[Expired] A New Southwest Business Promo Grants Bonus Points and a Limited-Time Companion Pass

Southwest has a new promotion letting Rapid Rewards members earn bonus points and even a Companion Pass for a limited time.

The Companion Pass is one of the most coveted perks in the travel industry, and if you’ve been thinking about pursuing it, this is a great opportunity to give it a trial run before you fully commit. You’ll also take home some bonus points in the process.

Let’s get right into the details!

Southwest Business Promo Has Bonus Points and a Limited-Time Companion Pass

Southwest Rapid Rewards members can earn up to 7,500 bonus points (that also count toward elite status) in addition to a limited-time Companion Pass when you register for the promotion, book, and then complete specific flying thresholds by April 15, 2026.

Note, however, that qualifying flights must be booked through a business channel, meaning the GDS, SWABIZ, or one of the airline’s direct connect/API partners, in order to be eligible.

Here’s how the promotion works:

• Book and complete 2 qualifying round-trip (or 4 one-way) flights to earn 5,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points.
• Book and complete 4 qualifying round-trip (or 8 one-way) flights to earn a total of 7,500 bonus Rapid Rewards points and a promotional Companion Pass, valid for use between May 1 and July 31, 2026.

Remember that flights must be completed by April 15, 2026, to qualify for this promotion.

We value Southwest points at 1.3 cents each, making 5,000 points worth $65, while 7,500 points are worth $97.50. As much as we love bonus points, the Companion Pass is the real draw here.

While the pass earned from this promotion is only valid for 3 months, it covers much of the summer travel season. That could be a big help if you regularly travel with someone else or with your family.

As a reminder, the Southwest Companion pass allows you to add a companion for only the cost of taxes and fees ($5.60 on any domestic flight) to any flights you take with Southwest while you hold the pass. There’s no limit to how many times it can be used, and it is valid for both cash and award tickets booked using points.

Final Thoughts

If you can meet the requirements of this promotion, it’s a very solid one for loyal Southwest flyers. The bonus points awarded count toward elite status, and you have the opportunity to earn a Companion Pass that’s valid for 3 months. This could serve as a great trial run for anyone who’s been considering pursuing this amazing perk.