Southwest to replace A‑List with Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers in 2027

Southwest Airlines announced that its Rapid Rewards loyalty programme will be overhauled beginning January 1, 2027, retiring the A‑List and A‑List Preferred designations and introducing Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers.

The new Silver tier requires 35,000 Tier Qualifying Points (TQPs) or 25 qualifying one‑way flights and provides one free checked bag, seat selection, priority boarding and a 40% bonus on qualifying flight earnings; Gold requires 65,000 TQPs or 50 flights and adds a second free checked bag, extra‑legroom seats when available and a 60% points‑earning bonus; Platinum requires 140,000 TQPs or 100 flights and grants unlimited Companion Pass trips. Credit‑card holders will earn one TQP per dollar spent on eligible purchases starting in January 2027, and points can be redeemed for rental cars beginning November 2026.