Donate $25 or
more to select nonprofit organizations, earn 10 Rapid Rewards
points per dollar, and Southwest Airlines will match the number of
points in the nonprofit's account
DALLAS, Dec. 1, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV)
announced the Points for a Purpose Holiday Promotion offering Rapid
Rewards® Members a special incentive to increase their
giving impact by donating to select nonprofits starting
Dec. 1, 2023, and running through
Dec. 14, 2023. This promotion allows
Customers to donate cash to one of the airline's nonprofit partners
while earning points—Customers can earn 10 Rapid Rewards points for
every dollar* donated, and Southwest® will match the
number of points in the nonprofit's account.
Members can learn more by visiting
Southwest.com/points-for-purpose. The following
categories and nonprofits are included in this promotion:
Life-changing Transportation
- Honor Flight Network: Celebrates America's veterans by inviting
them to share in a day of honor at the nation's memorials.
- Make-A-Wish: Creates life-changing wishes for children with
critical illnesses.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Canine Companions for Independence: Provides the gift of
independence to children, adults, and veterans with disabilities
through expertly trained service dogs.
- Guide Dogs of America l Tender Loving Canines: Transforms
lives through partnerships with service dogs.
Education
- Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA): Increases access to higher education
for APIA students through
scholarships, programs, research, advocacy, and
partnerships.
- Hispanic Heritage Foundation: Focuses on education, workforce,
social impact, and innovation through the lens of cultural
leadership.
Human Trafficking Awareness
- Rescue America: Exists to rescue, revive, and empower the
sexually exploited through a 24/7 hotline and emergency
response.
Disaster and Crisis Response
- Airlink: Works with aviation and logistics partners to provide
free transport and logistical solutions to a network of over 200
NGOs responding to rapid-onset disasters and other humanitarian
crises around the globe.
- American Red Cross: Prevents and alleviates human suffering in
the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and
the generosity of donors.
- Team Rubicon: Mobilizes veterans to serve global communities
before, during, and after disasters and crises.
"This promotion is an opportunity for us to partner with our
Customers and Employees in support of nonprofit organizations that
are making a difference," said Laurie
Barnett, Vice President Corporate Reputation at Southwest
Airlines. "We know our Customers love the Rapid Rewards Program and
the holidays are a great time to put purpose behind giving."
Southwest Airlines® invests in community
partnerships that drive community impact. Through the Points for a
Purpose Program, Customers can donate their Rapid Rewards
points yearlong to nonprofit partners to support mission-related
travel needs for life-changing transportation, mental health and
wellbeing, education, human trafficking awareness, and disaster and
crisis response. Southwest applauds these organizations and their
relentless commitment to serving its communities. For more about
Southwest's corporate responsibility efforts, visit
Southwest.com/communityoutreach.
*Rapid Rewards account information required. Points will be
reflected in your Rapid Rewards account within 45 days after a
donation has been made. Maximum earn limit of 10,000 points. Rapid
Rewards bonus points do not count toward A-List, A-List Preferred,
or Companion Pass qualification. Valid 12/1 – 12/14/2023. All Rapid
Rewards rules/regulations apply and can be found
at Southwest.com/rrterms.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most
admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and
Hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries. Southwest took
flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable,
and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying
nonstop within the United States
than any other airline1. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first
corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of
no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering
its more than 74,0002 People to deliver
unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a
passionate loyalty among more than 126 million Customers carried in
2022. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity
and 47 consecutive years3 of profitability
for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest leverages a
unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world
including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put
communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting
Southwest.com/citizenship. As the airline with Heart,
Southwest has set a goal to work toward achieving net zero carbon
emissions by 2050. Southwest has also set near-term targets and a
three-pillar strategy to achieve its environmental goals. Learn
more by visiting Southwest.com/planet.
1Based on U.S. Dept. of
Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey
since Q1 2021
2Fulltime-equivalent
active Employees
31973-2019 annual
profitability
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