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Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you looking to travel more in 2022 and finally take in a play in the Big Apple or enjoy some fun in the sun with an island vacation? As Omicron cases are decreasing in the country, cities are opening back up in hopes for a brighter year in travel, and Southwest Airlines wants to sweeten up the deal for those who want to get away. Right now, Southwest Airlines are offering an effortless way to earn their coveted Southwest Companion Pass that allows one person to travel with you for (almost) free. You will need to pay for taxes on the waived fare, which can start at low as just $5.60 but can be more depending on your ticket price.
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Travel to the City That Never Sleeps and Save $600 When You Bring a Guest*
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Flights to New York City range from $59-$343 each way, *depending on your location, and if you’re buying two tickets, that can get pretty expensive. However, with the use of your companion pass, your favorite travel partner will practically fly free (you will only have to pay taxes and fees, which are usually around six dollars one-way on domestic flights). That’s some pretty significant savings right there just on the ticket alone. You can use the money that you’re banking for those hard-to-get Hamilton tickets or maybe splurge at that five-star hotel you’ve always wanted to stay at.
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Free Checked Bags Saves You Even More
By flying Southwest, you’ll be saving around another $60 to $70 since Southwest is virtually the only U.S. airline to still offer its fliers two free checked bags on all of their flights without being required to have an elite membership or credit card status.
Book a Trip for Two to a Hawaiian Island and Save Big
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Thinking about finally taking a trip to Hawaii or checking out a new island? Travelers can now fly to four Hawaiian destinations via Southwest Airlines from the mainland, which include:
- Southwest Airlines to Honolulu – Oahu (HNL)
- Southwest Airlines to Kauai – Lihue (LIH)
- Southwest Airlines to Maui – Kahului (OGG)
- Southwest Airlines to Hawaii (the “Big Island” ) – Kona (KOA)
Flight prices vary from $119-$524, *depending on when and where you’re departing from as well as the island you are visiting. If you use your Southwest Companion Pass after purchasing one ticket, you’ll only end up paying the mandatory security fees of $5.60 per way for the second. Can you imagine possibly paying less than $250 for two people to fly to Hawaii? You can use the extra money you are pocketing and go to a luau, or if you and your travel buddy are the adventurous types, you can cross scuba diving off your bucket list.
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Slick Tip: Travelzoo is offering up to 37% off for a three-night stay in a four-star hotel in Waikiki that’s fully refundable just in case something doesn’t work out. A fellow Slickdeals community member shares that at the Beach Comber Hotel, “The amenities, staff, and rooms are exceptional on all fronts, but the location of all Outrigger resorts are also ideal.”
Related: This 4-Star Waikiki Hawaii Hotel Deal is Totaly Worth It
Regardless of where you travel, you will be saving at least a couple of hundred dollars just by using your companion pass — even if it’s only once. With this unique offer, you’ll be able to travel and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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