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BNA-WNFan · Jul 3, 08, 1:34 pm

A friend sent this to me based off a survey she received. The end is kind of mangled, I couldn't figure out how to paste a chart:

New Rapid Rewards Program Now we would like to get your opinion of potential changes to Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards Program. This is only hypothetical. It is not a definite change.

Please read the concept below. The next page will allow you to explore further aspects of the program.

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Program

With this program, you would get reward points based on the dollars you spend for travel on Southwest Airlines and the fare type you purchase. (For example, for a $99 flight you could get between approximately 400 and 600 points.) You would also get points for purchases through Southwest's travel and financial partners. Points would not expire as long as you have any type of account activity in the past 18 months.

To redeem reward travel, you could purchase any available fare on Southwest Airlines using your points. The points required for free travel would be directly related to the fare available for the flight, and seats for reward travel would not be limited like they are on other airlines. If you book further in advance, you would have more fare options that require fewer points, just like booking far in advance might enable you to get a lower fare. (For example, it could cost between approximately 4,000 and 6,000 points to redeem a reward for a flight valued at $99, depending on the fares available at the time you book your flight.)

Also, if you get a minimum of 16,000 points or fly a minimum of 15 roundtrips on Southwest Airlines within a 12-month period, you would reach an Elite Status level and be rewarded with special perks when flying Southwest Airlines. Among other amenities, you would receive reserved boarding privileges and get more points every time you fly. (For example, as an Elite Member, you would most likely receive an A boarding pass and get at least 25% bonus points.)

Requirements & Benefits

Those who fly frequently would get bonus points and other benefits.

Cruisers Club
Requirements:
Get 16,000 qualifying points by flying on Southwest Airlines, or fly 15 roundtrips (30 one-ways) within a 12-month period
Bonus Points:
25% bonus points when flying Southwest
Other Benefits:
Automatic priority check-in before your flight to ensure an early boarding group – most likely an A Priority position on standby list (behind Jet-Setters Club and Ascenders Club Members) Priority or Express security lane in airports, where available Express check-in lane at the ticket counter, where available Exclusive phone line when calling Southwest Reservations or Customer Relations 15% discount on points required to redeem reward travel to international destinations

Jet-Setters Club
Requirements:
Get 32,000 qualifying points by flying on Southwest Airlines, or fly 30 roundtrips (60 one-ways) within a 12-month period
Bonus Points:
50% bonus points when flying Southwest
Other Benefits:
All Cruisers Club benefits plus: Priority position on standby list (behind Ascenders Club Members) Free drinks onboard 50% discount on broadband Internet connectivity in-flight 25% discount on points required to redeem reward travel to international destinations

Ascender's Club
Requirements:
Get 42,000 qualifying points by flying on Southwest Airlines, or fly 40 roundtrips (80 one-ways) within a 12-month period
Bonus Points:
100% bonus points when flying Southwest
Other Benefits:
All Cruisers Club and Jet Setters Club benefits plus: Highest priority position on standby list Free broadband Internet connectivity in-flight No blackout dates when redeeming points on Southwest Airlines 30% discount on points required to redeem reward travel to international destinations

Below is a list of 5 flights that you flew with Southwest Airlines with the fare type you selected.

Please review the flights and then select the fare type on the right that you would have purchased for that flight (one-way) had the new Southwest Airlines frequent flyer program you read about been in place.

An approximate $ fare amount that would have been available for that one way flight is shown along with the number of points you would have received .

Note: If you want to know the descriptions of each fare type, click on the fare type.
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5 One Way Flights Reallocate 5 One Way Flights
Fare Type Would Have Purchased
Origin Destination Fare Type Date Refundable Fare
Everyday Fare
Discount Fare

BURBANK NASHVILLE Everyday 28-Sep-07 $291.85
1751 points
$169.7
848 points
N/A

NEW ORLEANS NASHVILLE Discount 17-Sep-07 $96.95
582 points
$60.51
303 points
$55.71
223 points

NASHVILLE NEW ORLEANS Discount 13-Sep-07 $96.59
580 points
$60.34
302 points
$54.96
220 points

LOS ANGELES NASHVILLE Everyday 17-Aug-07 $283.12
1699 points
$169.37
847 points
N/A

NASHVILLE LOS ANGELES Discount 12-Aug-07 $283.67
1702 points
$169.67
848 points
$125.61
502 points

Jul 3, 08, 1:34 pm	#7
BNA-WNFan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BNA Posts: 234	A friend sent this to me based off a survey she received. The end is kind of mangled, I couldn't figure out how to paste a chart: New Rapid Rewards Program Now we would like to get your opinion of potential changes to Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards Program. This is only hypothetical. It is not a definite change. Please read the concept below. The next page will allow you to explore further aspects of the program. Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Program With this program, you would get reward points based on the dollars you spend for travel on Southwest Airlines and the fare type you purchase. (For example, for a $99 flight you could get between approximately 400 and 600 points.) You would also get points for purchases through Southwest's travel and financial partners. Points would not expire as long as you have any type of account activity in the past 18 months. To redeem reward travel, you could purchase any available fare on Southwest Airlines using your points. The points required for free travel would be directly related to the fare available for the flight, and seats for reward travel would not be limited like they are on other airlines. If you book further in advance, you would have more fare options that require fewer points, just like booking far in advance might enable you to get a lower fare. (For example, it could cost between approximately 4,000 and 6,000 points to redeem a reward for a flight valued at $99, depending on the fares available at the time you book your flight.) Also, if you get a minimum of 16,000 points or fly a minimum of 15 roundtrips on Southwest Airlines within a 12-month period, you would reach an Elite Status level and be rewarded with special perks when flying Southwest Airlines. Among other amenities, you would receive reserved boarding privileges and get more points every time you fly. (For example, as an Elite Member, you would most likely receive an A boarding pass and get at least 25% bonus points.) Requirements & Benefits Those who fly frequently would get bonus points and other benefits. Cruisers Club Requirements: Get 16,000 qualifying points by flying on Southwest Airlines, or fly 15 roundtrips (30 one-ways) within a 12-month period Bonus Points: 25% bonus points when flying Southwest Other Benefits: Automatic priority check-in before your flight to ensure an early boarding group – most likely an A Priority position on standby list (behind Jet-Setters Club and Ascenders Club Members) Priority or Express security lane in airports, where available Express check-in lane at the ticket counter, where available Exclusive phone line when calling Southwest Reservations or Customer Relations 15% discount on points required to redeem reward travel to international destinations Jet-Setters Club Requirements: Get 32,000 qualifying points by flying on Southwest Airlines, or fly 30 roundtrips (60 one-ways) within a 12-month period Bonus Points: 50% bonus points when flying Southwest Other Benefits: All Cruisers Club benefits plus: Priority position on standby list (behind Ascenders Club Members) Free drinks onboard 50% discount on broadband Internet connectivity in-flight 25% discount on points required to redeem reward travel to international destinations Ascender's Club Requirements: Get 42,000 qualifying points by flying on Southwest Airlines, or fly 40 roundtrips (80 one-ways) within a 12-month period Bonus Points: 100% bonus points when flying Southwest Other Benefits: All Cruisers Club and Jet Setters Club benefits plus: Highest priority position on standby list Free broadband Internet connectivity in-flight No blackout dates when redeeming points on Southwest Airlines 30% discount on points required to redeem reward travel to international destinations Below is a list of 5 flights that you flew with Southwest Airlines with the fare type you selected. Please review the flights and then select the fare type on the right that you would have purchased for that flight (one-way) had the new Southwest Airlines frequent flyer program you read about been in place. An approximate $ fare amount that would have been available for that one way flight is shown along with the number of points you would have received . Note: If you want to know the descriptions of each fare type, click on the fare type. i60 5 One Way Flights Reallocate 5 One Way Flights Fare Type Would Have Purchased Origin Destination Fare Type Date Refundable Fare Everyday Fare Discount Fare BURBANK NASHVILLE Everyday 28-Sep-07 $291.85 1751 points $169.7 848 points N/A NEW ORLEANS NASHVILLE Discount 17-Sep-07 $96.95 582 points $60.51 303 points $55.71 223 points NASHVILLE NEW ORLEANS Discount 13-Sep-07 $96.59 580 points $60.34 302 points $54.96 220 points LOS ANGELES NASHVILLE Everyday 17-Aug-07 $283.12 1699 points $169.37 847 points N/A NASHVILLE LOS ANGELES Discount 12-Aug-07 $283.67 1702 points $169.67 848 points $125.61 502 points Last edited by nsx; Jul 4, 08 at 10:03 am.. Reason: added line breaks (only)