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5 Things Retirees Need to Know About the Southwest Companion Pass

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By Cami Sauder Wanting to travel more in retirement? Maybe you're almost retired or maybe you're already there. Either way, the Southwest Companion Pass can be one of the best tools in your arsenal for saving on travel! When you hold a Southwest Companion Pass, another person can fly FREE with you (aside from mandatory government … [Read more...]

14 Reasons You Need to Have the Southwest App

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If you're planning to fly regularly on Southwest Airlines, you definitely need the Southwest app in your arsenal. According to Southwest, they were the first airline to have an iPhone app — go Southwest! The Southwest app is great for many reasons from checking in on the go to viewing your flight's status to making sure your bag fits … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Earn Free Travel by Paying Your Taxes

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While paying taxes to Uncle Sam is never fun for anyone, if you can earn free travel by paying your taxes, it makes the pain of parting with that money a little easier :). Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links through which I may earn a bonus or referral if you make a purchase after clicking through.   My family saves more than … [Read more...]

Gets Tons of Points to Fly Free With Southwest Credit Card Offers

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One of the BEST ways to fly free is to take advantage of travel credit cards and getting a Southwest credit card is the FIRST step I recommend if you want to fly your entire family free. Applying for a Southwest credit card and meeting the minimum spend lets you earn a SIGNIFICANT number of points (we're talking 40,000-70,000 points!) after you … [Read more...]

11 Things to Know About Southwest Hawaii Flights [2021]

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If you're planning a Hawaiian vacation on the airline anytime soon and want to fly Southwest, there are some things you should know about Southwest Hawaii flights. And we've compiled a list to get you up to speed in no time!     Want to learn how your family can easily fly free to Hawaii and so many more places in the U.S., … [Read more...]

Southwest Extends Companion Pass for 2019 Through December 2021, Gives Frequent Flyers 25,000 Points Toward the Pass

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Great news that I know many of you have been waiting to hear from Southwest regarding the extension of the Southwest Companion Pass!   Southwest Extends Companion Pass for 2019 Through December 2021 Southwest announced they will extend the 2019 Southwest Companion Pass through December 31, 2021 for those who had a Pass set to expire … [Read more...]

5 Must-Know Tips for Booking a Vrbo Vacation Rental

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While I always enjoy staying in a great hotel, my family also likes to mix things up and stay in vacation rentals, as well. We frequently use Vrbo (and their predecessor, HomeAway) to book stays in incredible vacation homes and apartments, which really help you feel like a local, spread out and enjoy making meals in your accommodation. Some … [Read more...]

Southwest Has Resumed Flights to Many International Destinations, Though Others Remain Closed

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It's been a rocky road when it comes to when Southwest international flights will return. So many things depend on these dates like at a minimum if the countries are open to American travelers (or ANY travelers for that matter). The Bahamas, for example, did open for travel, but then closed to American travelers only to open again. It is … [Read more...]