Earn the Southwest Companion Pass by qualifying with the required points or flights in a calendar year
Add your designated companion to your Southwest Rapid Rewards account
Book your own Southwest flight using cash, points, or a flight credit
After booking, log in to your Southwest account and select “Add Companion”
Enter your companion’s information exactly as it appears on their government-issued ID
Pay only the taxes and fees for the companion ticket
Bring the same companion on every eligible Southwest flight while the pass is active
Change your companion up to three times per calendar year if needed
Use the Companion Pass only on Southwest-operated flights
Make sure both travelers are booked on the same itinerary and travel together
Rebook or cancel the companion ticket if you change or cancel your own reservation
Keep your companion’s Rapid Rewards number and personal details updated in your account
Check expiration dates and travel rules before booking
Use the pass for award flights as well as paid flights
Add the companion after you have your own reservation confirmed
Confirm the companion ticket is issued before travel
Present matching identification at the airport if requested