Southwest Airlines adds 5 enhancements to Rapid Rewards

Southwest Airlines Co. is enhancing its loyalty program called Rapid Rewards.

The enhancements include:

1. Earn A-List status faster: Starting Jan. 1, 2024, Southwest Rapid Rewards members only need to fly 20 one-way qualifying flights (previously 25) or earn 35,000 tier qualifying points to reach A-List status.
2. Earn A-List preferred status faster: Starting Jan. 1, 2024, Rapid Rewards members only need to fly 40 one-way qualifying flights (previously 50) or earn 70,000 tier qualifying point to earn A-List preferred status.
3. Starting Jan. 1, 2024, Rapid Rewards credit card members will receive 1,500 tier qualifying points for every $5,000 spent (previously $10,000) on purchases using their Rapid Rewards Premier, Premier Business, Priority, or Performance Business Credit Cards from Chase.
4. Complimentary premium drinks for A-List preferred status: Starting Nov. 6, 2023 A-List preferred members can receive up to two complimentary premium drinks per flight, added directly to their mobile boarding passes.
5. Starting in spring of 2024, Rapid Rewards members will have the option to pay for their flight with a combination of cash and points, starting with as few as 1,000 points.