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Southwest Companion Pass Guide: Your Ticket to Free Flights for Family Travel

ByMari

The Southwest Companion Pass is a must-have for anyone who loves to travel with a friend or family member—especially if you’re looking to stretch your budget further. With this pass, a designated companion flies with you for free—you just cover their taxes and fees, which are typically only $5.60 each way on Southwest. As you can see, getting BOGO (buy one, get one) tickets on every flight for the duration of your companion pass can drastically reduce the cost of family vacations.

Family standing in Aloha sign at the Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
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How We Planned Our Hawaii Family Vacation for Almost Free — And How You Can, Too!

ByMari

Aloha! If you’ve been dreaming about taking a Hawaii family vacation but feel held back by the cost, I’ve got great news: you can make that dream a reality by using points and miles! My family traveled to Hawaii this year, visiting both Oahu and Maui, for an unbelievable grand total of only $67.20 in taxes and fees. Yes, you read that right!