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How Your Credit Card Can Get You an Airline Companion Ticket
23.02.2024 - 19:55 / afar.com / Airlines / Credit Card
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Although high welcome offers and lavish perks like lounge access might turn more heads, a companion ticket is one of the most valuable benefits any airline credit card can include. Luckily, several airline credit cards offer members companion tickets so they can bring a loved one along for (nearly) free. They may be available as part of introductory offers, for remaining a cardholder and paying the annual fee, or for reaching a spending or points threshold. With the rising cost of airfare, this perk could translate to hundreds if not thousands of dollars in savings. Here’s how to get an airline companion ticket and how your credit card might help.
A companion ticket is similar to a buy one, get one free deal. When you purchase flights, you can use a companion ticket to score a second seat on the same reservation. You won’t have to pay the full airfare for the additional ticket—usually just a base amount plus taxes and fees. It’s not quite free, but it can save you a lot depending on how you use it.
As with any great deal, there are terms, conditions, and exclusions; they vary from airline to airline, and even from one type of companion ticket to another with the same carrier. One voucher might only be good for economy seats; another might apply to business or first class. Some might only be valid for travel within the continental United States, while others can get you to Hawai‘i and beyond.
Before you try to use a companion ticket—or open a new credit card with this perk—be sure you understand what it takes to actually redeem it.
Before going into the main ways to earn companion tickets, it’s important to point out a special case: Southwest Airlines is unique in that members of its Rapid Rewards frequent flier program can earn what’s known as the Southwest Companion Pass. This is potentially one of the most valuable perks offered by any airline. It allows pass holders to fly Southwest with a companion for free (besides mandatory taxes) on both paid and award tickets. Once
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