Thursday, August 29, 2024 Southwest Airlines is once again offering its popular limited-time tier acceleration promotion, providing Rapid Rewards Members with a streamlined path to achieving A-List or A-List Preferred status through 2025. Starting today, members have four distinct ways to elevate their tier status, making it more accessible than ever to enjoy the exclusive benefits of Southwest’s loyalty program. The promotion offers four key opportunities for Rapid Rewards Members to earn their way to the top: These opportunities not only provide a faster route to achieving A-List or A-List Preferred status but also enhance the travel experience for loyal Southwest customers.
Members can enjoy benefits like priority boarding, same-day standby, and dedicated customer support as they travel more frequently with the airline. With this promotion, Southwest Airlines continues to show its commitment to rewarding customer loyalty, making it easier for Rapid Rewards Members to enjoy the exclusive privileges of elevated tier status. Whether flying for business or leisure, this tier acceleration promotion is designed to offer unparalleled value and convenience for Southwest’s most dedicated travelers.
“We’re bringing back this popular promotion to give our Rapid Rewards Members an extra boost to reach our coveted A-List and A-List Preferred tier status faster, so they can take advantage of all the benefits that our Rapid Rewards program has to offer, such as earlier boarding, boosted points, free same-day standby,2 and same-day change,3” said Jonathan Clarkson, Vice President & Chief Product Officer at Southwest Airlines. “A-List Preferred Members can enjoy all the same benefits plus free WiFi,4 and premium drinks.5” Southwest Airlines is elevating the travel experience for its Rapid Rewards Members with an exciting new promotion.
Members who register, purchase qualifying Southwest® flights, and travel by November 30, 2024, will earn double tier qualifying points. These points contribute towards achieving or maintaining A-List or A-List Preferred status, extending benefits through the rest of 2024 and all of 2025. Southwest Business travelers have even more reasons to celebrate.
By booking flights through Southwest Business channels—such as SWABIZ.com, Global Distribution Systems (GDS), or Southwest Partner Services (SPS)—individual travelers will earn triple the tier qualifying points for flights taken by November 30, 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity for business professionals to climb the tier ladder faster while enjoying the perks of Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is also making it easier for travelers to earn tier status with their reward flights. Every one-way qualifying flight segment booked and flown using Rapid Rewards points or Rapid Rewards Business points counts as a tier qualifying flight segment under this promotion. Simply register, purchase qualifying flights, and travel by November 30, 2024, to take advantage of this benefit.
For Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers, there’s an additional incentive to earn tier status quicker. Between September 1, 2024, and November 30, 2024, cardholders can earn 2,000 tier qualifying points for every $5,000 spent on their Rapid Rewards Priority, Premier, and Plus Consumer Credit Cards, as well as Premier, Plus, and Performance Business Credit Cards from Chase. These points are on top of the regular tier qualifying points already earned through credit card spending.
Southwest is introducing a new way for Members to earn tier qualifying points—through its Rapid Rewards partners. Members can accumulate points with qualifying car rentals, hotel bookings, and other select partners. Every base point earned from these qualifying purchases up to November 30, 2024, counts towards tier qualifying points, with a maximum of 5,000 points available through this method.
The Southwest Rapid Rewards program offers a straightforward path to earning free flights. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, Members can enjoy the flexibility and rewards that come with being part of the program. Sign up at Southwest.
com to start earning today and take full advantage of the exclusive benefits and opportunities to reach tier status faster. Make the most of your travels with Southwest Airlines and enjoy a journey that’s as rewarding as the destination!.
