As I wrote last year, major changes to the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card (see rates and fees) convinced me to cancel my card before the next annual fee came due in April. But when I called to cancel, Chase offered me a statement credit to cover the next annual fee — essentially giving me access to all the card's benefits for another year at no cost.
I figured why not keep the card for another year to see how much I end up flying Southwest and how valuable the new credit card perks really are?
That was a month ago, and my Priority card has already come in handy. When United left me hanging on a recent work trip, Southwest was there for me, and the card scored me an extra-legroom seat on a five-and-a-half-hour flight — for free.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
