Guides
How the points actually work
Evergreen explainers you can follow start to finish — earning structure, transfer timing, and award booking without the guesswork.
September 9, 2026
How to Navigate the 5/24 Rule
If you have just heard the term 5/24 and have no idea what it means, start here. It is the one rule that decides the order you open cards in — and getting the order right early saves you a lot of missed offers later.
Read itAugust 25, 2026
How the Southwest Companion Pass Actually Works
The Companion Pass lets one person fly with you for taxes only, on every Southwest flight you book. Here is the qualifying math, the timing trick, and what it is really worth for a family.
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