Southwest Airlines

Editor's Review

Embark on a seamless travel experience with the Southwest Airlines app! 🚀 Designed to make your journey as smooth as possible, this app offers everything you need right at your fingertips. From booking flights to inflight entertainment, Southwest has you covered.

Super-Fast Shopping & Booking: 🛍️ Book your next trip in just a few quick taps! The app allows you to use stored credit cards or PayPal® for even faster transactions. No more wasting time filling out forms – get your flight booked in seconds!

Everything You Need to Travel: ℹ️ Stay updated with real-time information displayed right on your home screen. Check gate details, boarding positions, and flight status effortlessly. Never miss an update with all the essential details available at a glance.

Boarding Pass on the Go: 🎫 Get mobile boarding passes for all passengers 24 hours in advance. Southwest passes feature rich color and bold font, making it easy to see your Gate and Boarding Position. Quickly find your Flight Number, Confirmation Number, Boarding Time, Tier Status, and TSA Pre-Check details. Plus, add your Mobile Boarding Passes to Google Pay for extra convenience!

Travel Funds: 💰 Now you can use Flight Credits, Southwest LUV Vouchers, and Gift Cards when changing your flight in the app. Unused Southwest® Flight Credits automatically appear when you tap ‘View Funds’ within ‘My Account’, making it easier to manage your travel budget.

Inflight Entertainment: 🎬 Enjoy free live TV, music from iHeartRadio, on-demand TV episodes, and movies via the Inflight Entertainment Portal. Stay entertained throughout your flight, but remember, this is only available on WiFi-enabled aircraft and may have restrictions on international flights. 🌍

Live Chat: 💬 Need help? Contact Customer Representatives through Live Chat by scrolling down to Contact Us in the navigation drawer and tapping “Chat”. Get instant support whenever you need it.

Airport Pickup and Drop-off: 🚗 Partnering with Lyft®, the app helps you request a ride with estimated arrival times and prices. If you prefer rental cars, you can book those directly in the app too!

Cars, Hotels, and Vacations: 🏨 Book all your travel needs quickly and efficiently through the app. Plan your entire trip from start to finish without switching between multiple platforms.

Earn Rewards When You Travel: 🌟 Sign up for Rapid Rewards® and earn points on your flights. Forgot to add your number during booking? No problem! Add it after booking and still earn points. Use these points to purchase more flights and enjoy even more travel adventures!

Features

• Book flights in a few easy steps

• Check in, change, or cancel flights

• Add extras like EarlyBird Check-In

• Access gate information and flight status

• Use Flight Credits and Southwest LUV Vouchers

• Enjoy free live TV and music inflight

• Contact Customer Representatives via Live Chat

• Request a Lyft or rent a car

• Book cars, hotels, and vacations

• Earn Rapid Rewards points on flights

Pros

• Super-fast shopping & booking

• Mobile boarding passes for all passengers

• Earn rewards when you travel

Cons

• Inflight Entertainment only on WiFi-enabled aircraft

• Live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available on international flights