# Southwest Companion Pass Flash Promo: Book 1 Round-Trip by Aug 6 for 2-Month Pass

_Aug 4 07:07_

Tags: Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Companion Pass, Southwest Rapid Rewards, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo

Southwest offers a promotional Companion Pass valid Jan 5–Mar 3, 2027. Register and book one qualifying round-trip or two one-ways by Aug 6, 2026, with flights completed by Nov 18

> **Check before acting.** This offer was last reported 95 days ago, on August 4, 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 is running a flash promotion for its Companion Pass. By booking a single qualifying round-trip flight or two one-way flights and registering with your Rapid Rewards number by 11:59 p.m. CDT on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, you can earn a promotional Companion Pass. The pass is valid for use between Jan. 5 and March 3, 2027. Flights must be completed by Nov. 18, 2026. All fare classes, including Basic, are eligible. Bookings made with Rapid Rewards points, Cash + Points, or cash qualify, provided they are booked through Southwest channels (website or app). Changes to the itinerary after the booking deadline may disqualify the passenger. The designated companion can be changed up to three times per year

Sources add:
• LoyaltyLobby: Southwest Airlines has brought back its Promotional Companion Pass offer that is valid if you book a round-trip of two qualifying one-way flights for travel between August 3 and November 18, 2026

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (Southwest, Southwest Airlines). Card-issuer angle via American Express.

## What each source adds

- **LoyaltyLobby**: Southwest Airlines has brought back its Promotional Companion Pass offer that is valid if you book a round-trip of two qualifying one-way flights for travel between August 3 and November 18, 2026

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/deals/earn-southwest-companion-pass-promotion) — Act fast: Earn the Southwest Companion Pass by booking just 1 round-trip flight
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/08/04/southwest-airlines-promotional-companion-pass-for-flying-round-trip-august-3-november-18-2026-book-august-3-6?omhide=true) — Southwest Airlines Promotional Companion Pass For Flying Round-Trip August 3 – November 18, 2026 (Book August 3 – 6)

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