# Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Free Status Match With Fast Track 2026

_May 25 13:34_

Tags: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, JetBlue Airlines, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, A-List

Southwest Airlines is offering a free status match for elite members of major US carriers, with fast-track requirements to extend status for 12 months. Registration is open through December 30, 2026

> **Check before acting.** This offer was last reported 165 days ago, on May 25, 2026. Registration deadlines and bonus windows close. We do not track whether this one is still live, so check the program's own page before acting on it.

## Summary

Southwest Airlines has launched a free status match promotion for elite members of other major U.S. airlines. The offer matches status for 120 days, with an option to extend to 12 months by meeting specific fast-track requirements. **Eligible Status Matches:**
- **American Airlines:** Gold matches to A-List; Platinum/Platinum Pro/Executive Platinum/Concierge Key match to A-List Preferred.
- **Delta Air Lines:** Silver matches to A-List; Gold/Platinum/Diamond/Delta 360 match to A-List Preferred.
- **United Airlines:** Silver matches to A-List; Gold/Platinum/1K match to A-List Preferred.
- **Alaska Airlines:** Silver matches to A-List; Gold/Platinum/Titanium match to A-List Preferred.
- **JetBlue Airlines:** Mosaic 1 matches to A-List; Mosaic 2/3/4 match to A-List Preferred.
- **Spirit Airlines:** Gold/Silver match to A-List. **Fast-Track Requirements:**
To extend A-List status for 12 months, members must either fly three round trips (six one-way flights) or earn 11,500 tier qualifying points. To extend A-List Preferred, members must fly six round trips (twelve one-way flights) or earn 23,000 tier qualifying points. **Key Benefits:**
- **A-List:** Group 1 boarding, first checked bag free, 25% bonus points, same-day standby.
- **A-List Preferred:** Dedicated boarding before Group 1, first and second bags free, 100% bonus points, premium drinks/snacks. **Terms:**
Registration must be completed by December 30, 2026. Members must provide proof of current elite status. Current A-List or A-List Preferred members are not eligible. Members cannot have received promotional status in another promotion in the last 12 months. Qualification must be completed prior to booking travel to receive benefits

## Why it matters

Affects 8 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue...).

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/05/25/southwest-airlines-rapid-rewards-free-status-match-with-fast-track-2026?omhide=true) — Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Free Status Match With Fast Track 2026

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