Southwest is overhauling its frequent flyer program. Here's what's changing — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/southwest-is-overhauling-its-frequent-flyer-program-here-s-what-s-changingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Southwest Overhauls Rapid Rewards With New Tiers and Companion Passhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/southwest-is-overhauling-its-frequent-flyer-program-here-s-what-s-changinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/southwest-is-overhauling-its-frequent-flyer-program-here-s-what-s-changing#u131664Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:40:09 +0000Southwest Airlines is completely revamping its Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program, targeting higher-spending travelers with a massive loyalty shake-up set for 2027. The overhaul replaces the current status system with three brand-new elite tiers, introduces international partner airline redemptions, adds new airport lounges called Icon lounges, and alters the requirements for the popular Companion Pass. These adjustments mark a strategic shift for the carrier as it modifies how customers earn elite benefits and rewards.Why it mattersThe changes reflect a broader push by Southwest Airlines to