Companion Pass

Southwest Airlines Companion Pass 2026 Qualifying Spend Revealed

Companion Pass is a unique and highly lucrative benefit offered by Southwest Airlines , which essentially allows elite members to travel with a companion for almost free. Customers still have to pay the taxes and fees for the second passenger (starting at $5.60 per way), but that's it. In addition, the Companion Pass can be used with no limits within a program year, and it stands as uniquely valuable during an era where scores of airlines have devalued loyalty programs to boost profit margins.