I just got an email today from Southwest:
We've doubled your credit limit
You asked and asked. And then asked some more. Now you've got it. And we're thrilled to give it to you.
As of this instant, all Rapid Rewards credits are valid for a full 24 months. That's two solid years - instead of just 12 months - before any credits expire. So any credits you currently have in your account are now valid for an additional 12 months.
Think about it. The 24-month credit expiration makes it even easier to get Award travel. Get there faster by using our Preferred Partners. You've got 2 years to earn the 16 credits you need.
Seat Restrictions and No Blackout Dates on Award Travel
Beginning February 10, 2006, all Awards issued will have no systemwide blackout dates and will be subject to seat restrictions. Restricting the number of seats for Awards helps us maintain our low-fare leadership and keep the program lucrative for you.
Please plan ahead when making your flight reservations as certain holiday or peak travel periods will be in high demand and your desired flight may not be available for Award travel.
Here are a few more things you should know:
Awards issued before February 10, 2006 will have no seat restrictions, but are subject to published blackout dates.
Awards issued on or after February 10, 2006 will have seat restrictions, but no systemwide blackout dates. Members need to be flexible when choosing times and dates to their destinations as certain holiday or peak travel periods will be in high demand and that makes booking Award travel difficult.
Last-minute Award usage will still be allowed based on seat availability.
Awards are still valid for 12 months.
Receiving a Companion Pass still only requires 100 credits within 12 months.
Companion travel will still have no seat restrictions or blackout dates.
We've doubled your credit limit
You asked and asked. And then asked some more. Now you've got it. And we're thrilled to give it to you.
As of this instant, all Rapid Rewards credits are valid for a full 24 months. That's two solid years - instead of just 12 months - before any credits expire. So any credits you currently have in your account are now valid for an additional 12 months.
Think about it. The 24-month credit expiration makes it even easier to get Award travel. Get there faster by using our Preferred Partners. You've got 2 years to earn the 16 credits you need.
Seat Restrictions and No Blackout Dates on Award Travel
Beginning February 10, 2006, all Awards issued will have no systemwide blackout dates and will be subject to seat restrictions. Restricting the number of seats for Awards helps us maintain our low-fare leadership and keep the program lucrative for you.
Please plan ahead when making your flight reservations as certain holiday or peak travel periods will be in high demand and your desired flight may not be available for Award travel.
Here are a few more things you should know:
Awards issued before February 10, 2006 will have no seat restrictions, but are subject to published blackout dates.
Awards issued on or after February 10, 2006 will have seat restrictions, but no systemwide blackout dates. Members need to be flexible when choosing times and dates to their destinations as certain holiday or peak travel periods will be in high demand and that makes booking Award travel difficult.
Last-minute Award usage will still be allowed based on seat availability.
Awards are still valid for 12 months.
Receiving a Companion Pass still only requires 100 credits within 12 months.
Companion travel will still have no seat restrictions or blackout dates.
