What is Companion Pass?
Credit Card Glossary · Updated April 2026
A benefit (most commonly from Southwest Airlines) that allows a designated companion to fly with you for free (plus taxes/fees) on any flight. Often considered one of the most valuable rewards benefits, worth thousands of dollars per year for frequent travelers.
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What is Companion Pass?⌄
A benefit (most commonly from Southwest Airlines) that allows a designated companion to fly with you for free (plus taxes/fees) on any flight.
What does Companion Pass mean on a credit card?⌄
A benefit (most commonly from Southwest Airlines) that allows a designated companion to fly with you for free (plus taxes/fees) on any flight. Often considered one of the most valuable rewards benefits, worth thousands of dollars per year for frequent travelers.
What terms are related to Companion Pass?⌄
Closely related concepts include Miles, Award Flight. Each of these helps clarify different aspects of the same topic.
Where does Companion Pass apply?⌄
Companion Pass is a rewards concept. It typically appears in the context of earning and redeeming rewards.
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