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  • Most reward programs will only start from the date you join, so no mileage credit will be given for any travel taken prior to your join date.
  • Southwests Rapid Rewards program doesn't use "miles" to earn rewards, they use flights taken or "credits". Eight roundtrips or 16 one ways in 24 months earn you a roundtrip valid to any of the 60+ destinations they serve. You can also earn credits using their hotel & rent-a-car travel partners or Visa card. Whether or not SWA will apply your past flight(s) to a new Rapid Rewards membership may depend on how long ago you flew. I have seen agents enroll a passenger and back credit a recent flight they took. Call the SWA Rapid Rewards desk at 1-800-248-4377 with your flight specifics and ask.

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