Southwest Airlines, one of the major US airlines and the world’s largest low-cost carrier, is making some changes to its Rapid Rewards® program and Companion Pass. The changes will go into effect starting January 1, 2023.

If you are a Rapid Rewards member, you may have already received an email from Southwest informing of these changes. If not, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming update in the Rapid Rewards program.

The Southwest Airlines Companion Pass is one of the best deals out there for domestic air travel. Once you earn the pass, you get to nominate a companion. Anytime you book a flight, that companion can fly with you for only the cost of taxes. That’s essentially a free ticket to anywhere in the U.S., and you can use the pass as many times as you want!

Southwest credit cards are among the most popular credit cards to have in your wallet. They may not offer bonus points for dining or free lounge access, but they can provide an easy path to one of the best benefits in the airline industry—the Southwest Companion Pass. In this article, we’ll review everything you need to know about Southwest credit cards and the Southwest Rapid Rewards loyalty program.