Category Archives: Air Tran

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Southwest Companion Pass

I wrote about the Southwest Companion Pass in November and explained what a terrific deal it is because you can book flights on Southwest using points or cash and then add your companion for close to free (up to $5 security fee per 1-way)!

You need to earn 110,000 Companion Pass qualifying points within 1 calendar year (January 1 to December 31st).  However, the 50,000 point bonus from the Chase Southwest credit cards are currently counting towards the companion pass (though this could change at any time).

Using your companion pass

I wrote earlier on how to make a Southwest Companion Pass Booking.  But now Southwest has completed linking their reservation networks with the Air Tran reservation networks.  So you CAN book Air Tran flights from the Southwest website using either cash or Southwest points for travel after April 14, 2013.

Air Tran Route Map

The even better news is that you can use your Southwest Companion pass for flights on Air Tran, including those to San Juan, Puerto Rico.  You also get 2 free checked bags on the Air Tran flights provided you booked them those Air Tran flights on the Southwest website. Continue reading →

Disclosure:  Emily and I get a referral for the links to the Chase Southwest Premier personal card and to the Chase Air Tran card as of the post publication date, but not to the other Southwest cards.  Emily & I are always to grateful to readers who use our link.]

Link:  How to Fly Free for Two Years on Southwest

The Southwest website suggests that links to the 50,000 point Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier card & the Chase Air Tran credit card with 32 credits by will end soon.

I don’t know if the non-affiliate offer will disappear as well (I’d guess not, but I don’t have any inside information).  But I wouldn’t worry about applying for the Southwest card now if you didn’t already plan on applying for it.

That said, it is rare to see all 4 Southwest cards offer the 50,000 point bonus at the same time, so if you’re looking for a specific card (Plus vs. Premier etc.), it could be best to evaluate your options. Continue reading →

[Emily & I do not earn a referral for the links to the Chase Air Tran credit card in this post as on the date the post was published.]

View From the Wing writes that the 32 credit Chase Air Tran offer is now available publicly.

I wrote about the targeted version of this offer previously.  But the public version is good news because we can sign-up for the new Air Tran card before it disappears after the merger with Southwest is complete!

Emily got the Barlcays Air Tran card last year when it offered 16 credits, the highest bonus I’ve seen, last year.  The current offer is for twice the number of Air Tran credits as the best previous offer. Continue reading →