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Southwest overhauls Rapid Rewards for 2027, replacing A-List with three tiers and folding in Companion Pass

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Southwest plans to replace A-List with Silver, Gold and Platinum status in 2027, while changing how members earn status and qualify for Companion Pass. The overhaul reshapes the carrier’s loyalty program, including the role of qualifying points and credit-card activity.

Discovered 2026-10-16T06:05:31.359785-07:00 | 2026-10-16T06:05:31.359785-07:00

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  • The 2027 changes alter the path to elite status and Companion Pass, key benefits that influence how members choose to earn and redeem with Southwest.
  • Replacing A-List with three tiers and revising qualifying activity gives Southwest customers and partners a new loyalty-program structure to plan around.

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