✈ How Much Southwest Elite Status and the Companion Pass Are Worth in 2021 & More From TPG ✈

Also: 8 cool places you didn’t know you could fly on Southwest [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Feb 28, 2021 SOUTHWEST STATUS Southwest's loyalty program is unique among U.S. carriers. The airline offers two regular tiers, with perks ranging from expedited security screening to priority boarding — an especially valuable benefit, given Southwest's open-seating policy. More exciting, however, is the airline's Companion Pass — once it's added to your account, you can bring someone along on all of your paid and award flights for just the cost of taxes and fees. Learn more about how to make the most of Rapid Rewards, with: - [How much Southwest status is worth this year]( - [How to use the Southwest Companion Pass]( - [Last chance to easily earn one yourself]( In a normal year, you'll need to travel on as many as 100 Southwest flights to earn the Companion Pass, but the airline is making it especially easy to earn one at the moment — at least [for a few more days](. Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](#). TODAY'S TOP STORIES [8 cool places you didn’t know you could fly on Southwest]( From Cozumel to Telluride, some cool spots you didn't know you could reach by flying Southwest Airlines. [Read more]( [Some JetBlue passengers will face $65 fee for trying to bring a carry-on bag]( JetBlue just quietly added a steep penalty for those who skirt the rules by bringing a full-size carry-on bag. [Read more]( [The 1 number that will tell us when cruising will resume, according to a top cruise executive]( Nearly all cruising around the world has been shut down since March 2020. [Read more]( [Disney to take on a new continent with first cruises to Antarctica]( Offered by Disney's touring arm, Adventures by Disney, the trips will mark the first expedition cruises ever offered by Disney. [Read more]( [New Disney mask requirements and more: 11 changes to expect at Disney World in 2021]( Disney World is in a constant state of reinventing itself. Here's what to expect at Disney World in 2021. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Why I’ve depleted my IHG account to make these 8 redemptions]( 2 [11 tips for choosing the perfect beach house rental every time]( 3 [Travel trailblazer: How Dr. Gladys West pioneered the modern-day GPS]( 4 [Ski-town chic: A review of The St. Regis Aspen]( 5 [Why you may have a tough time finding a cabin when cruising in North America resumes]( 6 [How to register for the Amex Gold monthly dining credit]( 7 [Opening America: State-by-state guide to coronavirus reopening]( 8 [How to redeem miles with the United MileagePlus program]( 9 [Small card transactions lead to big rewards: 17 ways to earn even more points]( 10 [Best credit cards for Disney and Universal vacations]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](mailto:tpg@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA0 USA Changed your mind? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which [ThePointsGuy.com]( receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. THE POINTS GUY © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2021