Jan 2, 2017, 7:46 am
Last edit by: SkiAdcock
Effective April 1 2017:
"Purchased points, points converted from hotel and car loyalty programs, and e-Rewards, e-Miles, Valued Opinions and Diners Club, points earned from Rapid Rewards program enrollment, tier bonuses, flight bonuses, and partner bonuses (excluding points bonuses earned on the Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase) do not count toward Companion Pass."
"Purchased points, points converted from hotel and car loyalty programs, and e-Rewards, e-Miles, Valued Opinions and Diners Club, points earned from Rapid Rewards program enrollment, tier bonuses, flight bonuses, and partner bonuses (excluding points bonuses earned on the Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase) do not count toward Companion Pass."
Change to Companion Pass qualifying
Jan 5, 2017, 8:29 am
#77
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Kansas City, MO
Programs: Southwest
Posts: 50
I don't think they announced the change on their social media to begin with, so I doubt they'll mention it now. Would be nice to see verification via an update to their policy page, though, along the lines of "Effective 3/31..."
Anyway, I, for one, am very relieved. But they set me back 4 days bc I was really hoping to get the CP before my trip to Cuba next Friday. I wonder if there's any chance of that anymore? Ah well, if not, no big deal.
Anyway, I, for one, am very relieved. But they set me back 4 days bc I was really hoping to get the CP before my trip to Cuba next Friday. I wonder if there's any chance of that anymore? Ah well, if not, no big deal.
Jan 5, 2017, 12:13 pm
#80
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,286
There appears to be no change to the policy of CP being valid through the calendar year following the year earned.
There appears to be no change to Chase RR Visa signup bonus points qualifying for CP, but there's no way to tell if that will continue, and/or at what point that might change.
There appears to be no change to Chase RR Visa signup bonus points qualifying for CP, but there's no way to tell if that will continue, and/or at what point that might change.
Jan 5, 2017, 12:30 pm
#81
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 48
Chase CC bonus counts towards CP
I happened to have a statement close on 1/2/17 and can confirm the 50k point bonus does count towards the CP.
This was before they reversed course on which points are qualified, therefore I would assume these points will continue to count after 3/31.
This was before they reversed course on which points are qualified, therefore I would assume these points will continue to count after 3/31.
Last edited by defjukie; Jan 5, 2017 at 12:31 pm Reason: d
Jan 5, 2017, 2:34 pm
#82
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 480
Hi Gang,
I have 125K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points. Is there anyway I could use that to qualify for a SWA CP? I can transfer them 1-1 at Marriott...but then (if my understanding is correct), I'd still be short the necessary 270K Marriott points needed to get the CP.
Any thoughts?
If I could get 120K SWA points, a CP, and a Marriott stay out of this, I am not opposed to paying some extra cash to get the above.
I appreciate your thoughts!
Purdue
I have 125K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points. Is there anyway I could use that to qualify for a SWA CP? I can transfer them 1-1 at Marriott...but then (if my understanding is correct), I'd still be short the necessary 270K Marriott points needed to get the CP.
Any thoughts?
If I could get 120K SWA points, a CP, and a Marriott stay out of this, I am not opposed to paying some extra cash to get the above.
I appreciate your thoughts!
Purdue
Jan 5, 2017, 2:37 pm
#83
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: St. Louis, MO
Programs: Southwest Companion Pass
Posts: 790
Hi Gang,
I have 125K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points. Is there anyway I could use that to qualify for a SWA CP? I can transfer them 1-1 at Marriott...but then (if my understanding is correct), I'd still be short the necessary 270K Marriott points needed to get the CP.
Any thoughts?
If I could get 120K SWA points, a CP, and a Marriott stay out of this, I am not opposed to paying some extra cash to get the above.
I appreciate your thoughts!
Purdue
I have 125K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points. Is there anyway I could use that to qualify for a SWA CP? I can transfer them 1-1 at Marriott...but then (if my understanding is correct), I'd still be short the necessary 270K Marriott points needed to get the CP.
Any thoughts?
If I could get 120K SWA points, a CP, and a Marriott stay out of this, I am not opposed to paying some extra cash to get the above.
I appreciate your thoughts!
Purdue
Jan 6, 2017, 11:19 am
#84
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SAT
Programs: AA EXP BA Gold, TK Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AS 100K, QR PLT, SAS Gold, IHG Spire, AMR
Posts: 5,898
I was unable to add a companion online to an international trip. This companion was underage.
Can an adult be added to an international trip online as a companion or do all international flights require a call if you want to add a companion?
Can an adult be added to an international trip online as a companion or do all international flights require a call if you want to add a companion?
Jan 6, 2017, 12:18 pm
#85
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 132
Hi Gang,
I have 125K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points. Is there anyway I could use that to qualify for a SWA CP? I can transfer them 1-1 at Marriott...but then (if my understanding is correct), I'd still be short the necessary 270K Marriott points needed to get the CP.
Any thoughts?
If I could get 120K SWA points, a CP, and a Marriott stay out of this, I am not opposed to paying some extra cash to get the above.
I appreciate your thoughts!
Purdue
I have 125K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points. Is there anyway I could use that to qualify for a SWA CP? I can transfer them 1-1 at Marriott...but then (if my understanding is correct), I'd still be short the necessary 270K Marriott points needed to get the CP.
Any thoughts?
If I could get 120K SWA points, a CP, and a Marriott stay out of this, I am not opposed to paying some extra cash to get the above.
I appreciate your thoughts!
Purdue
So 30k Starwood for $1050 plus 18.5k Starwood gift points for $647.50 would yield 48.5k Starwood or 145.5k Marriott points combined with your 125k Chase points would give you enough Marriott points at a cost of $1697.50 dollars. Doable but is it worth it?