Southwest Rapid Rewards® Tiers: Silver,
Gold, and Platinum explained
Lectura de 5 min. • Actualizado en octubre de 2026
Silver will replace A-List, Gold will replace A-List Preferred, and the new Platinum will become the highest tier of Rapid Rewards status, offering the most valuable benefits, including unlimited Companion Pass® trips.
What are the Southwest Rapid Rewards Tiers for 2027?
Starting January 1, 2027, Members can qualify for Silver, Gold, or Platinum status by earning the required Tier Qualifying Points or completing the required number of qualifying one-way flights:
| Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current equivalent | A-List | A-List Preferred | Nuevo |
| TQPs | 35k | 65k | 140k |
| Vuelos | 25 | 50 | 100 |
If you earned 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.
Rapid Rewards® Silver
Silver Members enjoy benefits designed to make travel easier, including Group 1 boarding, one free checked bag, and the ability to select a Standard or Preferred seat at booking with no additional cost, when available.
If you earned A-List status for 2027 based on your 2026 activity, you'll become a Silver Member January 1, 2027.
How do you earn Silver status?
Beginning January 1, 2027, Members can earn Silver status by fulfilling either of these qualifications during the calendar year:
Silver qualification:
What benefits come with Silver?
Here's how Silver benefits compare with current A-List benefits:
| Beneficios | A-List (2026) | Silver (2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Select a Preferred or Standard seat at booking at no additional cost, when available1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upgrade to an Extra Legroom seat within 48 hours of departure, when available2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Board in Group 15 | ✓ | ✓ |
| First checked bag free6 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Second checked bag | $35 | Standard Fee* |
| Earning bonus on qualifying flights7 | 25% | 40% |
| Acceso prioritario y rápido9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority Member Support3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Same-day standby even with Basic fares10 | ✓ | ✓ |
*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.
How will A-List transition to Silver?
Beginning January 1, 2027, Silver will replace A-List in the new Rapid Rewards Tier structure. If you earned A-List status for 2027 based on your 2026 activity, you'll automatically become a Silver Member January 1, 2027 and begin earning a 40% earning bonus on qualifying flights.
Rapid Rewards Gold
Gold builds on Silver benefits with additional travel perks. Gold Members receive Extra Legroom seat selection at booking, boarding before Group 1, two free checked bags, and up to two premium drinks on select flights.
How do you earn Gold status?
Beginning January 1, 2027, Members can earn Gold status by fulfilling either of these qualifications during the calendar year:
What benefits come with Gold?
Here's how Gold benefits compare with current A-List Preferred benefits:
| Beneficios | A-List Preferred (2026) | Gold (2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Select a Standard, Preferred1, or Extra Legroom seat at booking4 at no additional cost, when available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Board before Group 15 | ✓ | ✓ |
| First and second checked bags free6 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earning bonus on qualifying flights7 | 100% | 60%* |
| Two premium drinks per flight8 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Acceso prioritario y rápido9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority Member Support3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Same-day standby even with Basic fares10 | ✓ | ✓ |
*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.
How will A-List Preferred transition to Gold?
Beginning January 1, 2027, Gold will replace A-List Preferred in the new Rapid Rewards Tier structure. If you earned A-List Preferred status for 2027 based on your 2026 activity, you'll automatically become a Gold Member on January 1, 2027.
Rapid Rewards Platinum
Starting January 1, 2027, Platinum will be a new Rapid Rewards Tier designed to recognize Members with the program's highest level of benefits. Platinum Members will enjoy unlimited Companion Pass trips, three free checked bags, Extra Legroom seat selection at booking, and additional travel benefits.
How do you earn Platinum status?
Beginning January 1, 2027, Members can earn Platinum status by fulfilling either of these qualifications during the calendar year:
What benefits come with Platinum?
Platinum includes our highest level of Rapid Rewards benefits, including:
Unlimited Companion Pass trips
Bring your designated Companion when you fly.11
Embarque prioritario
Board before Gold Members and Group 1.5
Extra Legroom seat selection
Select our roomiest seats at booking, when available.2
First, second, and third checked bags free6
Sujeto a límites de tamaño y peso.
120% flight-point earning bonus
Earn double the Rapid Rewards points (and then some) on qualifying flights.7
Priority Member Support
Receive priority assistance when you contact us.3
Priority Lane and Express Lane access
Enjoy the convenience of a dedicated lane at Southwest® check-in and at security when available.9
Lista de espera (mismo día)
Take advantage of same-day standby, even with Basic fares.10
Two premium drinks per flight
On select flights, enjoy two premium drinks on us.8
Compare Silver, Gold, and Platinum benefits
SilverTQPs 35k or Qualifying Flights 25
- Select a Preferred or Standard seat at booking at no additional cost, when available1
- Upgrade to an Extra Legroom seat within 48 hours of departure, when available2
- Board in Group 15
- One checked bag free6
- 40% earning bonus on qualifying flights7
- Acceso prioritario y rápido9
- Receive Priority Member Support3 when contacting us
- Same-day standby, even with Basic fares10
GoldTQPs 65k or Qualifying Flights 50
- Select any seat at booking, including Extra Legroom seats, at no additional cost, when available1
- Board before Group 15
- Up to two checked bags free6
- 60% earning bonus on qualifying flights7
- Acceso prioritario y rápido9
- Receive Priority Member Support3 when contacting us
- Same-day standby, even with Basic fares10
- Two complimentary premium drinks per flight8
Platinum
TQPs 140k or Qualifying Flights 100
- Unlimited Companion Pass trips11
- Select any seat at booking, including Extra Legroom seats, at no additional cost, when available1
- Board before Gold Members and Group 15
- Up to three checked bags free6
- 120% earning bonus on qualifying flights7
- Acceso prioritario y rápido9
- Receive Priority Member Support3 when contacting us
- Same-day standby, even with Basic fares10
- Two complimentary premium drinks per flight8
How to earn Southwest® Tier Qualifying Points (TQPs)
Beginning January 1, 2027, Tier Qualifying Points (TQPs) will be the single qualifying points currency used across all Rapid Rewards Tiers, Milestone Rewards, and Companion Pass benefits. Members can earn TQPs in five ways:
- Completing travel on qualifying flights operated by Southwest
- Making qualifying purchases on Southwest Rapid Rewards® Credit Cards
- Making qualifying purchases on the Rapid Rewards® Debit Card12
- Completing qualifying Getaways by Southwest® vacation bookings
- Completing travel on qualifying Southwest Groups bookings
What happens to my current A-List or A-List Preferred status?
If you earn A-List or A-List Preferred status for 2027 based on your 2026 activity, your status will automatically transition on January 1, 2027. A-List Members will become Silver Members, while A-List Preferred Members will become Gold Members. Your status will remain valid through December 31, 2027.
What happens to my current Companion Pass?
If you earn Companion Pass in 2026 under the current program rules, you'll continue to enjoy unlimited Companion Pass trips through December 31, 2027.
If you're currently registered in a Companion Pass promotion, your participation will be honored. Once you meet the promotion's qualifying flight or spend requirements, you'll receive the Companion Pass benefits outlined in the offer for the specified benefit period. No action is needed beyond meeting your current offer requirements.
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 tier Rapid Rewards® 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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Earning Points: Silver Members will get a 40% 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. Gold Members will get a 60% 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. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Free same-day change/standby: Same-day change: 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. Same-day standby: You can list for same-day standby on an earlier flight via a Southwest® 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.
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/. Each Companion Pass trip is good for a one-way or round trip. No incluye tasas e impuestos desde $5.60 de ida.
12. Earn on Debit: Qualifying Purchases with your Rapid Rewards Debit Card earn 1 Tier Qualifying Point for every $2 spent.
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. El símbolo de pago sin contacto y el indicador de pago sin contacto son marcas registradas propiedad de EMVCo, LLC., y se utilizan con su permiso.
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