7 Benefits of Flying Southwest With Kids

Today’s post comes from Ross Loehr, a traveling father of two.

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”  Besides being a quote from the famous Charles Dickens novel, it often sums up the travel experience with children in tow.  When flying with kids you hope to use JUST the first half of the quote to describe your experience.  Southwest Airlines does this for families in multiple ways and I’ll share my top 7.

Companion Pass and Earning Points

This awesome benefit allows you to book Buy One, Get One flights with a travel partner for 2 calendar years. Once you earn the pass, you can book a flight with points (plus taxes and fees starting at $5.60 each way) and then add your companion at no charge…