{"id":5976,"date":"2023-11-20T17:55:11","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T17:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mer.tours\/how-my-southwest-priority-card-pays-for-itself-in-just-four-flights-a-year\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T17:55:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T17:55:12","slug":"how-my-southwest-priority-card-pays-for-itself-in-just-four-flights-a-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/how-my-southwest-priority-card-pays-for-itself-in-just-four-flights-a-year\/","title":{"rendered":"How my Southwest Priority card pays for itself in just four flights a year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>I have to come clean before we get into this: Flying <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/southwest-airlines\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Southwest Airlines<\/a> isn&#8217;t exactly my favorite travel experience. From setting a check-in alarm to avoid that dreaded C group to the awkward <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-seats-southwest-airlines-boarding-process\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">open seating<\/a> interactions, it&#8217;s not exactly my cup of tea.<\/p>\n<p>That said, sometimes the fares or nonstop routes from my home in Pittsburgh are too good to pass up. And for me, the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/southwest-rapid-rewards-priority-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Priority Credit Card<\/a><\/span> makes those trips infinitely more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>This card also <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/tpg-award-winners-2023\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">just won Best Airline Cobranded Credit Card<\/a> at the 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TPG Awards<\/a>, so let&#8217;s get into why I \u2014 and a lot of you, too \u2014 think it&#8217;s worth it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6796875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/1025ZN_0256MW-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/1025ZN_0256MW-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/1025ZN_0256MW-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/1025ZN_0256MW-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/1025ZN_0256MW-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/1025ZN_0256MW-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/1025ZN_0256MW-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/1025ZN_0256MW-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/1025ZN_0256MW-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Sometimes I can&#8217;t pass up a Pittsburgh to Orlando nonstop flight. MARIAH WILD\/WALT DISNEY WORLD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"4-free-upgraded-boardings\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">4 free upgraded boardings<\/h2>\n<p>You know those coveted A1 to A15 boarding positions? Sure, you could pay for a pricier Business Select fare, but the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/southwest-rapid-rewards-priority-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Southwest Priority card<\/a><\/span> will reimburse you for up to four upgraded boardings per year, which bump you up into those prime positions when paying the more affordable Anytime and Wanna Get Away fares.<\/p>\n<p>Four upgrades are perfect for someone like me who only flies Southwest a few times a year. Southwest says pricing starts at $30 each, but in my experience, I&#8217;ve almost always seen them at the $40 mark \u2014 meaning this benefit alone adds up to $160 in value per year for me, already exceeding the card&#8217;s $149 annual fee.<\/p>\n<p>These upgrades are also <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/southwest-online-upgrades\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">easier than ever to redeem<\/a>. Back in the day, you could only redeem them at the airport, but now, you can buy upgraded boarding on the Southwest app or website right after you check in at the 24-hour mark. Yes, you&#8217;ll still want to set that alarm because upgraded boarding isn&#8217;t always available, and with the easier redemption, they tend to go a bit faster than before.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"annual-travel-credit-and-anniversary-points\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Annual travel credit and anniversary points<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also get an annual $75 Southwest travel credit each year and 7,500 bonus <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<\/a> points on your card anniversary. Based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TPG&#8217;s monthly valuations<\/a>, those anniversary points are worth $105.<\/p>\n<p>So, when you add up the $75 credit, the 7,500 bonus points and the four upgraded boardings, you end up with roughly $340 in value each year, more than double the annual fee.<\/p>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/southwest-rapid-rewards-priority-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority card<\/a><\/span> also has a few incentives if you&#8217;re chasing <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-southwest-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Southwest A-List status<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-use-southwest-companion-pass\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Companion Pass<\/a>. You&#8217;ll earn 1,500 tier-qualifying points for every $5,000 you spend on the card starting January 2024 (which is <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/southwest-rapid-rewards-a-list-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">significantly improved<\/a> from the $10,000 spend needed for the same tier-qualifying points in 2023). The card also gives you an annual boost of 10,000 Companion Pass-qualifying points.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/earn-southwest-companion-pass-new-year\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to quickly earn the Southwest Companion Pass<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bonus-categories\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bonus categories<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/southwest-rapid-rewards-priority-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Southwest Priority card<\/a><\/span> has a few spending categories where you&#8217;ll earn bonus Rapid Rewards points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 points per dollar spent on Southwest purchases, including flights, items you buy inflight, gift cards and Southwest Vacations packages<\/li>\n<li>2 points per dollar spent on Rapid Rewards hotel and rental car partners<\/li>\n<li>2 points per dollar spent on local transit and commuting category purchases<\/li>\n<li>2 points per dollar spent on internet, cable and phone services, as well as select streaming services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While these might help if you&#8217;re shooting for A-List status, I generally rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best-travel-cards-bonus-category\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">other cards<\/a> I have to maximize earnings in these categories. I also like to book hotel and rental cars directly to avoid cancellation or change issues.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/10\/Southwest-Priority_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/10\/Southwest-Priority_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/10\/Southwest-Priority_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/10\/Southwest-Priority_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/10\/Southwest-Priority_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/10\/Southwest-Priority_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/10\/Southwest-Priority_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/10\/Southwest-Priority_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/10\/Southwest-Priority_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">JOHN GRIBBEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"save-money-inflight-and-through-chase\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Save money inflight and through Chase<\/h2>\n<p>Two other smaller perks serve as the icing on the cake.<\/p>\n<p>First, you&#8217;ll get 25% back on inflight purchases. I&#8217;ve seen this statement credit post on Southwest inflight Wi-Fi purchases, lowering the effective cost from $8 to $6.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, I&#8217;ve frequently found solid <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/chase\/full-guide-to-chase-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Offers<\/a> targeted to my <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/southwest-rapid-rewards-priority-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Southwest Priority card<\/a><\/span>, including cash-back offers on Southwest purchases. The offer I&#8217;m currently targeted for gives 5% cash back on Southwest purchases of $50 or more (up to $20), and a previous offer provided up to 10% cash back. I&#8217;ve also cashed in on Chase Offers for restaurants like First Watch, plus Instacart and gas purchases.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>You may think airline-cobranded cards only make sense if you&#8217;re super loyal to that airline. However, with the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/southwest-rapid-rewards-priority-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card<\/a><\/span>, you don&#8217;t have to be. Even flying Southwest only a few times a year can more than cover the annual fee. By having the card, I&#8217;m able to make those trips a little more enjoyable along the way.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airlines\/southwest-airlines\/reviews\/southwest-priority-credit-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Official application link: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/southwest-rapid-rewards-priority-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have to come clean before we get into this: Flying Southwest Airlines isn&#8217;t exactly my favorite travel experience. From setting a check-in alarm to avoid that dreaded C group to the awkward open seating interactions, it&#8217;s not exactly my cup of tea. That said, sometimes the fares or nonstop routes from my home in 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From setting a check-in alarm to avoid that dreaded C group to the awkward open seating interactions, it&#8217;s not exactly my cup of tea. 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