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Fall 2008


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Rapid News
  • Rapid Rewards is truly rewarding!
  • Need more ways to get credit? You can with Avis and Thrifty.
  • Keep your cash onboard our flights!

Partner Perks
  • Get up to 16 credits and a low introductory APR with the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Visa® Cards!
  • Fall means double credit and great savings with Alamo!
  • Double credit and up to 40% off with Avis!
  • Get double, triple, or quadruple credit with Budget.
  • Fall in LUV with Dollar's double credit offer.
  • Hertz gives you a choice of double or triple credit.
  • Turn your fall retreat into a double credit treat with the Hilton Family of Hotels.
  • R & R has double meaning with Priority Club® Rewards.
  • BOO-k smart. Receive double credit at Thrifty.

Online News
  • Check your A-List status at MySouthwest.

Need more reasons to shop? Get up to 16 credits and a low introductory APR with the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Visa® cards!





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Turn your holiday shopping into Rapid Reward credits! The Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Visa Signature card and Visa Signature Business card make receiving Rapid Rewards credits toward free roundtrip flights faster than ever! Receive 8 credits the first time you use your card, plus up to 8 more when you make a balance transfer!* That's up to 16 credits—enough for a free roundtrip flight!

At the same time, enjoy a very special introductory APR of 0% for up to six months on your purchases and balance transfers*. Plus, you'll get Reward Dollars toward Rapid Rewards credits every time you make a purchase with the card, including Double Reward Dollars on Southwest Airlines flight purchases, Southwest Airlines Vacations package purchases, and Rapid Rewards Preferred Hotel and Rental Car Partner purchases. And to top it all, you'll also receive two Rapid Rewards credits every year on your Cardmember anniversary and quarterly special offers available only to Cardmembers!

What are you waiting for?

  • Apply now for the Rapid Rewards Visa Signature Card.

  • Small Business Owner? Apply for the Rapid Rewards Visa Signature Business Card.

*Please click on the “Apply” links for more information and complete details. The Rapid Rewards Award is free, but travel is subject to the government-imposed September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per roundtrip. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply.

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Fall means double credit and great savings with Alamo!



Alamo


Besides cooler weather, football games, autumn colors, and the anticipation of the holidays, Alamo gives you another reason to enjoy the fall season. For a limited time, you will receive double Rapid Rewards credit (one credit instead of the standard 0.5 credit per rental) when you rent a compact or larger vehicle for two or more days in the U.S. or Canada. Plus, you can save up to 25% off or the best rate available.

For reservations, visit southwest.com, alamo.com, or call 1-800-462-5266. Be sure to enter Corporate ID/Rate 7013947 when reserving your vehicle and provide your Rapid Rewards account number. Offer valid through January 8, 2009.

Terms and Conditions: Renter must meet standard age, driver, and credit requirements. Rates higher for drivers under age 25. An advance reservation is required. Offer valid through January 8, 2009. Blackout dates may apply. Offer may not be used with any other promotion or offer. Frequent Flyer Surcharge of $2.00 per rental may apply. Offer valid at participating U.S. locations, except the New York Metropolitan area and San Jose, California. Reservations for rentals picked up in Canada cannot be made on southwest.com. Any changes to the reservation may disqualify Member from promotion. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for credits to post. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply.

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Feast on this. Double credit and up to 40% off with Avis!



Avis


The holiday spread isn't the only thing to look forward to this season. From now until March 31, 2009, you can get double credit and save up to 40% off of on an Avis rental of three days or longer. Rather than the standard 0.5 credit, you'll get one credit per qualifying rental. This offer is valid on all car groups at any participating Avis airport location in the United States.

For reservations, book online at southwest.com, avis.com, or call Avis at 1-800-331-1212. When booking on southwest.com, please enter K024701 in the Corporate/ID Rate field to receive double credit and earn up to 40% off your rental. Be sure to provide your Rapid Rewards account number at the time of reservation or checkin to receive your credits.

Terms and conditions: Double credit offer is valid until March 31, 2009 on qualifying rentals at participating Avis airport locations in the United States. Offer valid on weekend and weekly rates with a minimum 3-day rental length on all Avis car classes. Please mention AWD number K024701 and provide Rapid Rewards account number at time of rental or checkin to receive bonus credits. An advance reservation is required. Offer may not be used with any other promotion or offer. Taxes, concession recovery fees, vehicle license recovery fee, customer facility charges ($10/contract in CA), and fuel charges are extra. Optional items such as LDW ($28.99/day or less except in Louisiana $49.99/day) and other surcharges may apply and are extra. Offer is subject to vehicle availability at the time of rental and may not be available on some rates at some times, including some online rates at Avis.com. Car rental return restrictions may apply. Offer subject to change without notice. Holiday and other blackout periods may apply. Renter must meet Avis age, driver, and credit requirements. Minimum rental age may vary by location. An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years old. Frequent Flyer surcharge of up to $1.00 per day may apply. Mileage accrual structure subject to change. Rental must begin by March 31, 2009. Any changes to the reservation may disqualify Member from promotion. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for credits to post. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply.

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Look what the wind blew in! A Budget offer that will knock you off your feet.



Budget


As a Rapid Rewards Member, you can get double credit on rentals of two days, triple credit on rentals of three consecutive days or more, or quadruple credit on rentals of three consecutive days or more when you rent a Where2 Navigation unit. Plus, you can also save up to 40% off your rentals. So hold on to your hats and take advantage of these Budget offers today.

For double credit, you will receive one credit instead of the standard 0.5 credit per qualifying rental; for triple credit, you will receive 1.5 credits per qualifying rental; and for quadruple credit, you will receive two credits per qualifying rental. This offer is valid on all car groups at any participating Budget airport location in the U.S. through March 31, 2009.

For reservations, book online at southwest.com, budget.com, or call Budget at 1-800-BUDGET-7. Make sure to reference coupon MUAZ080 for double credit, MUAZ087 for triple credit and MUAZ108 for quadruple credit. When booking on southwest.com, please enter the appropriate coupon code in the Promotional Code field and U072700 in the Corporate/ID Rate field, to earn up to  40% off. Be sure to provide your Rapid Rewards account number at the time of rental to receive your credits.

Terms & Conditions: Double credit offer is valid through March 31, 2009 on qualifying rentals of two days, triple credit offer is valid through March 31, 2009 on qualifying rentals of three or more days and quadruple credit offer is valid through March 31, 2009 on qualifying rentals of three or more days when you rent a Where2 Navigation unit at participating Budget airport locations in the U.S. where Southwest flies. Must use Coupon Number MUAZ080 on double credit offer, Coupon Number MUAZ087 on triple credit offer or coupon number MUAZ108 on quadruple credit offer, and provide Rapid Rewards number at time of reservation or check-in to receive bonus credits. A 24-hour advance reservation is required. Any changes to the reservation may disqualify Member from promotion. Offer valid on all car groups. Offer may not be available during holiday and other blackout periods. Offer may not be used with any other promotion or offer. Renter must meet Budget age, driver, and credit requirements. Vehicle must be returned to renting location, except where otherwise permitted. Minimum age may vary by location. An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years old. Frequent flyer surcharge of $0.50 USD per day may apply and is extra. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for credits to post. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply.

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Fall in LUV with Dollar.



Dollar


As the weather cools and we all turn an eye towards the holiday season, let Dollar meet all your rental car needs. From now until January 8, 2009, you will receive double Rapid Rewards credit (one credit instead of the standard 0.5 credit per rental) on rentals of a compact car or larger vehicle for two days or longer.

For reservations, book online at southwest.com, dollar.com, or call Dollar at 1-800-800-4000. Please provide your Rapid Rewards account number and Promotion Code WN28 at time of reservation.

Terms and conditions: Offer valid at participating locations. 24-hour advance reservations required. Any changes to the reservation may disqualify Member from promotion. Renter must meet DOLLAR® minimum age, driver, and credit requirements. Industry discount rates, tour rates, and complimentary rentals do not qualify for frequent flyer credit. Frequent flyer credit is subject to a frequent flyer surcharge, collected at the time of rental, of $1.50 per rental day, up to $8.00 maximum per rental transaction. This promotion cannot be combined with any other promotion and has no cash value. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for credits to post. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply.

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Hertz gives you a choice of double or triple credit.



Hertz


This fall, rake in double or triple credit when you rent a Full Size or larger car at a participating airport or off-airport Hertz location in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada from now until January 31, 2009. That means you can get one credit rather than the standard 0.5 credit per rental on qualifying weekend rentals of two or more days or 1.5 credits rather than the standard 0.5 credit per rental on qualifying weekly rentals of five days or more.

For reservations, visit southwest.com, hertz.com, or call Hertz at 1-800-654-2210. Be sure to provide your Rapid Rewards account number, CDP number 205418 (on southwest.com, enter 205418 in the Corporate ID/Rate Field), and Promotion Code 111613 for weekend rentals or Promotion Code 111602 for weekly rentals.

Terms and conditions: Advance reservation, Rapid Rewards account number, CDP number 205418, and Promotion Code 111613 for weekend rentals or Promotion Code 111602 for weekly rentals are required. Minimum rental period is two days for weekend rentals. Minimum rental period is five days for weekly rentals. Any changes to the reservation may disqualify Member from promotion. Minimum rental age is 21; age differential charges and certain exceptions may apply. Taxes, tax reimbursement, governmental surcharges and optional services, such as refueling, are extra. Standard rental qualifications, rental period, and return restrictions apply. These offers have no cash value and may not be combined with any other offer, discount, coupon, or promotion. Frequent Flyer Surcharge of $0.50 per day, up to a maximum of $2 per rental may apply. Credits will not be awarded on travel industry rates, wholesale tour packages, insurance/dealer replacement, and any other promotional rates or group travel. Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards credits are not awarded on Simply Wheelz rentals. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for credits to post. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply. Reservations for rentals picked up in Puerto Rico and Canada cannot be made on southwest.com.

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Turn your fall retreat into a double credit treat with the Hilton Family of Hotels.



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As a Rapid Rewards Member, you can get double Rapid Rewards credit (one credit instead of the standard 0.5 credit) this fall each time you stay at a participating Hilton Family hotel! Your options are endless: Wherever you choose to travel, you'll find the Hilton Family of Hotels nearby and depart with double credit.

Simply click here to register and stay at a participating Hilton Family hotel between September 22 and December 22, 2008.

To receive your double credit, you must have Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards selected as your HHonors® Preferred Airline Partner or present your Rapid Rewards account number at check-in.

Already registered? Book your next rewarding stay today at southwest.com!

Not a HHonors member? Enroll now for free and start earning HHonors points AND Rapid Rewards credit for all your Hilton Family hotel stays. This is what Hilton HHonors® calls Double Dipping®.

Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates. Only Hilton HHonors®. Earn and redeem at more than 3,000 Hilton Family hotels worldwide.

Terms and conditions: Valid for stays completed between September 22 and December 22, 2008. Offer is subject to availability at participating hotels. To receive double Rapid Rewards credit (one credit instead of the standard 0.5 credit) per qualifying stay, Members must register for the promotion prior to or at the time of reservation and have Southwest Airlines selected as their HHonors Preferred Airline Partner or provide their Rapid Rewards account number at time of check-in. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply. Stays must be completed by December 22, 2008 to receive double credit. Please allow 6-8 weeks after that date of check-out for bonus credits to be posted to your Rapid Rewards account. You must be a member of Hilton HHonors to earn HHonors points. Hilton HHonors® membership, earning of Points & Miles®, and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions.

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R & R has double meaning with Priority Club® Rewards.



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Get the Rest and Relaxation you need along with double Rapid Rewards credit with Priority Club® Rewards. As a Rapid Rewards Member, you can get double Rapid Rewards credit (one credit instead of the standard 0.5 credit) on each qualifying stay, starting with your second stay, when you register and stay at any InterContinental®, Crowne Plaza®, Hotel Indigo®, Holiday Inn®, or Holiday Inn Express® hotel worldwide. You can also get double credit on your first qualifying stay at any Staybridge Suites®or Candlewood Suites® hotel worldwide. With more than 4,000 hotels to choose from, it's never been easier to get bonus credits. Offer valid now through December 15, 2008.

Register now and book your next stay with any of the above InterContinental hotels!

Terms and Conditions: Must be a Priority Club ® Rewards member and must register member number in advance to participate in this promotion. Bonus credits will be awarded on every qualifying stay, beginning with the second qualifying stay, at participating InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza® , Hotel Indigo® , Holiday Inn® , Holiday Inn Express® , and Express by Holiday Inn™ hotels worldwide between September 15 and December 15, 2008. Bonus credits will be awarded on every qualifying stay, beginning with the first qualifying stay, at participating Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites® hotels worldwide between September 15 and December 15, 2008. A stay is defined as one night or consecutive nights at the same hotel, regardless of frequency of checkin/out. A stay is qualified when paying qualifying rates, which include most business and leisure rates. Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Members must also be Priority Club® members who have chosen Southwest Airlines as their designated earning alliance. Members must register their Rapid Rewards account number in advance to participate in this promotion. Only one room per Member per night will be awarded the applicable bonus credits. No retroactive credits will be awarded for nights prior to registration. Any changes to the reservation may disqualify Member from promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the credits to post. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply. Subject to standard Priority Club® program terms and conditions.

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BOO-k smart. Receive double credit at Thrifty.



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Thrifty is carving you a double credit offer that's sure to make your jack-o-lantern smile. From now until January 8, 2009, receive double Rapid Rewards credit (one credit instead of the standard 0.5 credit per rental) on weekly rentals (minimum of five days) of any car type.

For reservations, book online at southwest.com, thrifty.com, or call Thrifty at 1-800-Thrifty (847-4389). Please provide your Rapid Rewards account number at time of reservation. No promotion code is required.

Terms and Conditions: Offer valid at participating locations. 24-hour advance reservation required. Any changes to the reservation may disqualify Member from promotion. Renter must meet minimum age, driver, and credit requirements. Industry discount rates, tour rates, and complimentary rentals do not qualify for frequent flyer credit. Frequent flyer credit is subject to a frequent flyer surcharge, collected at the time of rental of $1.50 per rental day, up to $8.00 maximum per rental transaction. This promotion can not be combined with any other promotion or offer and has no cash value. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for credits to post. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply.

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