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Hi, Do you know by chance why when i go to book my hotel using my reward point's it wont let me book it starting tonight it wants me to check in 5 day's from now? ... View more

Good, glad they are working on it! That would have to be a very common problem if the issue is the booking date is different than the credit date. It does always state when you book the room that you will earn the points upon completion of the stay, so it should count for the Companion Pass in the year you earn them. Good luck! ... View more

I don’t think the rewards number is needed if I remember correctly.  Also, I used PayPal for the financial transaction.  My card never left my wallet and it was a few clicks in the browser and the app to get it authorized. ... View more

The companion pass points threshold is 110,000 (not 100,000). But otherwise, you are correct. If you are able to earn 110,000 Companion Pass qualifying points before the end of the year, you will receive Companion Pass for the remainder of this year and all of next year.   The best advice is to earn the 110,000 early in a year, so that you earn Companion Pass for all of that year and all of the following year.   But if you would like to take advantage of the points you've already earned in 2017, then your plan is solid. As long as you act quickly. The bonus points are sent to Southwest from Chase a few days after the end of the billing cycle in which you make the $2,000 threshold.    Just remember that you will actually need 110,000.    And that there is a chance that, despite your best efforts, things will not post in 2017, leaving you without a Companion Pass.   Good luck. ... View more

I was afraid of that, well off to plan B.  The posting seems pretty fast with the card for my initial points anyway.  Might prepay tuition or something to get closer.  A couple of unplanned trip will be in order as well as using the card instead of AMEX for the next couple of month.   Thanks. ... View more