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✈️ Southwest Just Launched Its Best Companion Pass Offer Yet — Plus Lounge Wars, Alaska Cuts & a Transfer Bonus Expiring Soon
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- Miles & Points Daily Podcast
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- Jun 3, 2026
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Summary
Southwest has dropped a massive 90,000-point sign-up bonus on its Priority Card that could get you tantalizingly close to the coveted Companion Pass — but you'll need to act strategically. Alaska Airlines is making a painful cut to its Saver fare earning, while also hiking partner award booking fees by 60%, though one card can save you from that hit. A limited-time 25% transfer bonus on Amex Membership Rewards to Air France KLM Flying Blue is live through June 30, making now a prime moment for Europe trip planners to make their move. The lounge wars are heating up with Nashville International putting out a massive bid, a second Delta One Lounge coming to LAX, and a stunning new Alaska Lounge now open in Portland. Rounding things out, Virgin Atlantic has completed free Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire A350 fleet, and there are several juicy targeted Amex Offers plus a Wyndham summer promo worth registering for now. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Free Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten