I am aware that Hilton Points can be redeemed for airline tickets. However, on the Southwest Forum, the discussion of redeeming Hilton Points in exchange for a Southwest airlines ticket has been stated to be not a free ticket, but actually 16 credits, which equates to a free ticket, and thus can be redeemed for a free ticket (see quote below). Is this the method that Hilton uses for redemption for tickets on all airlines, or just Southwest?


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Does anyone know if the southwest award from hilton (ticket) is a voucher or do they actually deposit 16 credits to your southwest account?
Thanks!

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They actually deposit 16 credits into your account. These credits also count toward your "Companion Pass" status. Call Rapid Rewards to confirm, but I believe this information is accurate.