Every travel-related entity out there has written about the upcoming Southwest changes ad nauseam. And to be perfectly honest, we here at Your Mileage May Vary are no exception to …
Southwest Airlines
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Ever wonder why your Southwest flight says “WN” instead of “SW”? Or why JetBlue hides behind “B6”? The two-letter airline codes you see at airports seem simple, but a lot …
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Credit Cards
Southwest Priority Card Review: More Perks, More Reasons to Keep It
by joehegby joehegThe Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority card is positioned to be the “premium” card of the three co-brand personal Rapid Rewards credit cards offered by Chase If you decide to sign …
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We recently flew from Aruba (AUA) to Orlando (MCO) on a Southwest 737-700 that had clearly seen some miles—and years. Looking up the tail number (N480WN), we found out this …
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Points & Miles
From Cancelation to Caribbean: Our One-Day Award Booking Adventure
by joehegby joehegThis past week was not what we had planned. We were all set to take a trip to Texas—flights, hotel, rental car, everything booked. One of the main reasons for …
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I recently earned a Southwest Companion Pass again, thanks to a credit card sign-up bonus. It had been several years since I’d last had one, so I figured I’d dust …
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For a long time, Southwest Airlines knew exactly who they were. They weren’t like every other airline, and that was a deliberate choice. Their open boarding process? People either loved …
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Airlines
Southwest Just Brought Back Its Companion Pass Promo – With a Key Change
by joehegby joehegSouthwest is at it again — and if this promotion looks familiar, that’s because it is. Back in September 2024, they offered a nearly identical deal. And now in June …
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Travel
Turns Out the One Who Didn’t Care About Travel…Was Paying Attention All Along
by joehegby joehegThe Moment I Realized My Wife Had Become a Seasoned Traveler It’s not often you feel like a mentor to your spouse. But there I was, sitting at Austin-Bergstrom Airport …
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Airlines
What’s Going On With Southwest Airlines? Our Flight Raised Some Eyebrows
by joehegby joehegSouthwest Airlines used to be the quirky darling of the skies. You’d get two free checked bags, no change fees, and a boarding process that was either brilliantly efficient or …