Earned Rapid Rewards® Status or Companion Pass® in 2026? What to Expect in 2027

Starting January 1, 2027, tier status, Milestone Rewards, and Companion Pass benefits will all use the same qualification methods: Tier Qualifying Points (TQPs) or qualifying one-way flights.
Get the details about how Rapid Rewards is evolving in 2027

Lectura de 5 min. • Actualizado en octubre de 2026

I earned A-List status for 2027 based on my 2026 activity

Beginning January 1, 2027, Silver will replace A-List in the new Rapid Rewards Tier structure and you'll automatically transition to Silver.

Beneficios A-List (2026) Silver (2027)
Select a Preferred or Standard seat at booking1 at no additional cost, when available ✓ ✓
Upgrade to an Extra Legroom seat within 48 hours2 of departure, when available ✓ ✓
Board in Group 13 ✓ ✓
First checked bag free4 ✓ ✓
Second checked bag $35 Standard Fee*
Earning bonus on qualifying flights5 25% 40%
Acceso prioritario y rápido6 ✓ ✓
Priority Member Support7 ✓ ✓
Same-day standby even with Basic fares8 ✓ ✓

*Silver Members who earned A-List status for 2027 based on their 2026 activity will pay $35 for their second checked bag for flights on or before December 31, 2027.

Learn more about Silver status in 2027

I earned A-List Preferred status for 2027 based on my 2026 activity

Beginning January 1, 2027, A-List Preferred will transition to Gold under the new Rapid Rewards tier structure, and your status will automatically update.

Beneficios A-List Preferred (2026) Gold (2027)
Select a Standard1, Preferred, or Extra Legroom9 seat at booking at no additional cost, when available ✓ ✓
Board before Group 13 ✓ ✓
First and second checked bags free4 ✓ ✓
Earning bonus on qualifying flights5 100% 60%*
Two premium drinks per flight10 ✓ ✓
Acceso prioritario y rápido6 ✓ ✓
Priority Member Support7 ✓ ✓
Same-day standby even with Basic fares8 ✓ ✓

*Members who earn A-List Preferred status for 2027 based on their 2026 activity will retain their 100% flight-point earning bonus through December 31, 2027. The 60% earning bonus applies to Gold status earned under the new program terms.

Learn more about Gold status in 2027

I earned Companion Pass for 2027 based on my 2026 activity

If you earned Companion Pass in 2026 through the current program rules, you’ll continue to enjoy unlimited Companion Pass trips through December 31, 2027.

How can I earn Companion Pass benefits going forward?

Starting January 1, 2027, you’ll earn Companion Pass11 benefits the same way you earn tier status and Milestone Rewards: with Tier Qualifying Points (TQPs) or qualifying flights.

As you earn more, you can unlock Companion Pass trips in these ways:

  • Earn 95,000 TQPs or complete 75 qualifying one-way flights to get three Companion Pass trips.
  • Earn 140,000 TQPs or complete 100 qualifying one-way flights to reach Platinum status and get unlimited Companion Pass trips.

Each Companion Pass trip can be used for a one-way or round trip with your Companion. You may also be able to earn Companion Pass benefits through special promotions, when available.

 

How can my Rapid Rewards Credit Card help me earn Companion Pass benefits faster?

Starting January 1, 2027, you’ll earn Companion Pass benefits the same way you earn tier status and Milestone Rewards: with Tier Qualifying Points (TQPs) or qualifying flights.

Starting January 1, 2027, every Rapid Rewards Cardmember will earn 1 Tier Qualifying Point (TQP) for every $1 spent on purchases12.

This makes card spend a simpler, more rewarding way to work toward tier status, Milestone Rewards, and Companion Pass benefits.

The more you use your Rapid Rewards Credit Card for everyday purchases, the more TQPs you can earn—helping you get closer to the rewards that matter most, including Companion Pass trips.

I used my Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card to earn tier status for 2026

If you earned A-List or A-List Preferred status for 2027 based on your 2026 Rapid Rewards Credit Card purchases, your Rapid Rewards account will automatically transition to either Silver (if you qualified for A-List) or Gold (if you qualified for A-List Preferred) on January 1, 2027.

How will my Rapid Rewards Credit Card help me earn tier status in 2027?

Beginning January 1, 2027, Rapid Rewards Cardmembers, including Plus Cardmembers, will earn 1 TQP per $1 spent12 on purchases; therefore the Rapid Rewards Credit Card will help you reach tier status more quickly.

And, in 2027, Cardmembers will receive a one-time 10,000 TQP boost13 when they earn 130,000 Tier Qualifying Points (TQPs) to help them reach Platinum status and unlock unlimited Companion Pass trips.

Explore how you can reach tier status faster as a Rapid Rewards Cardmember

I am still working toward A-List or A-List Preferred in 2026

If you're still working to qualify for A-List or A-List Preferred status based on 2026 activity, keep going! You'll enjoy Silver or Gold benefits in 2027-just keep the following in mind:

  • 2026 Rapid Rewards qualification requirements will continue to apply through the end of December 31, 2026.
  • If you earn A-List or A-List Preferred status for 2027 based on your 2026 activity, your status will automatically transition to Silver or Gold, respectively, on January 1, 2027.
  • 2027 Rapid Rewards qualification requirements will apply starting January 1, 2027.
  • On January 1, 2027, Tier Qualifying Points will reset.

 

I am still working toward Companion Pass in 2026

If you’re still working to earn Companion Pass based on your 2026 activity, you’ll have through December 31, 2026 to earn Companion Pass under the existing benefits Companion Pass qualification rules. Beginning January 1, 2027, Companion Pass benefits can be earned through Milestone Rewards, Platinum, and select promotions can be earned by reaching the second Milestone Reward, earning Platinum status, or through select promotions, when available.

Here are the details to know:

  • All Companion Pass qualification activity must post by the end of 2026.
  • If you earn Companion Pass for 2027 under the current program rules, you’ll continue to enjoy those benefits through December 31, 2027.
  • Companion Pass qualifying points will be retired and no longer be valid after December 31, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2027, TQPs will become the single qualifying-points currency for earning Rapid Rewards Tiers, Milestone Rewards, and Companion Pass benefits.

 

I participated in the promotional Companion Pass offer with a Rapid Rewards Credit Card in 2026

If you earned a promotional Companion Pass in 2026 through a Rapid Rewards Credit Card Acquisition offer, we'll continue to honor all benefits you've earned according to the promotional terms.

I earned status through a Status Match or promotion in 2026. What happens when Rapid Rewards changes on January 1, 2027?

If you enrolled in a Status Match or promotional status offer in 2026, you'll receive your status and benefits based on the Rapid Rewards program in effect when your status was awarded, extended, or used. Following the launch of the updated Rapid Rewards program on January 1, 2027, promotional status will transition to the corresponding status level in the new program.

If your promotional status challenge extends into 2027, any status, benefits, or qualification requirements associated with that challenge will be based on the Rapid Rewards program terms in effect at the time your benefits are provided or your status is awarded or extended.

Please refer to the Terms and Conditions associated with your promotion for complete details.

If I get a Rapid Rewards Credit Card now, can my points count towards Companion Pass if and when I meet the requirements through the new Cardmember welcome bonus I apply for?

Yes, any Cardmembers who are approved for a Rapid Rewards Credit Card on or before Dec. 2, 2026 and meet the requirements for the new Cardmember welcome bonus will have the opportunity to have those points count as Companion Pass qualifying points, even if the spend threshold is met in early 2027.

My tier status expires at the end of 2026

If your tier status ends December 31, 2026 and you do not earn tier status for 2027, you will begin earning toward earning tier status under the new 2027 rules on January 1, 2027.

My Companion Pass expires at the end of 2026

If your Companion Pass benefits end December 31, 2026, and you have not earned Companion Pass for 2027 under the current program rules, those benefits will end as scheduled. Beginning January 1, 2027, you can earn Companion Pass benefits through the second Milestone Reward, Platinum status, and select promotions, when available.

Does my 2026 activity count toward earning a 2027 Milestone Reward?

No. Earning for Milestone Rewards begins January 1, 2027, when Tier Qualifying Points reset for the new calendar year. Activity completed in 2026 does not count toward earning 2027 Milestone Rewards.

Información importante

1. Preferred Seat Selection at Booking: When available, Silver Members will be able to select a Preferred or a Standard seat at the time of booking, or up to 60 minutes prior to a flight’s scheduled local departure time. Si no hay ningún asiento preferente o estándar disponible, a los Miembros Silver se les designará un asiento según las reglas de tarifa del boleto comprado. Sujeto a disponibilidad, los Miembros Silver podrán seleccionar asientos preferentes o estándar para hasta 8 Pasajeros adicionales en la misma reservación del Miembro Silver, lo que permite un total de 9 asientos preferentes o estándar. If the Silver Member is removed from the reservation and there is no Rapid Rewards® Tier Member or primary Cardmember with the same or greater seating benefits, all seating selections for that reservation will be released and seats will be assigned in accordance with the fare rules of the ticket purchased. Los beneficios no pueden aplicarse a itinerarios reservados con aerolíneas asociadas. Los Miembros Silver deben esperar hasta 14 días para que el estatus del nivel se actualice en su cuenta Rapid Rewards para ser elegibles para este beneficio. La cuenta Rapid Rewards y el estatus Silver deben estar vigentes y al día al seleccionar un asiento preferente o estándar. If your Rapid Rewards account is voluntarily closed or tier status expires before travel, any existing seat selection will be maintained. Sin embargo, toda modificación en la reservación que se realice después del cierre de la cuenta/vencimiento del estatus resultará en la pérdida de la asignación del asiento. Sujeto a todas las reglas del programa de viajero frecuente Rapid Rewards, que se puede encontrar en Southwest.com/rrterms.

2. Extra Legroom Seat Upgrade at 48 hours: When available, Silver Members will be able to upgrade to an Extra Legroom seat within 48 hours prior to flight departure for themselves and up to 8 additional Passengers on the same reservation, allowing for a total of 9 Extra Legroom seats. If the Silver Member is removed from the reservation and there is no Rapid Rewards® Tier Member or primary Cardmember with the same or greater seating benefits, all seating selections for that reservation will be released and seats will be assigned in accordance with the fare rules of the ticket purchased. Benefits may not apply to itineraries booked with partner airlines. Los Miembros Silver deben esperar hasta 14 días para que el estatus del nivel se actualice en su cuenta Rapid Rewards para ser elegibles para este beneficio. La cuenta Rapid Rewards y el estatus Silver deben estar vigentes y al día al seleccionar un asiento preferente o estándar. If your Rapid Rewards account is voluntarily closed or tier status expires before travel, any existing seat selection will be maintained. Sin embargo, toda modificación en la reservación que se realice después del cierre de la cuenta/vencimiento del estatus resultará en la pérdida de la asignación del asiento. Sujeto a todas las reglas del programa de viajero frecuente Rapid Rewards, que se puede encontrar en Southwest.com/rrterms.

3. Boarding: Our Rapid Rewards® Silver, Gold and, Platinum receive a boarding benefit based on seat type and seat location. Platinum members board before Group 1 and Gold members. Gold members board before Group 1. Silver members board with Group 1.

4. Checked Bag Free: Rapid Rewards® Platinum Members receive three free checked bags. Gold Members receive two free checked bags. Silver Members only receive their first checked bag for free. Los beneficios de equipaje documentado no se aplican en vuelos reservados con una aerolínea asociada. Sujeto a límites de tamaño y peso. Es posible que se apliquen otras concesiones, prestaciones o excepciones. Más información.

5. Earning Points: Silver Members will get a 40% earning bonus on every qualifying flight. Gold Members will get a 60% earning bonus on every qualifying flight. Platinum Members will get a 120% earning bonus on every qualifying flight. Los vuelos que califican incluyen vuelos reservados y completados a través de Southwest® y vuelos pagados en su totalidad con dólares, cupones Southwest LUV, tarjetas de regalo, créditos de viaje en vacaciones o créditos de vuelos, sin que ninguna parte del precio de compra se pague con puntos Rapid Rewards.

6. Priority and Express Lanes: Priority and Express Lanes, (where available), can be accessed by Choice Extra and Choice Preferred Customers and Platinum, Gold, and Silver Members. El acceso prioritario está disponible en los mostradores para check-in de Southwest® y el acceso rápido está en los puestos de control de seguridad.

7. Priority Member Support: To receive the benefit, Tier Members must provide their Rapid Rewards account number or phone number associated with their Rapid Rewards account when contacting Southwest.

8. Free same-day change/standby: Same-day change: On the day of travel, you can switch free of airline charges to another flight with space available departing on the same calendar day between the same origin airport and destination airport as your original flight. El cambio en el mismo día gratis sólo está disponible para tarifas Choice Extra, Choice Preferred o Choice. Basic fares and Rapid Rewards® Platinum, Gold and Silver Members are not eligible for free same-day change unless the Member purchases a qualifying fare. Asiento en lista de espera para el mismo día: puedes entrar a la lista de espera para el mismo día para un vuelo anterior si hablas con un Agente de Servicio al Cliente de Southwest® en el aeropuerto o a través de la aplicación o el sitio web móvil de Southwest. Recibirás un mensaje según las preferencias de contacto que seleccionaste al hacer la reservación si tienes lugar en el vuelo. Para cambio en el mismo día y asiento en lista de espera para el mismo día, debes cambiar tu vuelo o pedir que te agreguen a la lista de espera en el mismo día al menos 10 minutos antes de la salida programada de tu vuelo original, o se aplicará la Política por no presentarse. Si usas la aplicación o la web móvil, debes realizar el cambio o indicar tu nombre 60 minutos (para vuelos domésticos) o 90 minutos (para vuelos internacionales) antes de la salida programada del vuelo nuevo. Deberás pagar los impuestos y tasas del gobierno relacionados con estos cambios de itinerario, pero se proporcionarán reembolsos. No se garantiza el asiento original ni el grupo de embarque. Es posible que los Clientes de Southwest® Business que reservaron a través de agencias necesiten consultar a un Agente de Southwest en el aeropuerto para cambio en el mismo día o asiento en lista de espera para el mismo día. Consulta Southwest.com/standby para obtener más detalles.

9. Extra Legroom Seat Selection at Booking: When available, Gold and Platinum Members will be able to select an Extra Legroom, Preferred or a Standard seat at the time of booking, or up to 60 minutes prior to a flight’s scheduled local departure time. If no Extra Legroom, Preferred or Standard seat is available, Gold and Platinum Members will be assigned a seat in accordance with the fare rules of the ticket purchased. When available, Gold and Platinum Members will be able to select Extra Legroom, Preferred or Standard seats for up to 8 additional Passengers on the same reservation as the Gold Member, allowing for a total of 9 Extra Legroom, Preferred or Standard seats. If the Gold or Platinum Member is removed from the reservation and there is no Rapid Rewards® Tier Member or primary Cardmember with the same or greater seatings benefits, all seating selections for that reservation will be released and seats will be assigned in accordance with the fare rules of the ticket purchased. Los beneficios no pueden aplicarse a itinerarios reservados con aerolíneas asociadas. Gold and Platinum Members should allow up to 14 days for card status to be updated in their Rapid Rewards account to be eligible for this benefit. If your Rapid Rewards account is voluntarily closed or tier status expires before travel, any existing seat selection will be maintained. Sin embargo, toda modificación en la reservación que se realice después del cierre de la cuenta/vencimiento del estatus resultará en la pérdida de la asignación del asiento. Sujeto a todas las reglas del programa de viajero frecuente Rapid Rewards, que se puede encontrar en Southwest.com/rrterms.

10. Complimentary premium drink: Customers in Extra Legroom seats will be offered a complimentary premium snack (on select flights traveling 301 miles or more) and complimentary premium drinks (on select flights traveling 251 miles or more). Los Miembros Platinum y Gold en asientos preferentes o estándar reciben hasta dos bebidas premium de cortesía por tramo. El servicio puede ser modificado o limitado a discreción de Southwest®. Debe ser mayor de 21 años para consumir bebidas alcohólicas. El alcohol que se sirve a bordo debe consumirse a bordo de la aeronave. A excepción de los vuelos entre las islas de Hawái, se sirven refrigerios de cortesía en vuelos determinados de 251 millas o más. Si viajas entre Hawái y EE.UU. continental, podrás elegir entre una variedad más amplia de refrigerios. El servicio también puede verse limitado a criterio de Southwest. Las bebidas alcohólicas compradas a bordo se deben consumir a bordo. Debes ser mayor de 21 años para consumir bebidas alcohólicas. Según el secretario de salud de EE.UU., las mujeres embarazadas o que podrían quedar embarazadas no deberían tomar bebidas alcohólicas ante el riesgo de defectos de nacimiento. Las imágenes de las bebidas alcohólicas no reflejan la forma en que se sirven realmente. De acuerdo con las reglamentaciones de la FAA, se prohíbe a los Clientes consumir bebidas alcohólicas a bordo que no hayan sido servidas por Southwest Airlines®. Los clientes recibirán las bebidas sin tapa.

11. Companion Pass®: Companion Pass benefits allow a Member to designate one Companion to fly with the Member on Southwest®-operated flights. Las reservaciones del Acompañante se deben hacer a través de Southwest. A Companion's reservation is not a purchased flight and cannot be used to book another Companion Pass reservation. A Companion Pass cannot be added to travel booked through Getaways by Southwest®, Group Travel, charter flights, Interline Itineraries, or nonrevenue travel. Member must first book and purchase their own flight before booking the Companion's flight through Southwest by choosing the Rapid Rewards® Companion Pass booking option on Southwest.com®, or by calling our toll-free reservations number at 1-800-248-4377, and notifying the Customer Representative that Rapid Rewards Companion Pass benefits will be used. The Member and the Companion must be booked on the same flights and dates. If the Member cancels, changes, or does not travel on the reservation, the Companion’s reservation will be canceled. The Member and the Companion must check in together and may be required to present Companion Pass documentation at the Southwest Ticket Counter, Skycap podium (where available), or departure gate for the Companion to travel. Se debe presentar una identificación con foto válida del miembro y el acompañante. The Member and Companion must board with their assigned boarding group(s). An ancillary purchase applies only to the Passenger for whom it is purchased.
El miembro tiene un límite de un acompañante en todo momento. Después de designar a un Acompañante, el Miembro puede recibir una notificación de dicha designación. The Companion Pass benefit is not transferable. The Member may change their designated Companion up to three (3) times each calendar year. Any reservation with the current designated Companion must be cancelled before changing the designated Companion. Se pueden hacer cambios de Acompañante en Southwest.com, la aplicación de Southwest o llamando al 1-800-435-9792. El procesamiento de cambio del Acompañante demora unos 21 días hábiles. El Acompañante designado por el Miembro debe ser una persona. Una persona no puede viajar como miembro y como acompañante en el mismo vuelo. Las corporaciones y otras entidades no se pueden designar como Acompañantes.
Companion Pass travel has no blackout dates but is subject to availability. Aunque no hay restricciones de asiento, debe haber uno disponible en el vuelo para el Acompañante. For more information regarding Companion Pass benefits, please visit southwest.com/rapid-rewards/2027/companion-pass-changes/.
Cada viaje con el Pase para Acompañantes es válido para un vuelo de ida o de ida y vuelta. No incluye tasas e impuestos desde $5.60 de ida.

12. Tier Qualifying Points: Tier Qualifying Points (TQPs) are earned from revenue flights booked through Southwest Airlines®. A partir del 1 de enero de 2027, también ganará 1 TQP por cada $1 que gaste en compras que califican realizadas con su tarjeta de crédito Rapid Rewards. Las compras de productos y servicios, menos las devoluciones y los reembolsos, realizadas mediante el uso de una tarjeta por parte de usted o de un usuario autorizado de la cuenta, se consideran compras; sin embargo, los siguientes tipos de transacciones no se contabilizarán como compras: transferencias de saldos, adelantos en efectivo, transacciones equivalentes a efectivo, incluyendo, entre otros: cheques de viajero, moneda extranjera, giros postales, transferencias bancarias, criptomonedas, otras monedas digitales o virtuales similares y otras transacciones similares; billetes de lotería, fichas de casino, apuestas en hipódromos o transacciones similares de apuestas presenciales o por Internet; transferencias de dinero entre personas y transacciones de ingreso de fondos en cuentas que transfieran divisas, cheques que ingresen a la cuenta, intereses, cargos no autorizados o fraudulentos, ni cargos de cualquier tipo, incluido el cargo anual, si corresponde. TQPs earned will be posted to the primary credit cardmember’s Rapid Rewards® account after your credit card billing cycle closes. Los TQP se acumulan anualmente. El primer año abarca desde la fecha de apertura de la cuenta hasta la fecha del ciclo del estado de cuenta de diciembre de ese mismo año. A partir de entonces, cada periodo anual consta de los 12 ciclos de facturación que comienzan después de la fecha del ciclo de facturación de diciembre y finalizan con la fecha del ciclo de facturación de diciembre siguiente. Solo los TQP publicados en la cuenta de Rapid Rewards calificarán para los niveles de lealtad como se describe en Southwest.com/rrterms

13. Incremento de puntos que califican para niveles (TQP) de 10k al alcanzar 130k TQP: Los titulares principales de una tarjeta Rapid Rewards de Southwest recibirán un incremento de 10,000 TQP cuando el saldo de TQP en la cuenta Rapid Rewards alcance los 130,000 a más tardar el 12/31/2027. El incremento de TQP se acreditará en la cuenta Rapid Rewards en un plazo de 30 días después de alcanzar los 130,000 TQP publicados en la cuenta Rapid Rewards. El incremento de TQP se tendrá en cuenta para la calificación de nivel de Rapid Rewards en 2027 durante el resto de 2027 y hasta 2028. Para recibir el incremento de TQP, la cuenta de la tarjeta de crédito debe estar abierta y sin deuda al momento del cumplimiento. Solo una cuenta de tarjeta de crédito por cada miembro de Rapid Rewards de Southwest es elegible para recibir un incremento de 10,000 TQP durante el año 2027. La provisión o falta de provisión de los beneficios y servicios mencionados no son responsabilidad de JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

INFORMACIÓN DEL PROGRAMA RAPID REWARDS® DE SOUTHWEST
The Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Credit Card is brought to you by Southwest Airlines® and Chase. Southwest Airlines is responsible for the redemption of Rapid Rewards® points toward benefits and services. La cantidad de puntos necesaria para un vuelo en particular de Southwest será establecida por Southwest y variará según el destino, el horario y el día de viaje, la demanda, la tarifa de canje de puntos y otros factores, y está sujeta a cambios. Los puntos Rapid Rewards sólo se pueden transferir a la cuenta Rapid Rewards principal del titular de la tarjeta. Sujeto a todas las reglas del programa de viajero frecuente Rapid Rewards, que se puede encontrar en Southwest.com/rrterms. Southwest se reserva el derecho de modificar, suspender o cambiar el programa y/o las reglas del programa en cualquier momento sin previo aviso. Los Miembros de Rapid Rewards no adquieren derechos de propiedad sobre los puntos acumulados.
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