Does a companion ticket have to be round-trip?


Does a companion ticket have to be round-trip? Both travelers must be booked at the same time and on the same reservation, and travel must be reserved and completed by the expiration date on the certificate. If either ticket is canceled, the other will be as well. Finally, the Companion Certificate is only valid on round-trip tickets.


What is a companion fare ticket?

An airline companion ticket is basically a two-for-one voucher. If you have one, you can book a ticket for yourself and then apply the companion certificate to a second ticket on your same trip.


Is companion ticket free?

Taxes/Fees: The fare for Companion tickets requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Taxes and fees depend on the itinerary.


Does companion pass get priority boarding?

Companions booked via a companion pass are not on the same reservation/confirmation# as the companion pass holder and thus, unfortunately, do not receive the priority boarding benefit.


Do flights as a companion count towards a list?

No, Rapid Rewards Companion Pass travel does not count toward qualification for A-List status. Additionally, no points are awarded for flights taken by the person flying on a Companion Pass reservation.


How many times can you fly with a companion pass?

Bottom Line: The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to add a companion for just the cost of the taxes and fees ($5.60 one-way on a domestic ticket) to any and every flight you take while you have the pass. It can be used an unlimited number of times and works on tickets purchased both in points or cash.