No, you cannot have two people on a Southwest Rapid Rewards account.
Individual Membership Policy
Southwest Rapid Rewards accounts are strictly for individual travelers. The program's design emphasizes personal membership, meaning each person must enroll separately to participate and earn points. This policy ensures that all points and benefits are tied directly to an individual's travel activity.
Here's what that means for Members:
- Separate Enrollment: Every traveler who wishes to earn and redeem Rapid Rewards points must create their own unique account.
- No Point Pooling: Points accumulated in one Member's account cannot be combined, pooled, or merged with points from another Member's account, even if they are family members or traveling companions. This applies universally across all Members.
- Exclusivity for Individuals: The program is specifically designed for individual participation, and corporations, groups, or other entities are generally not eligible to enroll as Members, except under specific approvals from Southwest Airlines.
How Couples or Families Manage Travel
While sharing an account is not permitted, there are practical ways couples or families can manage their travel with Rapid Rewards points:
- Booking for Others: A Rapid Rewards Member can use their accumulated points to book flights for other individuals, including family members or friends. As long as the Member has enough points for the booking, they can designate any traveler(s) for the reservation.
- Point Transfers: While not "pooling," Rapid Rewards does offer a feature to transfer points from one Member's account to another. However, this often comes with a fee and may not always be the most cost-effective solution compared to simply booking a flight for someone else with your own points.
In essence, while you cannot share or combine accounts, individual Members retain the flexibility to use their points to cover travel for others, making it possible to travel together even without a shared account.
