I must have missed when Southwest launched this offering making it easier to get points to qualify for A-List or A-List Preferred status. While Southwest has run multiple offers giving away Companion Passes when getting a co-brand credit card or even just for booking a flight, they’re more reserved regarding A-List.
A-List is valuable because it puts you at the front of the line when boarding Southwest flights. The only passengers that are part of the standard boarding process ahead of A-List members are those who purchase Business Select fares or Upgraded Boarding. Even when buying a last-minute seat, A-List members can board after the A group, regardless of boarding position.
To qualify for A-List, you need to earn either a number of segments or qualifying points.
- A-List – 25 qualifying one-way segments or 35,000 tier qualifying points
- A-List Preferred – 50 qualifying one-way segments or 70,000 tier qualifying points.
The number of tier-qualifying points earned ranges between 6-12 per dollar and depends on the fare you purchase.
Southwest’s promotion gives three ways to earn extra points or segments towards qualifying for A-List or A-List Preferred.
Double Tier Qualifying Points
After registering for the promotion, booking and flying between March 1 and May 31, 2023, Rapid Rewards members will earn double-tier points. Which means you’ll earn 12X to 24X points per dollar.
Reward Flights Earn Tier Credits
Southwest doesn’t count flights paid for with points towards A-List or A-List Preferred status. After you register, book and fly between March 1 and May 31, 2023, every flight purchased with points will count as one tier qualifying flight, and 10% of the points redeemed will qualify as tier Qualifying Points.
Earn Extra Points With Southwest Credit Cards
Southwest co-brand credit cardholders earn 1,500 tier qualifying points for every $10,000 charged to the card. From March 1st to May 31st, 2023, cardholders earn an additional 3,000 tier qualifying points for every $5,000 in purchases.
Final Thoughts
Sorry that I missed this one when it was first announced. I’m bummed at Southwest for requiring you to book your trip after registering, but I understand they’re trying to get extra business and not reward those who already booked flights. One way to work around this is to cancel your flight on Southwest and rebook after registering as long as the price has not gone up.
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