Southwest card offers reach 90,000 points ahead of Companion Pass rule change

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Published: November 2, 2026

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First reported by: Southwest announced the 2027 Companion Pass rule change on October 15, 2026, according to the supplied search results.

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In brief

Southwest is offering 80,000- and 90,000-point consumer-card bonuses through December 2, with eligibility tied to a coming change in Companion Pass rules.

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The annual Companion Pass qualifying-point boost is 7,500 or 10,000 points.
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Southwest Airlines has raised welcome bonuses on two consumer Rapid Rewards credit cards, offering 80,000 points on the Plus card and 90,000 on the Priority card after applicants meet spending requirements. The limited-time offers are being presented as a final opportunity to use card welcome bonuses toward Companion Pass qualification before a program change takes effect in 2027. The central deadline reported by multiple sources is December 2, 2026, for card approval. A card bonus is only one part of qualification: it does not earn a pass by itself, and travelers must satisfy the applicable…

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