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5 Reasons to Focus on Southwest Airlines for Rewards Travel

Note: This post contains referral links for which I may earn referral points if you click through. I keep a...

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Reader Question: Can I Use My Points Before I Earn My Southwest Companion Pass?

Here’s a recent question from a reader that I wanted to share the answer to in case anyone else is...

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Reader Question: Do Transferred Rapid Rewards Points Count Toward the Southwest Companion Pass?

This is a great question, as wouldn’t it be nice if your spouse could simply transfer over his or her...

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Reader Question: Do I Have to Wait 3 Months for Bonus Credit Card Points to be Added to My Southwest Account?

A reader asks: If I complete my minimum spend on the Southwest Rapid Rewards cards before three months, do I...

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Review of SPG Rewards Luxury Suite at Wrigley Field FREE with Starpoints

Using SPG Rewards Starpoints (Starwood Hotels’ loyalty program), my family of four was able to enjoy the SPG Luxury Suite...

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Central Park in New York City offers numerous photo spots, showcasing its stunning combination of trees and buildings.

Best Fall Photo Spots in Central Park

Remember the movie “You’ve Got Mail”? That always puts me in the mood to visit the Big Apple in the...

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Reader Question: Do Purchased Points Count Toward the Southwest Companion Pass?

There are a multitude of ways to earn Rapid Rewards points that will count toward the 110,00 required to secure...

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Reader Question: Is It Too Late in the Year to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass?

Here are a couple questions I am getting a lot: When is it too late in the year to start...

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What if I Left Something on a Southwest Plane? Here’s What to Do…

“What if I left something on a Southwest plane?” Are you finding yourself saying that after a recent flight? Baby...

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How We Used SPG Starpoints to See a Chicago Cubs Game in a Wrigley Field Suite

Note: This post contains affiliate links through which I may earn referral points if you apply through them. One of...

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How to take advantage of multi - attraction travel passes.

How to Take Advantage of Multi-Attraction Travel Passes

Skip long lines and save on admission to top sights by investing in the right pass. Note: This post contains...

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What Are Southwest’s Most Popular Flights?

Ever wonder which flights are the most popular on Southwest? Here are some of their most booked legs: Chicago to...

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