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The Daily Churn

Ep 10 - Southwest Companion Pass

Sep 6, 2021
Discover tips and strategies on obtaining and maximizing the benefits of the Southwest Companion Pass for free flights. Learn how to leverage Amex cards, convert travel credits to Southwest points, and avoid pitfalls in the process. Find out why timing applications strategically can help you make the most of the pass.
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Quick takeaways

  • Earning Southwest Companion Pass by opening two Southwest personal cards had been a simple qualification strategy in the past.
  • Every 125,000 points with the Southwest Companion Pass translates to $3,500 in travel benefits due to the companion's free benefit.

Deep dives

Experience with Southwest Companion Pass

Having held the Southwest Companion Pass since 2014, the podcaster discusses the simplicity of qualifying for it in the past through opening two Southwest personal cards to reach the required points threshold. They emphasize the evolving nature of the qualification process due to Chase’s updated restrictions, detailing their strategies over the years, including transitioning to business cards to maintain the pass eligibility.

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