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  The Companion Pass Is Changing: What to Do Before Dec 31 Posted: Oct 15, 2026   If the Southwest Companion Pass has been on your someday list, someday is now. Southwest just announced that starting January 1, 2027, credit card welcome bonuses will no longer count toward the pass. That's the shortcut almost all of us have used to earn it, and this loophole is closing soon. What's changing on January 1, 2027 The old Companion Pass qualifying points retire after December 31, 2026. Starting in 2027, Southwest is moving to tier qualifying points. Here's the before and after: Through Dec 31, 2026 Starting Jan 1, 2027 Unlimited Companion Pass 135,000 qualifying points or 100 one-way flights 140,000 tier points or 100 one-way flights Card welcome bonuses Count Don't count Referral bonuses, anniversary points, partner points Count Don't count Everyday card spend Counts Counts ($1 = 1 tier point) Paid Southwest flights Count Count New smaller tier None 3 companion trips at ...

The Ink Cash and Ink Unlimited Eligibility Rules, Explained These two cards are still some of the best no-annual-fee business cards out there. Consider this your one-stop guide to how eligibility actually works today, how it compares to the rest of the Ink and Sapphire lineup. First, a Quick Refresher on Why These Cards Are So Good The Ink Cash and Ink Unlimited have been staples of our strategy for a reason. $0 annual fee, a genuinely great welcome bonus, and a little loophole that makes them punch way above their weight: No annual fee — this is as good as it gets! A strong welcome bonus labeled as ‘cash back ’ but can easily be turned into points. The combine trick — pair either card with a Chase Sapphire Preferred®, Sapphire Reserve®, Sapphire Reserve® for Business, or Ink Business Preferred®, and that "cash back" instantly becomes fully transferable Chase Ultimate Rewards® points. A $750 bonus becomes 75,000 UR points you can move to Hyatt, United, Southwest, and more. ...

American Express American Express cards can feel overwhelming. Personal or business. Gold or Platinum. Points and perks. This guide simplifies it so you can build a smart Amex strategy without wasting annual fees or missing valuable benefits. At its core, Amex is powerful for families because Membership Rewards® points are flexible. And we love flexible, transferable points! The airline partners are fantastic and offer opportunities for both domestic and international air travel. While Amex has many airline partners, the hotel partners are limited. Of those three hotel chains, I prefer Hilton simply for the value. The transfer rate to Hilton is 1 Amex point: 2 Hilton points. This means that your Amex points go twice as far with Hilton. Additionally, if you hold the Amex Platinum (personal or business), you receive automatic Hilton Gold status. Hilton offers a Fifth Night Free benefit on standard room reward bookings for members with this elite status. In addition to this perk, you als...