Southwest Airlines Offers New Benefit for A-List Companions

The travel sector has had a rough week. Maybe you should buy a Seat Sitter again. Fortunately, Southwest Airlines is still providing good news

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Rules include exceptions, like anything else. Thankfully, Southwest has clearly stated when this new boarding restriction does not apply:

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An A-List or A-List Preferred Member booked the Group Travel itinerary. Only A-List and A-List Preferred Members board first.

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A boarding card is not presented or the Passenger is not present at the departure gate at least 10 minutes before departure.

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As long as you are an A-List member, have a reservation booked 36 hours in advance, have your Rapid Rewards number, and are not traveling with a school group

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Sign up for any Chase Southwest Airlines Credit Card if you're low on Rapid Rewards points or want to avoid paying cash for flights.

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Each new card advances your Southwest Airlines Companion Pass quest.

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I've saved my family over $2,500 each of the previous three years with this pass, one of the best vacation offers.

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