@eodc514Many people use the cards to purchase travel all of the time and aren't relying on the bonus for any particular decisionmaking. Why would you wait until next January if you were going to be flying a lot from February to December? The bonus is always applicable for points redemption. It's only for people that are strategizing a companion pass that it really matters with the timing. It's actually pretty nice of Southwest to provide the remainder of the year, plus the next calendar year for new earners. One reason for this is that you can plan ahead for the next year instead of earning CP mid-year and then having possibly several months where you will already have your flights booked. Giving you a the next calendar year works well to allow people to plan to use CP.
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06-26-2017
02:06 PM
06-26-2017
02:06 PM
We love the new non-stop flights out of Oakland. We have had good travel experiences with SWA and use it almost exclusively for our trips. The free checked baggage is especially nice.
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05-04-2017
06:15 PM
I see a lot of shorts on the West Coast flights..... Does not bother me or anyone else on the flights as their service is great and their spirit is good..... Relaxed atmosphere helps with stressful flying jitters.
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