Southwest Revamps Rapid Rewards. More Free Seats or Not?

Southwest had quite the fan following.  Many travelers love their operation and they have quite the presence in Orlando.  Lots of WDW visitors come in on a Southwest jet. Loyalists are members of the Rapid Rewards program where you earn "credits" toward free flights.

Changes were rumored to be coming and yesterday, Southwest announced the New Rapid Rewards Program effective March 1.

Summing up what's new:

• Now you earn "points" instead of credits for every dollar you spend
• Any seat is available on any plane at any time.  No blackouts.
• Points don't expire. Ever.
• The amount of points you earn depends on the number of dollars you spend on your fare.

Lower fares require fewer points.

If you still have credits, don't worry - they are still there and you can still use them.

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