Southwest Airlines has recently made changes to its Rapid Rewards loyalty program, slashing flight earnings rates in March and implementing a new policy of charging most customers baggage fees. Since then, Southwest also unveiled a big credit card refresh and announced its open seating policy will end Jan. 27, 2026.
Despite these changes, there are still reasons you might want to use the Southwest Rapid Rewards program. Southwest operates some useful nonstop routes that are unserved or underserved by other carriers, and it still offers its valuable Southwest Companion Pass. So, here's how to earn Southwest points.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
