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[buzz1fan]

I am still struggling with understanding companion pass.
If I apply for a card today and put my flights on it for December. Then spend what I need to in next few months. When would I get the companion pass- would I be able to use it for June flights- and how do I use it. I would be purchasing tickets for me- my husband and son. My husband I would attach to that pass.

 

[focusondisney]

I am still struggling with understanding companion pass.
If I apply for a card today and put my flights on it for December. Then spend what I need to in next few months. When would I get the companion pass- would I be able to use it for June flights- and how do I use it. I would be purchasing tickets for me- my husband and son. My husband I would attach to that pass.

You have to have 135,000 points deposited into your Rapid Rewards account in a calendar year to earn a companion pass. The current bonus offer for opening a new card is 100,000 points after you spend $4000. So making that $4000 spend & getting the bonus points isn’t enough to earn a CP as those alone would only be 104,000 points. You’ll still need 31K more points. If you already have RR points you acquired this calendar year, those would count too. * Note: the CP qualifying points reset on January 1st. Only what you earn in a calendar year count towards the CP.

Once you hit 135K points, you’re qualified. You have to designate who your companion is. Once you book a flight, you have an option to “Add A Companion”. You do have to pay the taxes for the companion’s tickets. And any upgraded seating. The CP is good for the remainder of the year you earn it & all of the following year.