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29.08.2024 - 19:58 / thepointsguy.com
Earning A-List or A-List Preferred elite status in Southwest's Rapid Rewards loyalty program has just become easier.
A new limited-time acceleration promotion offers members four unique ways to earn elite status through 2025. Activities that previously did not count toward status are now included in tier qualifying points and flight segment calculations.
Here's how you can fast-track your way to elite status with Southwest's new promotion.
Rapid Rewards members would typically need to earn the following to qualify for elite status through 2025:
However, you can now earn elite status faster through Nov. 30 with Southwest's latest promotion.
Currently, you can fast-track your way to elite status by:
The information for the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Travel booked through Southwest Vacations Packages is not eligible for this promotion.
With Southwest A-List status, you'll get the following:
Southwest A-List Preferred elite status provides all the benefits of A-List status, as well as:
While not a status level, Southwest's famous Companion Pass can also be earned after taking 100 one-way qualifying flights or earning 135,000 qualifying points.
You can earn A-List and A-List Preferred status by completing the required number of qualifying flight segments or earning tier qualifying points. The latter can be earned on flights, via spending on select cobranded Southwest credit cards or through these new earning opportunities.
If you thought you might struggle to secure A-List or A-Lift Preferred status in Southwest's Rapid Rewards program for the 2025 calendar year, this new promotion might push you over the line. Register first, then enjoy four new and unique ways to earn additional tier qualifying points and flight segments to reach your status goals sooner.
The summer before my senior year of high school, I was standing in the middle of New York City's Times Square when I saw an advertisement that read, "Inspiration is everywhere."
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