The Latest Breaking News from Rapid Rewards

Southwest Airlines flyers warned of final day before decades-old policy change

Southwest had built campaigns around its policy of letting passengers check up to two bags for free

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Southwest Airlines breaks with another tradition and checked bags will cost you now

Southwest Airlines says it’s going to begin charging certain customers a fee to check bags, as the budget airline continues to look for ways to increase its revenue

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Want 2-for-1 flights on Southwest? Check out the airline’s latest limited-time offer

If you open a new personal Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card before the end of March, you can earn a free one-year Companion Pass and 30,000 Rapid Rewards points.

Fortune · Feb 4, 2025

Southwest Credit Cards: $750 Bonus Offer

Earn 50,000 Rapid Rewards points with a Chase Southwest credit card for personal use.

Kiplinger · Oct 27, 2023

Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards: Airline Credit Card Rewards Programs

These are the winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' airline credit card rewards programs category. Our awards celebrate the very best products and services in personal finance.

Kiplinger · May 30, 2023

Southwest Airlines sending vouchers to passengers disrupted by holiday meltdown

Southwest Airlines is sending out vouchers worth as much as $300 to clean up the reputational damage from canceling more than 17,100 flights in eight days around Christmas.

Tribune News Service · Jan 3, 2023

Southwest Airlines is trying to win back its once-loyal passengers with free rewards points worth up to $300

But you’ll need a rewards account with the airline to receive them.

Fortune · Jan 3, 2023