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Southwest Airlines Announces Key Organizational Changes to Drive Growth and Innovation

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(IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has announced several strategic initiatives and organizational changes to drive growth and innovation. Key changes include: Ryan Green promoted to Executive VP Commercial Transformation to lead initiatives like assigned seating, reporting to CEO Bob Jordan. New Senior VP & Chief Revenue Officer position created to focus on revenue production, with three… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Introduces Flexible Payment Option and Enhanced Rewards for Rapid Rewards Members

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Rapid Rewards Members and Rapid Rewards Business Members can now pay for flights with a combination of cash and points; Members can also redeem Rapid Rewards points, or use a combination of cash and points, on hotel bookings. (IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) unveiled Cash + Points, a new payment option allowing Rapid… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Unveils Week of WOW 2024: Up to 40% Off Flights and Exclusive Travel Deals

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(IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has initiated its Week of WOW 2024 sale, offering customers the opportunity to save up to 40% on base fares for flights between January 30 and May 22, 2024, by using the promo code WOW during booking. The sale, running from now until January 11, 2024, also features travel deals on… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’ “Destination: Love” Sweepstakes Offers Themed Travel Adventures to Rapid Rewards Members

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To inspire people to travel for all the reasons they love, Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase are giving away three trips to surprise destinations focused on barbecue, pickleball, and TV tourism Existing Cardmembers receive an extra† entry into the Sweepstakes (IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines, in partnership with Chase, has launched the “Destination: Love”… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Unveils Major Upgrades to Rapid Rewards Program for 2024, Making Travel Rewards Easier for Members

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Enhancements include lowering flight requirements and Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card spend to reach A-List and A-List Preferred tier status faster; new perk for A-List Preferred; and more DALLAS, TX, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced five enhancements to the award-winning Rapid Rewards®1 program. The enhancements reward the airline’s loyal Members by making it… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Launches Week of WOW with 50% Off Base Fares and Daily Travel Deals

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DALLAS, TX, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched one of its largest sales of the year as part of its Week of WOW. Starting today, through Sept. 28, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, Customers can take advantage of 50% off base fares on limited flights by using WOW50 in the promo code box when booking… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Offers New Paths to Rapid Rewards Companion Pass for Loyalty Members

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DALLAS, TX, 2023-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is rewarding its Rapid Rewards® Members for their loyalty by making it easier to earn Companion Pass®. For a limited time, Rapid Rewards® Members have three new opportunities to accelerate their way to Companion Pass, one of the most popular airline perks in the… Read the full press release

Exclusive Companion Pass Offer: Southwest Airlines Enhances Travel Experience for Rapid Rewards Members

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Rapid Rewards Members who register, book, and fly can earn a limited-time, promotional Companion Pass for travel between January 8 and March 8, 2024 DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launches a special promotional Companion Pass® offer for Rapid Rewards® Members ready to take flight with a family member,… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Launches Exciting Buy One, Get One 50% Off Base Fares Promotion for Travelers

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Carrier offers promotion for August & September 2023 travel saves Customers 50% off base fares for early 2024 travel DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched a buy one, get one 50% off base fares promotional offer. This exciting offer is valid for only a short time—now through Aug. 3,… Read the full press release

Carvana Professional Pickleball Association Partners with Southwest Airlines as Official Airline and Southwest Rapid Rewards™ Priority Credit Card as Official Credit Card of the PPA Tour

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Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card from Chase named Official Credit Card of the Professional Pickleball Association Tour Carrier celebrates partnership with coveted Companion Pass for top Pickleball Pros DALLAS, TX, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) announced Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) as the Official Airline and the Southwest Rapid… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines offers 20% off base fares for Rapid Rewards points bookings for fall and winter travel

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Carrier offers 20% off base fares for all bookings using Rapid Rewards points for fall and winter travel, including Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday travel dates DALLAS, TX, 2022-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Oct 18, 2022) announces that its award-winning Rapid Rewards® frequent flyer program has launched a promotional… Read the full press release

Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Credit Cards from Chase celebrate teachers with the launch of Teach the Love Contest

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Together with Emmy Award Winning Derek Hough, the Teach the Love Contest aims to reward the country’s hardworking teachers and inspire future travel; Nominations will be accepted now through Nov. 9, 2022 WILMINGTON, DE., 2022-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ —Today (Oct 5, 2022), Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Credit Cards from Chase announces the launch of the Teach the Love Contest,… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces returns of Companion Pass® offer

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Rapid Rewards Members who register, book, and fly can earn a limited-time, promotional Companion Pass for travel between January and March 2023 DALLAS, TX, 2022-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Sep 6, 2022) announced its promotional Companion Pass® offer is once again back and ready for takeoff. Rapid Rewards® Members… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines adds more flexibility, options, and rewards to its fare lineup with the launch of Wanna Get Away Plus™

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New fourth fare adds more flexibility and amplifies benefits of current fares DALLAS, TX, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (May 17, 2022) announces the launch of Wanna Get Away Plus™, a new fare product that adds more flexibility, options, and rewards to the carrier’s fare lineup. Customers can now… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces Leadership appointments and promotions

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DALLAS, TX, 2021-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) today (Dec 3, 2021) announced Leadership changes and appointments within various departments of the Company. Operational Leadership Justin Jones is promoted to Senior Vice President Operational Strategy & Design, where he will lead the airline’s modernization and operational improvements in this… Read the full press release

Southwest Rapid Rewards® program named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs 2021

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Feb 16, 2021) was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs 2021 for its Rapid Rewards® program. Southwest Airlines® was recognized under the Low-Cost Airlines subcategory. “Our Rapid Rewards program is designed to create value, flexibility, and ease for our Members—rewarding them for… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards named Freddie Awards’ Best Customer Service for the eighth consecutive year

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Southwest also won Best Redemption Ability, Best Loyalty Credit Card and Program of the Year DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today (May 7, 2020) its frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards®, held onto the Freddie Awards title of Best Customer Service for the eighth consecutive year. The Rapid… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’s Rapid Rewards retains title of Best Customer Service for the seventh consecutive year at InsideFlyer Magazine’s Freddie Awards

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DALLAS, TX, 2019-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co.’s (NYSE: LUV) frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards®, held onto its title of Best Customer Service for the seventh consecutive year at InsideFlyer Magazine’s Freddie Awards. Rapid Rewards was also named Program of the Year for the fourth year in a row. “We are thrilled to win… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces management appointments

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced several Leadership changes. Southwest Airlines welcomes Tammy Amirault onboard as Managing Director, Technology—Enterprise Management and Analytics to succeed Sherry Staber, Southwest’s Vice President, Technology—Enterprise Management & Technical Operations who announced her plans to retire. Amirault joins Southwest from IMPRIVA, a San Francisco-based strategic business and IT… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards program retains Best Customer Service and Program of the Year titles at InsideFlyer Magazine’s Freddie Awards

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co.‘s (NYSE: LUV) frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards®, held onto its title of Best Customer Service for the sixth consecutive year at InsideFlyer Magazine’s Freddie Awards. Rapid Rewards was also named Program of the Year for the third in a row. “Once again, we’re honored to see… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines® frequent flyer program Rapid Rewards named Best Redemption Ability, Best Airline Customer Service and Best Loyalty Credit Card at InsideFlyer magazine’s 27th annual Freddie Awards ceremony

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Freddie Award results prove there is more to love about being a Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program member and Cardmember DALLAS, 2015-5-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards, has been named Best Redemption Ability, Best Airline Customer Service and Best Loyalty Credit Card at InsideFlyer magazine’s 27th annual… Read the full press release