Etihad Guest and Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards have announced a loyalty partnership allowing members to earn and redeem rewards across both airlines’ networks from spring 2027.

Etihad Guest members will be able to earn miles on eligible Southwest flights and redeem them for travel across the US, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

 Meanwhile, Rapid Rewards members can earn points on eligible Etihad flights and redeem them across the UAE carrier’s global network, including destinations such as Krabi, Zanzibar and Hanoi.

Mark Potter, Managing Director, Etihad Guest, said: “We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Southwest Airlines and Rapid Rewards, an exciting addition to our growing portfolio of loyalty partners and Etihad’s presence across North America. We look forward to welcoming Rapid Rewards members onboard Etihad soon, to explore our growing global network and experience our signature hospitality, while offering Etihad Guest members greater access to destinations across the United States, Central America and the Caribbean. This partnership brings together two programmes with a shared focus on rewarding loyalty and giving members greater choice wherever their journeys take them.”

Nandika Suri, Vice President Rapid Rewards, Southwest Airlines, said: “Our international loyalty partnership with Etihad Guest will give Rapid Rewards members even more value from their membership and create exciting opportunities to earn and redeem points across Etihad’s global network beginning in Spring 2027. We’re pleased to connect our Members with more destinations and rewarding travel experiences, while welcoming Etihad Guest members to enjoy the Southwest Airlines network providing access to dozens of destinations across the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.” -TradeArabia News Service