What is a free companion?

: one of a band of medieval mercenaries available for hire by a prince or country : condottiere.

What is an airline companion pass?

Companion Pass is the benefit that allows you to choose one person to fly with you, free of airline charges (does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way) every time you purchase or redeem points for a flight.

How much does a Southwest Companion Pass cost?

What is the Southwest Companion Pass? With the Southwest Companion Pass, you can choose a designated companion to fly with you nearly for free for as long as you hold the pass. Your companion must pay taxes and fees, which start at $5.60 one way.

How do I add companion to southwest app?

After booking your flight, visit the My Trips section of your account. Find your flight in the Upcoming section and click on Add Companion link. Click Continue to proceed to the purchase screen and review your Companion information. Click Purchase to complete your Companions flight reservation.

How many times can you change Companion Pass?

Once you have earned your Companion Pass, you must designate a Companion to fly with you. You can then change your Companion up to 3 times per year that you hold a Companion Pass. To change your Companion, you need to call Southwest at 1-800-435-9792 and provide your new Companions information.

How do companion tickets work?

Once you earn it, you choose an individual that can travel with you on any paid or award ticket for just the price of taxes and government fees. The two tickets must be on the exact same itinerary and you must fly together.

How much does a companion pass cost?

It allows you to pick one person to fly with you without paying any airline charges for your travel companion, aside from mandatory taxes and fees, which start at $5.60 one-way.

Can you earn two companion passes?

First, you dont have two companion passes so dont think you can book two companions. You have one CP and can have one companion. You cannot earn CP multiple times concurrently. If your son also has a companion pass then he can also designate one companion.

How long is a companion pass good for?

Once you qualify for the Companion Pass, it is valid for the remainder of that calendar year and for the entire next year. That means if you can earn 125,000 points in January, you will get to keep your companion pass for almost 2 full years.

Is Southwest getting rid of companion pass?

Were extending Companion Pass benefits. For our current Companion Pass Members who received an extension of their earned Companion Pass benefits through June 30, 2021, we are extending your benefits another six months. * You can now enjoy Companion Pass through December 31, 2021.

How long does companion pass last?

Your Companion Pass is valid from the date you earn 125,000 Companion Pass qualifying points up to the end of the next calendar year. For example, if you earn the companion pass on December 14, 2020, it is valid up to the end of 2021.

How many times can you switch Southwest Companion Pass?

You may change your designated Companion up to three times each calendar year that you maintain Companion Pass privileges. Any reservation with the current designated Companion would need to be cancelled before changing your designated Companion.