On March 4, Southwest Airlines quietly altered its Rapid Rewards earnings structure, significantly reducing the number of points earned for its most affordable fare classes. Passengers purchasing a Wanna Get Away ticket now earn only 2 points per dollar—a steep drop from the previous 6 points per dollar. Similarly, Wanna Get Away Plus customers will now receive 6 points per dollar, down from 10.
Meanwhile, earnings for Anytime fares remain at 10 points per dollar, while Business Select travelers benefit from an increase to 14 points per dollar, up from 12. The changes contradict Southwest’s previous commitment to maintain earning rates. These updates impact travelers nationwide, including major Southwest hubs like Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix.
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