Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has introduced its latest promotion on purchased points, with different members being eligible for different offers. The best offer is for up to a 50% discount, which could be an opportunity to buy points for 1.5 cents each.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig4 Aug
Southwest Airlines has just introduced an incredibly generous promotion, which we see several times per year. With this, you can earn a promotional Companion Pass after booking a single roundtrip ticket, and that could be a great deal.
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Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has introduced its latest promotion on purchased points, with different members being eligible for different offers. The best offer is for up to a 50% discount, which could be an opportunity to buy points for 0.5 cents each.
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