We have had a companion pass since they were first introduced.
Our current pass expires in December 2025.

If the new changes eliminate earning a companion pass from credit card spending, we will be freed from Southwest.
Without a companion pass, Southwest fares are simply not competitive for the routes we routinely fly.
I guess they had to double the fares to gather cash for their stock repurchase.

It's been a nice 30-35 years with WN.