The best value at Southwest Airlines is the Companion Pass, where you can bring someone with you on all of your trips for just the cost of taxes. This is normally earned through a year’s worth of travel, credit card bonuses and spend and hotel bookings. But Southwest has also offered it on a promotional basis. Recently they’ve offered a Companion Pass to use for a limited time after taking just a single roundtrip as a way to goose business during a slow period, and making it available to use during another anticipated slow period. It’s something we’ve seen at least three times. Now, Southwest has a twist on the offer where that single roundtrip must be to a specific destination: Hawaii. Register then purchase two one ways or one roundtrip by May 24, 2024…
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Game Changer: Southwest Airlines Now Available on Google Flights
Southwest Airlines famously doesn’t show up when searching online travel agency websites. Historically if you’ve wanted to buy a ticket on Southwest, you’ve had to go directly to Southwest to make the purchase. But desperation and new government regulations appear to be changing all of that.
Anyone Can Get Away With The Southwest Preboarding Scam – And The Airline Just Shrugs
A Southwest passenger complained on social media about four young girls and their parents pre-boarding their flight despite “not need[ing] assistance or extra time” and Southwest responded that “many disabilities aren’t visible” so they are “unable to question preboarding requests.”
We regret any frustration, Stephanie. As many disabilities aren't visible, we're unable to question preboarding requests. -Brytani
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) May 14, 2024
Here are the ‘disabled’ passengers in question that the airline was responding to.
Airline Feud Escalates: United Pilots Barred From Southwest Airlines Jump Seats After Controversial Incident
Several Southwest Airlines pilots have been refusing to allow United pilots to fly in their jump seats, following an incident where a ‘relatively new’ United pilot (recently hired from a regional carrier) reported a safety incident she observed while jumpseating.
“That’s Illegal!” Woman Caught Drinking Kombucha On Southwest Airlines Flight
A Southwest Airlines passenger was scolded by a flight attendant for drinking kombucha on board – telling her that it’s illegal to bring on board. Kombucha contains alcohol and you cannot drink alcohol that you’ve served to yourself on a plane.
New Southwest Airlines Scam Has Passengers Saving Overhead Bin Space For Late Boarders
Southwest Airlines passengers aren’t just saving seats for other passengers, they’re saving overhead bin space, too by laying their bags horizontally in the bins to take up more space and then turning the bags on their sides to free up space once their travel companions board.
Big Changes Coming To Southwest Airlines, Expect Extra Legroom Seats And Some Assigned Seating
Southwest Airlines reported a loss of $231 million for the first quarter, and they’ve shared a number of actions that they’re taking to turn around their financial performance. During their earnings call they highlighted several measures they’re taking but one in particular will change what it means to fly Southwest.
Southwest Airlines Pilot Leans Out Cockpit Window, Cleans Windshield To Ensure On-Time Departure
This Southwest Airlines pilot cleaned his own windshield in order to make it out safely and on time. That’s not part of the job description, or something you see every day, though here’s an American Airlines pilot who did it, too.
Southwest Airlines Maintenance Error Caused Engine Cowl To Detach, Emergency Landing In Denver
After Sunday morning’s incident where an engine cowling detached off of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 shortly after takeoff from Denver, the airline now knows what happened. Someone screwed up.
Southwest Rolls Back Point Devaluation With A 25% Award Discount—Act Fast!
Southwest Airlines devalued their points at the beginning of the year and about 43% in 12 years, but for four days they’re letting you increase their value with 25% off on awards.











