Southwest Airlines has revealed that it’s increasing requirements for Companion Pass, though this seems more about making sure everyone has a co-branded credit card, rather than anything actually making Companion Pass harder to earn.
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Too bad for those that cannot qualify for a co-branded credit card (because they are foreigners living in a foreign country).
...why would you want a Southwest Companion Pass if you were a foreigner living in a foreign country? Southwest primarily has domestic USA routes.
It could be an 'immigrant' living in the great USA.
Which anyone can apply for any cards. The only obstacle is building credit history to get approved.
Klaus said "living in a foreign country." Can't imagine any reason whatsoever for someone living outside of the USA to have a SW card.
Is it best practice to sign up for a SW biz card soon and hit the bonus early in 2023 and then try to sign up for a personal SW card after that to get the companion pass as early in 2023 as possible? Thanks!