Thursday, October 3, 2024 Southwest Airlines is making travel even more rewarding by allowing you to earn Rapid Rewards points when you book cruises. In partnership with World Travel Holdings, Southwest now gives you the option to book your dream cruise directly through the airline and rack up valuable points while you’re at it. When you book a cruise through Southwest, you’ll earn one Rapid Rewards point for every eligible dollar you spend.
And here’s the best part—if you book your cruise by October 31, you can score double points on qualifying sailings. Whether you’re planning a Caribbean escape or an Alaskan adventure, this new perk turns your vacation into a points-earning opportunity for future flights. This move puts Southwest alongside airlines like American and Delta, which also offer cruise-related rewards, but Southwest makes it easy by letting you keep earning with their familiar Rapid Rewards program.
It’s the perfect chance to build up your points while enjoying a sea getaway. More Big Changes Coming Your Way This announcement follows hot on the heels of another exciting change—Southwest will be offering assigned seating starting in the second half of 2025. That’s right, they’re moving away from their signature open seating model, giving you more options and control over your seat selection.
Southwest is rolling out other updates too, including premium seating and red-eye flights , all aimed at making your travel experience even better. These ch.