights to San Juan, making it a popular Caribbean destination.

Of course, this is just a small sample of the many destinations United Airlines serves. Whether you’re looking to explore new cultures, soak up some sun, or hit the slopes, United Airlines can get you there.

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The Process to get a United Airlines Companion Pass

To get a United Airlines Companion Pass, you need to be a member of United’s MileagePlus frequent flyer program and meet the qualifying requirements. Here’s a general overview of the process:

• MileagePlus Premier Status: To be eligible for the Companion Pass, you must hold MileagePlus Premier status at the Platinum, 1K, or Global Services level. This status requires a certain level of qualifying miles or segments flown with United Airlines or its partners, as well as meeting certain spending thresholds.
• Spending Requirement: In addition to MileagePlus Premier status, you must also meet a spending requirement. The spending requirement for the 2021 program year is $24,000 in eligible net purchases on a United MileagePlus credit card during the calendar year.
• United MileagePlus Credit Card: To be eligible for the Companion Pass, you must have a United MileagePlus credit card in your name that is open and in good standing.
• Companion Selection: Once you have qualified for the Companion Pass, you can select one designated companion to fly with you for free on eligible flights. The companion must be registered with United Airlines and must be the same person for the duration of the program year.
• Book your flights: To use the Companion Pass, you’ll need to book your flights directly through United Airlines. When booking, select the option to add a companion and enter their information. You’ll be responsible for paying any taxes and fees associated with the companion’s ticket.

It’s worth noting again that the United Companion Pass benefit has some limitations and restrictions, such as blackout dates and limited availability of seats.

Additionally, the qualifying requirements can be challenging to meet for some travelers, so it’s important to carefully review the requirements before setting your sights on earning a Companion Pass.

Using Your United Companion Pass

Using a United Companion Pass is a great way to save money and bring a buddy or family member along on your travels. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use the Companion Pass:

• Log in to your United MileagePlus account: The first step is to log in to your MileagePlus account on the United Airlines website. If you haven’t already done so, you’ll need to link your Companion’s MileagePlus account to yours.
• Search for eligible flights: When you’re ready to book your flight, search for eligible flights on the United Airlines website. Not all flights are eligible for the Companion Pass benefit, so make sure to check the terms and conditions before booking.
• Select “Add Companion”: When you’ve found a qualifying flight, select the “Add Companion” button during the booking process. You’ll be prompted to enter your companion’s information and verify that they meet the eligibility requirements.
• Pay for taxes and fees: Once you’ve added your companion, you’ll be responsible for paying the taxes and fees associated with their ticket. These fees can vary depending on the destination and itinerary, so make sure to check the total cost before completing your booking.
• Enjoy your flight: Once you’ve completed the booking process and paid the necessary fees, you’re all set to take off on your journey with your companion. Just make sure to check in for your flight and arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare.

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United Companion Pass FAQs 

What is the united airlines companion pass.

The United Airlines Companion Pass is a travel perk that allows a companion to fly for free (taxes and fees apply) with the primary ticket holder on select United Airlines flights.

How can I get a United Airlines Companion Pass?

You can get a United Airlines Companion Pass by meeting qualifying requirements such as earning MileagePlus Premier status or spending on eligible credit cards.

How long is the United Airlines Companion Pass valid?

If you earned the Companion Pass through MileagePlus Premier status, it will be valid for the remainder of the current calendar year, as well as the following calendar year.

If you earned the United Companion Pass through credit card spending or other promotional offers, the validity can vary depending on the terms of the offer.

How can I remove the details of the existing companion and add a new one?

To remove the details of an existing United companion and add a new one you will need to log in to your United MileagePlus account on. From there, navigate to your account settings and select the option for “Companion information” or “My companions.” Find the companion you want to remove and click on the “Remove” button next to their name.

To add a new companion, select the option to “Add a companion” and enter the necessary information for the new companion, such as their name and MileagePlus number. Make sure to verify that the new companion meets the eligibility requirements for the Companion Pass benefit.

Save the changes and you’re all set!

It’s important to note that the Companion Pass benefit is limited to one companion at a time, so you’ll need to remove the existing companion before adding a new one. Additionally, the process for removing and adding companions may vary depending on your account status and other factors, so it’s best to consult with United Airlines directly for assistance if you encounter any issues or have questions.

What is the overall value of the United Airlines companion pass?

The overall value of the United Airlines Companion Pass can vary depending on your travel patterns and how often you fly with United Airlines.

However, for frequent travelers who meet the qualifying requirements, the Companion Pass can provide significant savings and added flexibility by allowing them to bring a friend or family member along on select flights for free.

Depending on the cost of the flight and the number of times you use the Companion Pass, it’s possible to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in airfare costs. Additionally, the Companion Pass can be a valuable perk for those who enjoy traveling with others and want to share their adventures with a companion.

Am I allowed to change my flight on a United Companion Pass booking?

Yes, you are allowed to change your flight on a United Airlines companion pass booking, but there may be restrictions and fees associated with making changes.

It’s best to review the terms and conditions of your booking and contact United Airlines directly for assistance with making any changes to your itinerary.

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Final Words

In conclusion, the United Airlines Companion Pass is an amazing perk for frequent travelers who want to share their adventures with a friend or loved one. Not only will you be able to enjoy the pleasures of flying together, but you’ll also have the satisfaction of knowing that you’re getting something for free (and who doesn’t love free stuff?).

So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and earn that United Companion Pass, and soon you’ll be jet-setting across the world with your favorite travel buddy by your side!

What say you? Thoughts on this Ultimate Guide to United Airlines Companion Pass? Let’s hear it!

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As a Delta SkyMiles Reserve, Reserve Business, Platinum or Platinum Business Card Member, you will receive 1 Companion Certificate after each Card renewal. Depending on the type of Card you have, Companion Certificate cabin eligibility will vary:

Delta SkyMiles Reserve or Reserve Business American Express Card Members receive 1 Companion Certificate for a First Class, Delta Comfort+® or Main Cabin round-trip flight within the U.S. and to Mexico, the Caribbean or Central America each year after renewal of your Card*

Delta SkyMiles Platinum or Platinum Business American Express Card Members receive 1 Companion Certificate for a Main Cabin round-trip flight within the U.S. and to Mexico, the Caribbean or Central America each year after renewal of your Card*

*The Companion Ticket requires payment of the government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for round-trip domestic flights and no more than $250 for round-trip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.

Companion Certificates issued prior to February 1, 2024 are not eligible for the expanded destinations announced on February 1, 2024. Any Companion Certificates issued prior to February 1, 2024 are eligible for redemption on flights within the 48 contiguous United States. Residents of Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands must originate from those locations to the 48 contiguous United States.

Where Do I Find My Companion Certificate?

A Companion Certificate is automatically issued to your SkyMiles account each year following your Card renewal. You can find and redeem your Companion Certificate online in any of the following three ways:

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View in Your Profile

• Log in at delta.com and navigate to your Profile
• Select the “Certificates, eCredits & Vouchers” on the left side of the screen
• Your Companion Certificate will be waiting for you under “Use Certificates and eCredits”
• Select the Certificate checkbox and click ‘Continue’

Look Up by SkyMiles Number

• Find your Companion Certificate at delta.com/redeem
• Click the link in the top right corner to log in to your SkyMiles account and view your Companion Certificate

Look Up by Certificate Code

• Once you receive your code via email go to delta.com/redeem
• Enter the 8 character Certificate Code from the email you received in “Certificate or eCredit #”
• Click “Look Up” to search
• Add your SkyMiles Number and password to validate

How Do I Redeem A Companion Certificate?

First, look up your certificate, select & review your flights.

Search for eligible flights and review your selections on the Trip Summary page. Please note you need to both book and complete your travel by the expiration date listed for your Companion Certificate.

Confirm Your Purchase

On the Trip Summary page, you can review your flights and enter payment information. The Trip Total calculator shows the Companion Certificate has been applied.

Modify a Companion Certificate Booking

We understand that plans can change, which is why we offer flexibility to reuse your Companion Certificate if a change is made or the trip gets canceled.

Companion Certificate Trip Changes

If either the unused primary ticket or companion ticket is changed, both tickets will be changed, and the companion ticket will automatically be applied to your new itinerary.

The unused primary ticket would be reissued and any difference in price or applicable fees would apply.

Please note, Companion Certificates and eCredits are valid for 1 year from the original date of issue.

Companion Certificate Trip Cancellation

If the unused primary ticket or the companion ticket is canceled, both tickets will be canceled, and the companion ticket will be reissued for use.

The unused primary ticket would become an eCredit minus any applicable fees.

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Delta Platinum Companion Certificate at Renewal

Eligibility:    Basic Card Members with a Delta SkyMiles Platinum or Platinum Business American Express Card will receive a Companion Certificate each year after Card Account renewal, eligible for use on Delta, Delta Connection carrier and Delta Shuttle flights only (excludes all other Delta-designated codeshare flights). Companion Certificate is valid for one roundtrip Main Cabin Companion ticket with the purchase of certain adult roundtrip fares on published routings originating within the United States, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) to the following destinations: the United States, Puerto Rico, USVI, Mexico, Antigua, Aruba, Bermuda, Bonaire, Grand Cayman, Cuba, Jamaica, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic, Saint Kitts, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, Panama, Honduras, and El Salvador. Qualifying tickets must be operated by Delta or its Delta Connection carriers and are limited to Delta-served airports; routes, frequencies and destinations offered by Delta are subject to change at any time in Delta’s sole discretion without prior notice. It is the responsibility of the passenger to be in possession of all necessary documentation (e.g., valid passport, visa where applicable) at the time and place of departure. Travel to Cuba is subject to compliance with applicable law. Each year, the Companion Certificate will be made available for redemption on  delta.com  in your Card Account renewal month. If the Basic Card Member’s Account anniversary month changes (for example, due to a Card replacement), the Companion Certificate will be awarded annually within the new Card Account renewal month. Reservations are only available at  delta.com . Companion Certificate terms and conditions may vary each year of Card Membership. Additional restrictions apply.  

Taxes/Fees:    A Companion ticket requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments), and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights to the eligible destinations (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Taxes and fees depend on the itinerary. Checked bag fees apply. These allowances are subject to size/weight limits. Contact a Delta agent or visit  delta.com  for details. Taxes and fees are subject to change, are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the Primary ticket is purchased and the Companion ticket is issued.  

Restrictions:    Redemption is available only on  delta.com/redeem . Companion Certificate and Delta eCredits can be combined in the same transaction. Delta eCredits can be applied as payment toward cost of the Primary ticket, Companion ticket, and any government-imposed taxes and fees. The eCredit must match the name of the traveler whose ticket is being purchased. The certificate cannot be combined with another offer or discount including, but not limited to, web fares, sale fares and eCoupons. Both passengers must be booked at the same time, in the same class of service and in the same record. Tickets are only available in L, U, T, X, and V classes of service for Main Cabin travel. Tickets may not be available on all flights or markets. Companion Certificates are eligible for Complimentary Upgrades, subject to availability on flights where Complimentary Upgrades are made available to Medallion Members, SkyMiles Program Rules, and Medallion Benefit terms and policies in effect at the time of travel. Most fares require an advance purchase of up to 14 days, a 3-night minimum stay and a 30-day maximum stay. All fare rules, restrictions, advance purchase requirements, and availability are per rule of Primary ticket fare purchased. Companion tickets are not transferable. Primary ticket and Companion ticket must be purchased with your Delta SkyMiles Platinum or Platinum Business Card and/or eCredits. Additional restrictions apply. Visit  delta.com/eCredits  for more information. Both passengers must be booked on the same flights and dates, at the same time. Travel for Companion Certificate must be booked and completed (i.e., fully flown) by the date on the front of certificate. Validity is not based on calendar year. Primary ticket will accrue miles. Companion ticket will not accrue miles. Tickets are eligible for Global or Regional Upgrade Certificates but not eligible for mileage upgrades. Companion Certificate is void if reproduced, altered, counterfeited, obtained or used improperly, or where prohibited by law. Companion Certificate has no value except when redeemed in accordance with all terms and conditions of this offer. Companion Certificate is for new purchases only and cannot be applied to the cost of miscellaneous charge orders or previously issued tickets. Companion Certificate is the property of Delta Air Lines and must be surrendered or returned upon request. Delta reserves the right to cancel, rescind, or void any Companion Certificate if the Card is cancelled or downgraded within 60 days of the date that the Annual Fee is billed to the Card. Fares, fees, schedules, offers and rules are subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions of this offer are as written and cannot be altered, modified or waived unless authorized by a corporate officer of Delta Air Lines, Inc. All Delta SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit  delta.com/memberguide .  

Routing/Blackout Dates:   Stopovers, open jaws, and circle trips are not permitted. Blackout dates subject to the rules of the Primary ticket fare purchased. 

Cancellations/Ticket Changes/Reissuance:    If the Primary ticket or the Companion ticket is cancelled, both tickets will be cancelled. If a wholly unused Primary ticket and Companion ticket are cancelled on/after December 7, 2023, the Companion Certificate redeemed will be automatically reissued after the cancellation is processed and will retain its original expiration date. Subject to the fare rules of the Primary ticket, the value of the Primary ticket, less any fare difference, may be applied to future travel. Cancellations are subject to the rules of the fare purchased. If the Primary ticket and Companion ticket are changed after issuance, subject to the fare rules of the Primary ticket, there will be a charge for the fare difference of the Primary ticket. Changes are subject to the rules of the fare purchased and are subject to seat availability. After travel has commenced, rerouting is not permitted.

Transferability: The Companion Certificate is transferable. Primary ticket and Companion ticket are not transferable once issued. Companion Certificate may not be bartered or sold. Companion Certificates or Companion tickets acquired through prohibited sale/barter transactions are void and will not be honored for travel. In the event of flight irregularities and/or cancellations, alternative flights will be on Delta only. 

Delta Reserve Companion Certificate at Renewal

Eligibility:  Basic Card Members with a Delta SkyMiles Reserve or Reserve Business American Express Card will receive a Companion Certificate each year after Card Account renewal, eligible for use on Delta, Delta Connection carrier and Delta Shuttle flights only (excludes all other Delta-designated codeshare flights). Companion Certificate is valid for one roundtrip First Class, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ ®  or Main Cabin Companion ticket with the purchase of certain adult roundtrip fares on published routings originating within the United States, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) to the following destinations: the United States, Puerto Rico, USVI, Mexico, Antigua, Aruba, Bermuda, Bonaire, Grand Cayman, Cuba, Jamaica, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic, Saint Kitts, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, Panama, Honduras, and El Salvador. Qualifying tickets must be operated by Delta or its Delta Connection carriers and are limited to Delta-served airports; routes, frequencies and destinations offered by Delta are subject to change at any time in Delta's sole discretion without prior notice. It is the responsibility of the passenger to be in possession of all necessary documentation (e.g., valid passport, visa where applicable) at the time and place of departure. Travel to Cuba is subject to compliance with applicable law. Each year, the Companion Certificate will be made available for redemption on  delta.com  in your Card Account renewal month. If the Basic Card Member's Account anniversary month changes (for example, due to a Card replacement), the Companion Certificate will be awarded annually within the new Card Account renewal month. Reservations are only available at  delta.com . Companion Certificate terms and conditions may vary each year of Card Membership. Additional restrictions apply.

Taxes/Fees:  A Companion ticket requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments), and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights to the eligible destinations (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Taxes and fees depend on the itinerary. Checked bag fees apply. These allowances are subject to size/weight limits. Contact a Delta agent or visit  delta.com  for details. Taxes and fees are subject to change, are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the Primary ticket is purchased and the Companion ticket is issued.

Restrictions:  Redemption is available only on  delta.com/redeem . Companion Certificate and Delta eCredits can be combined in the same transaction. Delta eCredits can be applied as payment toward cost of the Primary ticket, Companion ticket, and any government-imposed taxes and fees. The eCredit must match the name of the traveler whose ticket is being purchased. The certificate cannot be combined with another offer or discount including, but not limited to, web fares, sale fares and eCoupons. Both passengers must be booked at the same time, in the same class of service and in the same record. Tickets are only available in L, U, T, X, and V classes of services for Main Cabin travel. For Delta Comfort+ travel, tickets are available in W and S classes of service, but only when L, U, T, X, or V classes of service are available in the Main Cabin. For Delta Premium Select travel, tickets are available in A and G classes of service. For First Class travel, tickets are available in I and Z classes of service. Companion Certificates are not eligible to purchase Delta One ®  seats. Tickets may not be available on all flights or markets. Companion Certificates are eligible for Complimentary Upgrades, subject to availability on flights where Complimentary Upgrades are made available to Medallion Members, SkyMiles Program Rules, and Medallion Benefit terms and policies in effect at the time of travel. Most fares require an advance purchase of up to 14 days, a 3-night minimum stay and a 30-day maximum stay. All fare rules, restrictions, advance purchase requirements, and availability are per rule of Primary ticket fare purchased. Companion tickets are not transferable. Primary ticket and Companion ticket must be purchased with your Delta SkyMiles Reserve or Reserve Business Card and/or eCredits. Additional restrictions apply. Visit  delta.com/eCredits  for more information. Both passengers must be booked on the same flights and dates, at the same time. Travel for Companion Certificate must be booked and completed (i.e., fully flown) by the date on the front of certificate. Validity is not based on calendar year. Primary ticket will accrue miles. Companion ticket will not accrue miles. Tickets are eligible for Global or Regional Upgrade Certificates but not eligible for mileage upgrades. Companion Certificate is void if reproduced, altered, counterfeited, obtained or used improperly, or where prohibited by law. Companion Certificate has no value except when redeemed in accordance with all terms and conditions of this offer. Companion Certificate is for new purchases only and cannot be applied to the cost of miscellaneous charge orders or previously issued tickets. Companion Certificate is the property of Delta Air Lines and must be surrendered or returned upon request. Delta reserves the right to cancel, rescind, or void any Companion Certificate if the Card is cancelled or downgraded within 60 days of the date that the Annual Fee is billed to the Card. Fares, fees, schedules, offers and rules are subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions of this offer are as written and cannot be altered, modified or waived unless authorized by a corporate officer of Delta Air Lines, Inc. All Delta SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit  delta.com/memberguide .

Routing/Blackout Dates:  Stopovers, open jaws, and circle trips are not permitted. Blackout dates subject to the rules of the Primary ticket fare purchased.

Cancellations/Ticket Changes/Reissuance:  If the Primary ticket or the Companion ticket is cancelled, both tickets will be cancelled. If a wholly unused Primary ticket and Companion ticket are cancelled on/after December 7, 2023, the Companion Certificate redeemed will be automatically reissued after the cancellation is processed and will retain its original expiration date. Subject to the fare rules of the Primary ticket, the value of the Primary ticket, less any fare difference, may be applied to future travel. Cancellations are subject to the rules of the fare purchased. If the Primary ticket and Companion ticket are changed after issuance, subject to the fare rules of the Primary ticket, there will be a charge for the fare difference of the Primary ticket. Changes are subject to the rules of the fare purchased and are subject to seat availability. After travel has commenced, rerouting is not permitted.

Transferability:  The Companion Certificate is transferable. Primary ticket and Companion ticket are not transferable once issued. Companion Certificate may not be bartered or sold. Companion Certificates or Companion tickets acquired through prohibited sale/barter transactions are void and will not be honored for travel. In the event of flight irregularities and/or cancellations, alternative flights will be on Delta only.

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Free flights in 2025? Southwest Airlines' flash promo offers Companion Pass

Southwest Airlines ' sought-after Companion Pass is back, but only for a short period of time.

The U.S. carrier is running a flash promotion offering members of its frequent flyer Rapid Rewards program a two-month Companion Pass when they purchase or redeem points for one round-trip or two one-way flights from now until 11:59 p.m. CST on Thursday, Sept. 5. The flight must be completed before Nov. 20.

With the Companion Pass, the member can designate one person to travel with them for free on unlimited flights between Jan. 6 and March 6, 2025. Travelers do have to pay taxes and fees, which start at $5.60 one way.

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"We love offering this Companion Pass promotion because it allows our Members to experience one of the many benefits of our award-winning Rapid Rewards program," said  Jennifer Bridie , vice president of marketing at Southwest Airlines, in a statement.

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While Companion Passes are typically reserved for elite Rapid Rewards status, they will be available to any member through this promotion. The last time Southwest offered the pass to members was in May for qualifying flights to Hawaii.

Southwest Airlines Rewards Travelers With The Return Of Companion Pass

Southwest’s Companion Pass is an irresistible promotion for Rapid Rewards members. Here is what travelers should know about the deal.

Sarah Rand • Sep 10, 2024

Southwest Airlines recently made several  exciting announcements  that will benefit travelers. Among the  airline’s latest enhancements  is the return of one of its most sought-after promotions: the Companion Pass. Travelers are celebrating as  the promotion  is renewed, allowing them to bring a companion on their next trip. Here’s what we know about the promotion:

Southwest’s Companion Pass

In a press release on September 3, 2024, Southwest announced the return of its limited-time Companion Pass promotion. This highly coveted pass offers Rapid Rewards members an extra perk. The Rapid Rewards program already allows members to earn reward flights with no blackout dates and no expiration for points, giving travelers flexibility in redeeming them. The reintroduction of the Companion Pass takes this perk a step further.

The Companion Pass has become one of the most desirable travel benefits. It allows travelers to bring a companion on Southwest flights at minimal cost. This perk applies to all flights for an entire year without requiring the purchase of a second full-price ticket. However, due to the value of the pass, it is not easy to obtain.

Things To Know

One of the key requirements for Southwest’s Companion Pass is membership in the airline’s loyalty program. Members must either fly 100 qualifying one-way flights in a calendar year or earn 135,000 points in the same period. For the first time, members can use Rapid Rewards points, a combination of points and cash, or other forms of payment to book flights that count toward the promotion.

How To Access The Companion Pass

Rapid Rewards members must first register for the promotion on Southwest’s website. After registering, they must book a qualifying flight between September 3 and September 5, 2024 (the promotion period). The travel for this booking must occur between September 3 and November 20, 2024 (the travel period) to meet the promotion’s terms.

Once eligible, travelers will earn a promotional Companion Pass. They will be notified via email within 10 days of flying. Once the pass is awarded to their account on January 6, 2025, they can designate a companion. Companions can fly for free, excluding taxes and fees starting at $5.60, between January 6 and March 6, 2025. Travelers can change their designated companion up to three times per calendar year. A major benefit of the pass is that if travelers earn the Companion Pass in 2024, it will remain valid through December 2025.

Traveler Tip:  If travelers miss this promotion, they can look out for the next opportunity. For more information, visit Southwest’s promotion website.

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Southwest Is Making It Easier to Score a Companion Pass for 2024 — Here’s How

Travelers can now earn double qualifying points towards the pass and more.

Southwest Airlines is making it easier to earn one of the carrier’s sought-after Companion Passes for next year by making rewards worth more.

Travelers who fly through Nov. 30 will now earn double Companion Pass qualifying points on their flights, according to the airline . Business travelers who book through the airline’s business channels will earn triple qualifying points during the same period.

To earn the bonus points, passengers must be enrolled in Southwest’s Rapid Rewards program (which is free to join) and register online . 

In addition, Southwest will allow registered travelers to count flights purchased with Rapid Rewards points toward a Companion Pass. As part of the promotion, the airline will count each flight booked with points as a qualifying flight toward the total needed when travelers fly through Nov. 30.

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And travelers who have a Rapid Rewards credit card from Chase will earn double Companion Pass qualifying points for each $1 spent through Nov. 30. Card holders must also register for the promotion online.

"We want our Customers to feel valued and appreciated for flying with Southwest," Jonathan Clarkson, the vice president of marketing at Southwest Airlines, said in a statement. "Whether it's flying with us on a purchased ticket, or on a reward booking, or simply by using one of our industry-leading Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase, Members now have new opportunities to accelerate their way to the highly coveted Companion Pass before the end of the year so they can start planning their 2024 travel."

The Companion Pass allows holders to designate one companion to fly with them practically for free . Companions must simply pay taxes and fees, which start at $5.60 each way.

To earn a pass, customers must either fly 100 qualifying one-way flights or earn 135,000 qualifying points in a calendar year. Travelers can earn points through everything from using a qualifying credit card to staying at partner hotels, and more.

The decision to make it easier to earn a pass comes on the heels of Southwest’s move to allow all passengers to fly same-day standby for free , bringing the carrier in line with other major airlines in the United States.

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Act fast: Earn the Southwest Companion Pass by booking just 1 round-trip flight

Southwest's Companion Pass , which allows you to bring a friend for nearly free (you have to pay the taxes and fees) on unlimited flights, is one of the most valuable assets in the world of points and miles. It typically takes a lot of Southwest flights and/or credit card spending to nab one of these coveted passes — but sometimes the airline runs flash promotions that let you earn a Companion Pass much faster .

From now until Thursday, you can earn a two-month promotional Companion Pass by booking a single round-trip flight. Here's how:

• Register here , then purchase one round-trip or two one-way flights by Sept. 5.
• You must travel by Nov. 20.
• You'll earn a promotional Companion Pass valid from Jan. 6 to March 6, 2025.

Normally, earning a Companion Pass takes quite a bit more flying and/or credit card spending. You must earn 135,000 qualifying points or fly 100 qualifying flights within a calendar year, which will give you a Companion Pass for the remainder of the qualification year and the next calendar year.

However, sometimes Southwest runs promotions to let members earn a Companion Pass for a shorter time period by completing much easier tasks — like flying to Hawaii or earning a credit card welcome bonus .

The current promotion is similar to others we've seen in the past, with one key difference. Typically, eligible flights must be paid at least partially with cash to earn a promotional Companion Pass. But in this promotion, flights booked solely with Rapid Rewards points are also eligible. According to the promotion terms and conditions: "Reward travel and Cash + Points bookings qualify for this promotional offer."

So you can earn a valuable Companion Pass whether you pay with cash, points or a combination of the two (although Cash + Points isn't usually the best route for booking Southwest flights).

Southwest's Companion Pass is almost legendary in the world of points and miles. It allows you to bring an additional guest for free (plus taxes and fees), effectively cutting your flight costs in half. Whether you book your ticket with cash, points or both, all your companion has to pay are the taxes and fees (starting at $5.60 one-way).

The one catch of the Companion Pass is that you can't bring just anyone along each time you fly; you must designate a companion in your Rapid Rewards account. However, Southwest is still pretty flexible on this. You're allowed to change your designated companion up to three times per year, and this rule applies to promotional passes as well: "Members may change their designated Companion up to three times while they have the promotional Companion Pass."

If you haven't finalized your fall travel yet, consider booking it with Southwest. You could snag a valuable Companion Pass to use next January and February — perhaps for an epic ski trip or romantic Valentine's Day getaway .

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Southwest Companion Pass: Why You Want It and How to Get It

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The Southwest Companion Pass is a much-coveted perk among Southwest loyalists and air travel aficionados.

That's because owning the pass is akin to getting a buy-one-get-one deal on your Southwest flight: Every time you buy a flight or redeem points for a free flight, you can choose a companion to fly with you for free — or at least for only the cost of taxes and fees (more on that later).

Enjoying a Companion Pass is easy, but earning it can be a challenge. Here's everything you need to know, including how to use Southwest's credit cards to help fast-track you to such a pass.

» Learn more: Airline credit cards that offer companion tickets outright

What is a Southwest Airlines Companion Pass?

The Companion Pass is a sought-after highlight of the Southwest Rapid Rewards program because it's among the most valuable benefits of its kind. It allows you to pick one person to fly with you without paying any airline charges for your travel companion, aside from mandatory taxes and fees, which start at $5.60 one-way.

To qualify for a traditional Companion Pass, you'll need to do one of the following:

Fly 100 qualifying one-way flights in a calendar year, or;

Earn 135,000 Rapid Rewards points in a calendar year. Qualifying points include those that you earn through revenue flights booked via Southwest; those that you earn on Southwest credit cards; and base points you earn from Rapid Rewards partners.

If you meet either of those criteria, you'll earn the Companion Pass for the rest of the year in which you qualified and the following calendar year. So if you earn the Companion Pass in, say, July 2023, it will be valid through the end of December 2024. You'll need to re-qualify every year to hold on to your status.

If you can time it so you qualify for the pass in January, you'll essentially be getting two-for-one tickets for nearly two years. That could add up to some serious savings.

» Learn more: Things to know before flying Southwest

How to get a Companion Pass faster

Unless you travel every week on a Southwest flight, it's probably more feasible to earn 135,000 Rapid Rewards points to get you to that coveted pass status.

The quickest way to amass a pile of points has been by earning the sign-up bonus on at least one of the three Southwest consumer credit cards:

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card

Although these three cards' annual fees, rewards and perks may vary, they all have the same sign-up bonus, which occasionally includes access to a Companion Pass. The current offer: Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

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There are also two business credit cards:

The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card , which has the following sign-up bonus: Earn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening and an additional 60,000 points when you spend $15,000 in 9 months.

The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card , which has the following sign-up bonus: Earn 80,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening and an additional 40,000 points when you spend $15,000 in 9 months.

Ongoing rewards and sign-up bonuses all count toward a traditional Companion Pass, as do the annual anniversary points you get with each card.

» Learn more: Can you have 2 Southwest credit cards?

As of Jan. 1, 2023, you’ll need to earn 135,000 qualifying points in a calendar year in order to get your hands on a Companion Pass (previously 125,000). But all Rapid Rewards credit card members will receive a boost of 10,000 Companion Pass-qualifying points every year

Here are the best strategies for earning Rapid Rewards points:

Get a Southwest Airlines credit card and earn the sign-up bonus: This can get you well on your way to that 135,000-point goal.

Fly Southwest and use your Southwest card to pay for the tickets: The Southwest cards all earn 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest flights, so a $100 flight will earn you 200 points.

Book a hotel stay or rental car with a Rapid Rewards partner and pay with your card. This includes recognizable names like Hyatt, Marriott, Hertz and Budget.

Shop online through Southwest's bonus mall: Spending money through Rapid Rewards Shopping partners can net you extra points for your regular spending.

Become a Rapid Rewards Dining member: When you dine at participating restaurants and pay with your enrolled card, you can earn more qualifying points.

What not to do

It's understandable to want to earn a Companion Pass as quickly as possible. Just note that these "shortcuts" won't work:

Don't transfer points from another card: Some rewards cards, like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® , will let you transfer the points you earn on them into your Rapid Rewards account. But transferred points are not Companion Pass-eligible.

Don't try to buy your way to a Companion Pass: Points that you purchase directly won't count, nor will points transferred between members, or converted from hotel and car loyalty programs.

Don't run afoul of Chase's "One Southwest Card" rule : If you already have a Southwest consumer card, you likely will not be eligible for another. Similarly, if you've already earned a sign-up bonus from a Southwest consumer card within the past 24 months, you likely cannot qualify for a different consumer card.

Don't forget about Chase's 5/24 rule , which has to do with how many sign-up bonuses a cardholder can snag in a two-year period. The "One Southwest Card" rule doesn't apply to Southwest business cards, so you could potentially apply for, say, the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card and the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card . But depending on your situation, if you’ve recently applied for several other cards in addition to those two, you still may be denied.

1x-5x 5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases.

60,000 Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.

1.5%-5% Enjoy 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and unlimited 1.5% cash back on all other purchases.

Up to $300 Earn an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year) - worth up to $300 cash back!

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2x-5x Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day. Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, where you'll get Capital One's best prices on thousands of trip options

75,000 Enjoy a one-time bonus of 75,000 miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel.

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