Southwest recently announced a terrific offer for residents of Hawaii. If you live in the Aloha State, you can earn 5,000 Southwest points just by enrolling in Southwest’s frequent flyer program called Rapids Rewards.
To take advantage of the offer, you’ll need to enroll in Rapid Rewards by July 31, 2019 and have a valid Hawaii mailing address.
Keep in mind I have not been able to find a published link promoting this offer. Instead, it came directly to me via an emailed press release, which I’m happy to share if you don’t get your points and you meet the requirements.
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How Hawaii Residents Can Enroll in Southwest Rapid Rewards (Easy as 1,2,3!)
- Visit Southwest.com.
- Click on the Enroll button at the top right of the web page.
- Fill out the form with your name and contact information.
Southwest says it can take up to 72 hours for the 5,000 points to post, though some are reporting their points are posting as quickly as 24 hour after enrollment.
Keep in mind these are “bonus” points, and “bonus” points, unfortunately do not qualify for Southwest elite status (A-List or A-List Preferred) and they do not qualify for the Southwest Companion Pass, which lets one person fly free with you for the life of the pass after you earn 110,000 qualifying Southwest points.
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Southwest began flying to Hawaii and between Hawaiian islands earlier this year, so Hawaii residents could use their points to fly to other islands or back to the mainland.
Here’s 11 Things You Need to Know About Southwest Hawaii Flights.
Want to know what you could do with 5,000 Southwest points?
It only takes ~3,800 Southwest points to redeem a $49 Wanna Get Away one-way fare. Keep in mind that when you book with points, you’ll still need to pay the mandatory government security fee of $5.60 per way.
Lyn says she’s even seen flights as low as 800 points per way during a sale! So 5,000 points could take you quite far, especially if you hold the Southwest Companion Pass and could bring a friend or loved one FREE!
Do you live in Hawaii? Will you take advantage of this offer?
Note: This information was provided via a Southwest Airlines press release.
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Patty says
May 3, 2019 at 8:36 pmOk I will
aaron says
May 4, 2019 at 6:17 amIt’s odd. Some folks got their points instantly while others have gone 24 hours and nothing… 72 hours sounds fishy
Kaipo says
May 4, 2019 at 8:54 pmThis article says you have until July 31,2019 to enroll and get the points. But I tried yesterday and got zero points. Googled it and another page says that this deal expired!!
Camilla A Sauder says
May 5, 2019 at 12:39 pmIt can take up to 72 hours for the points to show up. You have to make sure that you didn’t already have a Rapid Rewards account because if you’ve ever enrolled, you are not eligible.
I would give it the 72 hours and see if they have shown up. If not, I would call Southwest.
Lyn Mettler says
May 5, 2019 at 4:47 pmThe press release I received definitely states July 31 as the end date. I’ll forward it to you! :)Definitely give it 72 hours to credit, though, as well.
Ali says
May 6, 2019 at 12:39 pmCould you send me the press release as well? My family is having trouble with getting the points. Wondering if there are restrictions on the address.
Thanks!
Lyn Mettler says
May 6, 2019 at 1:07 pmWill do!
lisa says
May 7, 2019 at 3:04 pmPoints are not showing up for Hawaii residents since last week. Someting’ wong’
Lyn Mettler says
May 7, 2019 at 4:44 pmI’d recommend calling Southwest and letting them know that you heard about this promotion via a press release and asking why they have not credited.
jon says
May 7, 2019 at 12:51 amIf you do not have a Hawaii address you will not get the points