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The Southwest Promotional Companion Pass returned in March. When I saw the advertisement, I posted it to my social media accounts. There is no reason to miss this opportunity because I have posted the promotion since 2021. Although the window to travel is August through September, the timeframe is convenient. I am still on vacation, and there is a holiday in September.
What is the promotion, and why should you register? In March, Southwest has a promotion to earn a companion pass. Save the date now. If you are not a Rapid Rewards member, sign up. Register for the promotion. Book a trip before the promotion deadline. Finally, take the trip you booked. If you follow the steps, you will receive an email confirmation for your Southwest Promotional Companion Pass.
LSKTravelz selected Minnesota for our Southwest Promotional Companion Pass hack. We did not need a hotel for this trip. We booked a low-fare, same-day, roundtrip flight to Minnesota for $88 during the promotion period for travel in May. The plane departed Chicago at 9:15AM and returned at 4:30PM. What did we do after we landed in Minneapolis? We deplaned in Terminal 2 and took the train and tram to Terminal 1 to hang out in the Escape Lounge. On the way to the lounge, we stopped by Prince, Minnesota State of Nice, and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. I always try to find a store that specializes in selling goods from local businesses. We had enough time to enjoy the lounge, shop, and make it to the terminals.
Check your travel rewards credit cards for airport lounge access. Even though we arrived before the three-hour limit, we were allowed to enter. We dined on Asian-inspired food for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The cocktail menu features complimentary items that are part of lounge access and items for purchase. We ordered complimentary items. You will need at least 40 minutes to travel between terminals, especially if you make additional stops.
What about the companion pass? Southwest sent an email two days later. Yes, we earned the companion pass. The total cost for this hack was $113: flight, tips, and Midway garage parking. Are you part of the Southwest family? I encourage you to join. Purchase a gift card now for your low-fare, same-day, roundtrip flight. For more information about travel tips and tricks, click on the link to my website.
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