MORE TO LOVE FROM RAPID REWARDS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EXPANDS REWARDS, REDEMPTION, AND MEMBER BENEFITS

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    "excerpt": "New loyalty program benefits, expanded redemption options, premium experiences, and fleetwide Starlink connectivity bring more value to Rapid Rewards DALLAS , Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV ) announced today the next evolution of its award-winning Rapid Rewards ® program, making the loyalty program more rewarding for Customers throughout the travel journey. Beginning January 1, 2027, Members will see a new lineup of Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers, new Milestone Rewards to earn along the way to status, more opportunities for Companion Pass ® trips, and a faster path to tier status for Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers. Additional enhancements will give Members new ways to earn and redeem points through international loyalty partners and to enjoy using points for seat selection and rental cars. \"Rapid Rewards was built on a simple idea: make it easy for Customers to earn and use rewards,\" said Nandika Suri, Vice President of Rapid Rewards at Southwest Airlines. \"As our Members engage more with Southwest, they've told us they want Rapid Rewards to reward them in more meaningful ways, whether they're working toward status or using the points they've earned. These updates build on that feedback by rewarding Members throughout their Southwest experience, while keeping the simplicity and value that have always set our program apart.\" More Rewards...",
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