Southwest’s Companion Pass Promo: Fly 2-for-1 This Fall with Just One Trip

Southwest Airlines just launched a promotional offer that’s perfect for anyone looking to bring a travel companion along for the ride this fall. For a limited time, Rapid Rewards® Members can earn a promotional Companion Pass, allowing them to designate one person to fly with them—free of airline charges (just pay taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way)—on eligible flights.
 

Let’s walk through how the promotion works, important deadlines, and a few details you’ll want to know before booking.

✈️ How to Earn the Promotional Companion Pass

To qualify for the promotional Companion Pass, just follow these three steps:

1. Register for the promotion before booking your flight.
2. Book either one qualifying round trip or two qualifying one-way flights between June 24 and June 27, 2025.
3. Fly your qualifying trip(s) by August 31, 2025.
    

Once completed, you'll receive a promotional Companion Pass valid for travel between September 8 and November 15, 2025.

✅ Key Requirements

• Eligible Flights: Must be Southwest-operated flights. Partner or codeshare flights don’t qualify.
• Fare Types: Basic fares do not count toward qualifying flights, but they are eligible for use once you have the Companion Pass.
• Booking Period: Book between June 24 and June 27, 2025.
• Travel Period: Complete your qualifying flights by August 31, 2025.
• Companion Travel Period: Use your Companion Pass between September 8 and November 15, 2025.

🎟️ What Is the Companion Pass?

The Companion Pass is a signature benefit of the Rapid Rewards® program. It lets you choose one person to fly with you on eligible Southwest flights, free of airline charges (you’ll still pay applicable taxes and fees).
 

The standard Companion Pass requires earning 135,000 qualifying points or taking 100 one-way flights in a calendar year. This promotional version gives you a 2-month Companion Pass—with much lower requirements.

👤 Changing Your Companion: What to Know

You can change your designated Companion up to 3 times during the promotional travel period. That means if your plans change, you’re not locked into one person for the entire two months.
 

However, there’s an important caveat:

If you later earn the standard Companion Pass in 2025 (by flying 100 one-ways or earning 135,000 qualifying points), any changes made during the promotional period count toward your annual limit of 3 changes.
 

📌 Example:

If you change your Companion twice during the fall promo, then earn the full Companion Pass in November, you’d only be allowed one more change for the remainder of 2025.
 

You’ll be able to designate (or change) your Companion starting September 8, 2025, via your account on Southwest.com or the mobile app.

✈️ Final Thoughts

This limited-time offer from Southwest is a great way to make the most of your fall travel plans—especially if you’ve already got a trip in mind. With just one round trip (or two one-ways), you can earn a Companion Pass valid from September 8 to November 15, 2025, making it easier to share the journey with a friend or loved one.
 

Just don’t forget to register before you book—and double-check that your fare isn’t Basic if you’re flying to qualify.