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Best Southwest Airlines Tips You Need Right Now!

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The Bargain Chasing Tourist
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👁️ 2K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 8:26
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm Kristen from the bargain chasing tourist.com and in this video I'm going to share you all the hacks I've learned specifically for Southwest Airlines

Southwest allows everyone regardless of whether you're a lead staus or flying Southwest for the first time to check two bags free

Southwest has arguably the most generous and userfriendly Rewards program amongst the airlines

I have found so many ways to save not only on my airfare but also my hotels

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Join Southwest's Rapid Rewards program and start earning at least six points for every dollar you spend on a Southwest flight
✓Use Southwest credit cards to earn bonus points and turn everyday expenses into flights
✓Book hotels through Southwest's partners to earn additional Rapid Rewards points
✓Plan flights far in advance when Southwest opens new schedules to get the best options
✓Buy discounted Southwest gift cards from Costco to combine with points for additional savings
✓Track flight prices on Google Flights to exchange for lower prices without penalty

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I save money on Southwest Airlines flights?
QWhat are the best ways to earn Southwest Rapid Rewards points?
QHow does the Southwest Companion Pass work?
QWhen should I book Southwest flights to get the best prices?

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Airfare is up 25% this year, but I don't want to stop traveling! In this video, I’m breaking down all the best Southwest Airlines travel hacks and showing you the exact steps I use to stretch every dollar to save money on flights. Watch my updated video for 2026: https://youtu.be/UErUF0knl2A #southwestairlines #cheapflights #budgettravel #airlinetips #travelcreditcards #travelhacks This video is not sponsored by Southwest Airlines. *Update 2025: Southwest gift cards are no longer available at Costco Southwest will stop allowing 2 free checked bags in 2025. From Southwest, "We will not charge standard checked bag fees for your first or second checked bag for any reservations booked and ticketed or changed on or before May 27, 2025, regardless of your travel date" Southwest credit card holders and A-list members can still check 1 bag free. Hotel photos courtesy of SouthwestHotels.com Travel statistics from CNBC article, "Airline Tickets are up 25%, Outpacing inflation--Here are the Ways You Can Still Save" at https://www.cnbc.com/select/airline-ticket-prices-are-up-25-percent-why-and-how-to-save/ Join Southwest Rapid Rewards here: https://swa.eyjo.net/PyRnOX Compare different Southwest credit cards here: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/226j/EM8F9X6161 ****************************************************************************** Join my cruise newsletter and get my FREE Travel Savings packet with printable savings tracker and savings challenge at: https://thebargainchasingtourist.kit.com/6e9826c616 0:00 Intro 0:55 Southwest Perks 1:37 Rapid Rewards 2:02 Companion Pass 2:30 Southwest Credit Cards 3:34 Southwest Hotels 4:30 Rapid Rewards online shopping 5:25 Southwest Booking Hacks 7:43 Exchanging Flight without penalty