December 9, 2024
Buckle Up, BOGO: Strategies for Maximizing the Southwest Companion Pass with Dr. Michelle Walther
Episode Description
Have you been eyeing the Southwest Companion Pass but aren’t sure if it’s worth the effort to qualify? Do you wonder how much value you can really get from this coveted travel perk? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Michelle Walther, who has been leveraging the Southwest Companion Pass to save money and make unforgettable memories with her family.
Michelle is an emergency medicine physician, mom to two amazing girls, and wife to a retired army medic. When she’s not saving lives, she’s saving miles, turning her love for travel into a family adventure fueled by points and miles. Michelle first earned the Companion Pass five years ago and has been strategically qualifying for it ever since.
Tune in this week to learn everything you need to know about getting great deals with the Southwest Companion Pass. She also shares her tips for earning the pass through organic spend and referrals, finding great deals on Southwest flights, and avoiding common mistakes. If you’ve been on the fence about going for the Companion Pass, this episode will give you the inspiration and practical advice you need to make it happen.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode
- How Michelle has strategically earned the Southwest Companion Pass for the past 5 years.
- The process Michelle uses to decide between earning the pass through credit card bonuses versus organic spend.
- Real examples of how much money Michelle has saved by flying with the Companion Pass.
- Michelle’s system for deciding whether to book Southwest flights with cash or points.
- Some of the Southwest routes Michelle has found offer amazing value.
- The potential impact of upcoming changes to Southwest’s boarding process and elite status program.
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