**Quick Guide — Booking & Fare Tips for Southwest**

<p class="lead">A compact primer linking key Triphippies threads about Southwest Airlines — companion passes, booking tricks, fare classes, and card perks.</p>
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<h2>Companion Pass & Booking</h2>
<p>If you travel with a loved one often, the <a href="https://community.triphippies.com/threads/how-to-book-flights-with-southwest-companion-pass.1749/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Southwest Companion Pass</a> thread explains how to register and attach a companion to your reservations — important for maximizing value on round-trips and one-way legs.</p>
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<h2>Multi-City & Multi-Destination Travel</h2>
<p>Southwest doesn’t offer a classic multi-city single-booking tool, but you can build complex itineraries. See tips for <a href="https://community.triphippies.com/threads/does-southwest-airlines-offer-multi-city-flight-bookings.1001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">multi-city flight bookings</a> and a hands-on walkthrough for how to <a href="https://community.triphippies.com/threads/how-can-i-book-a-multi-destination-flight-on-southwest-airlines.997/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">book a multi-destination flight</a> using one-way segments and the Low Fare Calendar.</p>
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<h2>Seating, Fare Classes & Upgrades</h2>
<p>Curious about premium seating? Southwest doesn’t have a traditional <a href="https://community.triphippies.com/threads/does-southwest-have-first-class.1717/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first class</a> cabin; instead, learn about fare buckets and how <a href="https://community.triphippies.com/threads/understanding-southwest-airlines-fare-classes-and-codes.1758/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fare classes and codes</a> work so you can decide whether to buy Business Select or travel in Wanna Get Away.</p>
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<h2>Upgrading to Business Select</h2>
<p>If you want better boarding and more points, this thread explains <a href="https://community.triphippies.com/threads/how-to-upgrade-to-business-select-on-southwest.1766/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how to upgrade to Business Select</a>, when it makes sense, and what benefits you’ll actually receive at the gate.</p>
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<h2>Credit Card Perks</h2>
<p>Some Southwest cards offer boarding and other perks — read about whether you can <a href="https://community.triphippies.com/threads/can-you-get-free-upgraded-boarding-with-southwest-credit-cards.1769/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">get free upgraded boarding with Southwest credit cards</a> and which cards commonly include travel benefits.</p>
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<h2>Fares, Timing & Tricks</h2>
<p>Is it true fares drop closer to departure? See community experiences about <a href="https://community.triphippies.com/threads/do-southwest-flights-get-cheaper-closer-to-the-date.693/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Southwest fares getting cheaper closer to the date</a> and the separate discussion on whether <a href="https://community.triphippies.com/threads/do-southwest-prices-go-down-on-tuesday.919/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">prices go down on Tuesday</a>.</p>
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<h2>Economy Fare Changes</h2>
<p>Southwest occasionally refines its fare structure — this thread on <a href="https://community.triphippies.com/threads/exploring-southwests-economy-and-new-fare-classes.1762/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">economy and new fare classes</a> helps you compare what each fare includes (boarding, refunds, points) so you choose optimally.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:16px;">Tip: when building multi-city trips on Southwest, book one-way legs separately, allow buffer time between independent reservations, and keep confirmations organized in the Southwest app — that minimizes stress if plans change.</p>
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<small>Source: Triphippies forum threads (linked above). This page summarizes community advice — always confirm official policies on Southwest.com before booking.</small>
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