Hello and Welcome to Another Post All About Travel – Featuring Southwest Airlines!
This past fall in 2024, Southwest Airlines made some exciting announcements about upcoming changes and confirmed what will stay the same. I’ve outlined the key updates below for easy reading.
What’s Staying the Same:
• Bags Fly Free®: Two free checked bags with every ticket.
• Rapid Rewards® Loyalty Program:
◦ No blackout dates.
◦ Uncapped reward seat availability.
◦ Points never expire.
What’s New:
1. Assigned Seats (Launching in 2025):
◦ Standard Fare: Seats will be assigned before your travel day (includes current benefits like two free bags, no change/cancel fees, and unlimited travel credits).
◦ Optional Upgrades:
▪ Choose your seat during booking, including extra legroom seats, for a fee.
◦ Boarding: The process will remain fast and efficient.
2. Enhanced Rapid Rewards® Benefits:
◦ A-List Preferred Members: Select any seat (including extra legroom) at booking for free.
◦ A-List Members: Choose standard seats at booking and extra legroom seats within 48 hours of departure, if available, at no cost.
◦ Credit Card Benefits: Updates for Rapid Rewards® Credit Card Members will arrive in early 2025.
3. Getaways by Southwest™ (Coming in 2025):
◦ New vacation packages with Southwest’s flexible policies.
◦ Free cancellations for vacation packages.
4. International Partnerships Begin:
◦ First Partner: Icelandair® (starting in 2025).
◦ Southwest flights can be booked through Icelandair, with more partners expected soon.
Southwest Airlines promises that despite these updates, they will remain committed to their core values: flexibility, transparency, and hospitality for their customers.
I’m personally excited to see how these changes enhance the travel experience for Southwest passengers.
What do you think about these announcements? Are you looking forward to assigned seating or the new vacation packages? Let me know in the comments below!
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