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Any updates to these tool schedules?  Getaway and Route Map?   I want to plan trips to Latin America or the Caribbean, but I have spent hours guessing, does SW fly to Grand Cayman Island, is it seasonal, do I have to fly across the country first to get a connection.  I have that same question for all of your other destinations.       This tool is such a necessity.  Help us be the frequent flyers/customers you want us to be.     ... View more

My husband and I travel often. We get TSA pre most of the time. What a bummer when we don't. I'm thinking about appying for TSA pre for $85, but so far haven't found the need. We are approved about 9 out of 10 flights. ... View more

@eodc514Many people use the cards to purchase travel all of the time and aren't relying on the bonus for any particular decisionmaking. Why would you wait until next January if you were going to be flying a lot from February to December?   The bonus is always applicable for points redemption. It's only for people that are strategizing a companion pass that it really matters with the timing.    It's actually pretty nice of Southwest to provide the remainder of the year, plus the next calendar year for new earners. One reason for this is that you can plan ahead for the next year instead of earning CP mid-year and then having possibly several months where you will already have your flights booked. Giving you a the next calendar year works well to allow people to plan to use CP. ... View more