Written by Jason @ Million Mile Secrets
The government shutdown delayed Southwest from starting their flights to Hawaii, but as long as we avoid another shutdown (that’s a BIG but!) Southwest has said they hope to begin selling tickets to Hawaii by the end of February and “potentially fly in March.” And they are checking off the boxes needed to get there, …
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Last Week for the Deal of the Year – Southwest Companion Pass Offers End February 11th!
Written by Jason @ Million Mile Secrets
The best deal in travel is the Southwest Companion Pass. When you have it you can bring along your companion on any Southwest flight for just the cost of taxes and fees! And it has never been easier to earn. Right now you can earn 30,000 Southwest points and a Companion Pass that is valid …
Southwest Schedule Extended Through the Fall – Seasonal Routes Added, Including Orlando
Written by Jason @ Million Mile Secrets
Thanks to the government shutdown, Southwest’s flights to Hawaii have been delayed for potentially a few more months. So we don’t have any routes to the Aloha state to share with this schedule extension, which runs through October 1, 2019. But now is a great time to book your summer travel plans. There is very …
Make Tax Season Slightly Less Painful: Earn 1,000 Bonus Southwest Points for Filing
Written by Meghan @ Million Mile Secrets
Here’s an easy way to earn extra Southwest points for something you probably plan to do anyway! With this deal from the Southwest shopping portal, you can earn 1,000 bonus Southwest points for filing your taxes with TurboTax. Even the free version of TurboTax qualifies! And if you’ve got a Southwest Companion Pass, those points …
Yes! Just Got Approved for My First Personal Chase Credit Card in Nearly 3 Years – Southwest Companion Pass Here I Come!
Written by Jasmin @ Million Mile Secrets
Squee! I’m so excited – after holding off on applying for personal Chase cards for almost 3 years, I finally pulled the trigger on what’s shaping up to be the best Chase credit card offer this year. Instant approval! For a limited time until February 11, 2019, all 3 Chase Southwest personal credit cards are …
Southwest Status Match Offer! Priority Boarding and Same-Day Standby for Just a Few Minutes of Your Time
Written by Meghan @ Million Mile Secrets
Southwest has just released a status match offer where anyone with elite status on another US airline can get status with Southwest. Registering is simple and is open through the end of 2019. You’ll just need to show proof of your current elite status with the other airline. Elite status could be a nice added …
These Southwest Chase Credit Cards Are Incredibly Popular With Readers (Offers End February 11, 2019)
Written by Harlan Vaughn @ Million Mile Secrets
By now, you’ve probably heard about the incredible Chase credit card offers to earn the Southwest Companion Pass AND 30,000 Southwest points by opening ONE card and spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of account opening. It’s a crazy good deal because you can bring a companion with you for just the cost of …
Open This Best Airline Credit Card to DOUBLE the Value of Your Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Let’s cut to the chase. The best airline credit card offer comes courtesy of Southwest. All 3 Southwest personal credit cards have spanking new limited-time offers. You’ll receive 30,000 Southwest points and a Companion Pass after opening and meeting the spending requirements on: Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card …
Government Shutdown Delaying Approval of New Southwest Flights to Hawaii
Written by Keith @ Million Mile Secrets
One of the main reasons my wife recently applied for a limited-time Southwest Companion Pass credit card offer is because we’re looking forward to getting 2-for-1 flights to Hawaii. Unfortunately, the new Southwest flights to Hawaii are on hold due to the partial federal government shutdown. From previous company statements, it seemed like Southwest was hoping …
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Read MoreEarn Up to 15,000 Bonus Points With Your Chase Southwest Credit Card That Count Toward a Companion Pass (Targeted)
Written by Meghan @ Million Mile Secrets
Good news for Chase Southwest cardholders! With this targeted offer, you can earn a 15% bonus on points by having a certain amount of Southwest points (earned with your Chase Southwest card) post to your account between February 1 and April 30, 2019. The bonus points will count towards earning the Southwest Companion Pass. Which is …
4 Years With the Southwest Companion Pass Saved Me $10,000 in Airfare. Now Is YOUR Chance to Earn the Best Deal in Travel!
Written by Keith @ Million Mile Secrets
If you live in a city served by Southwest and love to save on airfare, now is the time to apply for one of the limited-time Southwest credit card offers. Through February 11, 2019, you can earn the Southwest Companion Pass AND 30,000 Southwest points by applying for just ONE of the below Chase Southwest personal credit cards …
Update: Here’s What Southwest Airlines Is Doing About Its Wi-Fi
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
Southwest Airlines has dealt with wi-fi issues in the past. Southwest is changing their wi-fi providers yet again, but it seems like they can do more to improve. The airline came in 5th on Routehappy’s 2018 Wi-Fi Report, with Delta and American taking the top spots. Southwest ended their relationship with Panasonic Avionics and will replace the system with a …
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Read MoreThrough February 11, 2019: This Is the Best Airline Credit Card Offer — Don’t Miss Your Chance at the Best Deal in Travel
Written by Keith @ Million Mile Secrets
It’s still early January, but the best airline credit card offer of 2019 might already be here! Until February 11, 2019, you can earn the Southwest Companion Pass AND 30,000 Southwest points by applying for just ONE of the below Chase Southwest personal credit cards and spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months …
Load and Cock Your Southwest Points – Part of the Final Puzzle Piece Completed Before Southwest Service to Hawaii Begins
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
In case you haven’t heard, Southwest CEO Gary Kelly said the airline was WEEKS away from from selling flights to Hawaii. And that was 2 weeks ago!! You can sign-up for our newsletter to know immediately when Hawaii flights go on sale. The final task before they’re allowed to begin service has been half completed. The final roadblock preventing Southwest from …
FINAL WEEK for Increased Southwest Card Bonuses – Easier Than Ever to Earn the Companion Pass for Flights to Hawaii, Mexico, and More
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
If you aren’t yet aware of the single greatest deal in travel, it’s called the Southwest Companion Pass. And it’s bloody simple to earn just by earning Southwest points from opening a couple credit cards. The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to bring a friend or family member with you for just the cost of taxes …
Southwest Is Making Their Flights Safer But Even Without This Change You’re Still Much Better Off in a Plane Than a Car
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
I’ve mentioned this before, but I am not my usual calm, best, sunny self when flying in a plane. That’s because I’m usually somewhere between mildly uncomfortable to extremely terrified when in flight. It’s a bit of a dilemma for a person who loves to travel. I know this fear is irrational. But…is it really? A …
The ONE Advantage Other Airlines Have Over Southwest When Flying to Hawaii
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Southwest will begin flights to Hawaii in (likely) less than 2 months. Sign-up for our newsletter so you’ll get the word immediately when flights go on sale! Here are the reasons you should be investing in Southwest points if you’re interested in flying to Hawaii next year: Southwest lets you change or cancel your flight …
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Read MoreSouthwest Increases Prices – Here’s Why That Could Affect ALL US Airlines
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Southwest is one of our absolute favorite airlines. It’s got an extremely customer friendly culture, with policies like: The ability to change or cancel your flight for free up to 10 minutes before departure 2 free checked bags The Southwest Companion Pass, which allows you to bring a travel buddy with you every single time …
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Read More2018 US Travelers Will Spend $7 BILLION on Airline Fees That Can Be Avoided Just by Flying Southwest
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Let me preface this by saying Southwest doesn’t charge for checked bags, reservation changes, or ticket cancellations. Now be amazed at these statistics. According to the US Department of Transportation, US airlines have charged travelers more than $3.6 billion in baggage fees between January and September 2018. That’s like… $400 million per month. If that trend continues, …
2-for-1 Flights to Hawaii With the Southwest Companion Pass! Here’s Exactly How I’ll Be Collecting and Using Points
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
Southwest Airlines is one of my favorite airlines, and it will soon be flying to Hawaii! Hawaii is one of my favorite places to visit, and I’ve been there three times! For my most recent trip, I used 90,000 American Airlines miles total for 2 round-trip flights. The total cost was just ~$22! I’m really …