As a Rapid Rewards® A-List Member, you will enjoy:
- Seating benefit1
- You will be able to select a Preferred2 or Standard seat at the time of booking, when available. Plus, you can choose an Extra Legroom seat3 within 48 hours of departure, if available, at no additional cost.
- Boarding benefit4
- You and up to eight Passengers on your reservation will be assigned Group 1.
- Your first checked bag free5
- 25% earning bonus on all qualifying flights6
- Same-day standby (taxes and fees may apply)7
- Tier Customers can take advantage of same-day standby, even with Basic fares. You may add your name to the standby list with a Southwest Customer Service Gate Agent at the airport or list yourself on our Southwest app or mobile web 60 minutes (for domestic flights) or 90 minutes (for international flights) ahead of your flight’s original departure.
- Priority Lane and Express Lanes (where available)
- Priority phone support
1Basic fares will be assigned a seat at check-in with the exception of A-List Preferred and A-List Members as well as some Rapid Rewards® Credit Cardmembers who may choose a seat at time of booking, if available. Extra Legroom seats have a few more inches of legroom and are located at the front of the cabin and exit rows. Preferred seats have standard legroom and are near the front of the cabin. Standard seats also have standard legroom but are in the back of the cabin. When purchased separately, seat cancellations are not permitted unless you cancel the flight altogether, and seat is only refundable when exchanged for a higher priced seat. Seat exchanges are permitted; price difference may apply. Learn more.
2Preferred Seat Selection at Booking: When available, A-List Members will be able to select a Preferred or a Standard seat at the time of booking, or up to minutes prior to a flight's scheduled local departure time. If no Preferred or Standard seat is available, A-List Members will be assigned a seat in accordance with the fare rules of the ticket purchased. When available, A-List Members will be able to select Preferred or Standard seats for up to 8 additional Passengers on the same reservation as the A-List Member, allowing for a total of 9 Preferred or Standard seats. If the A-List Member is removed from the reservation and there is no tier Rapid Rewards® Member or primary Cardmember with the same or greater seating benefits, all seating selections for that reservation will be released and seats will be assigned in accordance with the fare rules of the ticket purchased. Benefits may not apply on itineraries booked with partner airlines. A-List Members should allow up to 14 days for tier status to be updated in their Rapid Rewards account to be eligible for this benefit. Any changes to Rapid Rewards account status, tier status, or credit card status between booking date and travel date may impact benefit eligibility on day of travel.
3Extra Legroom Seat Upgrade at 48 Hours Prior to Departure: When available, A-List Members will be able to upgrade to an Extra Legroom seat within 48 hours prior to flight departure for themselves and up to 8 additional Passengers on the same reservation, allowing for a total of 9 Extra Legroom seats. If the A-List Member is removed from the reservation and there is no tier Rapid Rewards® Member or primary Cardmember with the same or greater seating benefits, all seating selections for that reservation will be released and seats will be assigned in accordance with the fare rules of the ticket purchased. Benefits may not apply on itineraries booked with partner airlines. A-List Members should allow up to 14 days for tier status to be updated in their Rapid Rewards account to be eligible for this benefit. Rapid Rewards account and A-List status must be open and in good standing when selecting a Preferred or Standard seat. If your Rapid Rewards account or A-List status is closed or not in good standing before or at the time of travel, the seat selection will be released.
4Boarding group is based on the fare bundle, Tier and/or Credit Cardmember status, seat type, and location in the cabin. Seats included in the fare bundle are based on availability. Rapid Rewards® A-List Preferred Members board before Group 1, A-List Members board in Group 1, and Rapid Rewards® Credit Cardmembers board no later than Group 5.
5Bag fees apply to Basic, Choice, and Choice Preferred fares. Choice Extra fares and Rapid Rewards® A-List Preferred Members receive their first and second checked bags for free. A-List Members and Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers only receive their first checked bag for free. Checked bag benefits do not apply on flights booked with a partner carrier. Weight and size limits apply. Additional allowances, benefits, and/or exceptions may apply. Learn more.
6Points can be earned from (a) Qualifying Flights (defined below) operated by Southwest®, (b) qualifying purchases with our Rapid Rewards® partners, or (c) Getaways by Southwest™ vacation bookings. "Qualifying Flights" include flights operated by Southwest Airlines® and paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers®, gift cards, vacation travel credits, or flight credits and those paid with Cash + Points. NOTE: With a Cash + Points booking, points are earned only on the portion of the base fare that is paid with dollars. Qualifying Flights exclude reward flights, charter flights, nonrevenue travel, and Companion Pass® travel. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/rrterms.
7You can list for same-day standby on an earlier flight via a Southwest® Customer Service Agent at the airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You must request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original scheduled flight or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web, your name must be added 60 minutes (for domestic flights) or 90 minutes (for international flights) ahead of your flight's original scheduled departure. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes, but refunds will be provided. You will receive a message based on the contact preference selected during booking if you are cleared on the flight.
