How can I find my Southwest Rapid Rewards member number?

Yes, you can use your Southwest points to buy a ticket for someone else. Simply enter the person's name and other information when booking the plane ticket, and use your points as the payment method just like you would when redeeming to pay for your own flight.

How to Use Southwest Points to Buy a Ticket for Someone Else

1. Log into your Southwest Rapid Rewards account on the Southwest website.
2. Use the booking...

The easiest way to earn 50,000 Rapid Rewards points is usually through a credit card sign-up bonus. You can also accumulate points by flying with Southwest, booking hotels and rental cars through partners, or using the Rapid Rewards shopping portal.

How to Earn 50,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards Points

Use a Southwest Co-Branded Credit Card

You could earn a big sign-up bonus—sometimes worth tens of thousands of Rapid Rewards points—if you meet...

To change a Southwest flight reservation:

1. Go to the Southwest Airlines "Change Flight Reservation" page.
2. Input the confirmation number and the first and last name of the person who booked the flight.
3. Check the box next to each flight you want to change.
4. Input the new dates and destinations, then click “Select New Flights.”
5. Look at the available options and select your new flight.
6. Review...