How to use the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Preferred and Extra Legroom seats
The Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Preferred and Extra Legroom seats. It’s always on while you hold the card — there’s no window to miss.
What it is
Select a Preferred seat at booking when available, and upgrade to Extra Legroom within 48 hours of departure when available, for the primary cardmember and up to eight additional passengers on the same reservation.
Summarized from Chase’s published terms, checked October 22, 2026. Terms change — confirm details with Chase before you rely on them.
When it resets
Always available while you hold the card. Nothing to reset.
How not to lose it
- Pay with the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority. The credit only follows purchases charged to the card that carries it.
Quick answers
How much is the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Preferred and Extra Legroom seats?
Included. Select a Preferred seat at booking when available, and upgrade to Extra Legroom within 48 hours of departure when available, for the primary cardmember and up to eight additional passengers on the same reservation.
How do I remember to use the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Preferred and Extra Legroom seats?
Add the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority to CardSmart, a free iPhone and Android app. It shows which credits are still unused and reminds you before each window closes. No card number or bank login needed.
Other Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority credits
- DoorDash non-restaurant creditUp to $10 / quarter
- Instacart creditUp to $10 / month