Hi, I'm Grant. Kristen and I are both doctors, and we have two daughters, Ellie and Addie. We use points to take family trips for very little out of pocket, sometimes close to free. I'm the creator of The Travel Hackers, where I share practical ways to make points go further.
Some of the Companion Pass rules are easy to miss, especially which points count and when they post. I made this guide to explain those details and help you plan before you apply or book.
I check the details against Southwest and Chase's published terms and update the guide when they change. Some examples are just examples. Referral links can earn us a bonus; here's how that works.