Southwest Rapid Rewards status levels

Through December 31, 2026: A-List (35,000 tier qualifying points or 20 qualifying one-way flights) and A-List Preferred (70,000 tier qualifying points or 40 qualifying one-way flights). From January 1, 2027: Silver (35,000 tier qualifying points or 25 qualifying one-way flights), Gold (65,000 tier qualifying points or 50 qualifying one-way flights) and Platinum (140,000 tier qualifying points or 100 qualifying one-way flights). Each level is earned within one calendar year.

Through December 31, 2026: The Companion Pass takes 135,000 Companion Pass qualifying points or 100 qualifying one-way flights in a calendar year. From January 1, 2027: The Second Milestone (95,000 tier qualifying points or 75 qualifying one-way flights) gives 3 trips and Platinum (140,000 tier qualifying points or 100 qualifying one-way flights) gives unlimited trips.

Through December 31, 2026: Points from Rapid Rewards Credit Cards posted to your Southwest Rapid Rewards account in 2026, including bonus points, count toward the Companion Pass. The Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card earns 1,500 tier qualifying points for every $5,000 in purchases, toward A-List and A-List Preferred. The Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card earns 2,000 tier qualifying points for every $5,000 in purchases, toward A-List and A-List Preferred. The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card and Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Card earn 2,500 tier qualifying points for every $5,000 in purchases, toward A-List and A-List Preferred. Spending on the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card doesn't count toward A-List or A-List Preferred. The Companion Pass 10,000-Point Boost on Rapid Rewards Credit Cards counts toward the Companion Pass. From January 1, 2027: Rapid Rewards Credit Cards earn 1 tier qualifying point per eligible dollar spent, with no cap, toward the First Milestone, Silver, Gold, the Second Milestone and Platinum. New cardmember welcome bonuses, referral bonuses, anniversary points and bonus points from spending don't count toward the First Milestone, Silver, Gold, the Second Milestone or Platinum. Primary cardmembers on a Rapid Rewards Credit Card get a one-time boost of 10,000 tier qualifying points on reaching 130,000 tier qualifying points by December 31, 2027, toward Platinum.

A-List earned for 2027 from 2026 activity becomes Silver on January 1, 2027, valid through December 31, 2027. A-List Preferred earned for 2027 from 2026 activity becomes Gold on January 1, 2027, valid through December 31, 2027. A-List Preferred earned for 2027 from 2026 activity keeps its 100% bonus on flight points through December 31, 2027, after becoming Gold.