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Southwest loyalists, get ready to dust off your lederhosen! Southwest just announced a partnership with Condor Airlines, meaning you'll soon be able to redeem your Rapid Rewards points for flights to Europe, specifically Frankfurt. This is Southwest's fifth international airline partner, signaling their continued expansion and giving you more options for using those hard-earned points.
This is big news for anyone sitting on a pile of Rapid Rewards points! While the booking date isn't until January 19, 2026, it's worth planning ahead. Condor opens up a gateway to Europe that wasn't there before with Southwest and could be especially valuable for those who prefer to stick with Southwest for domestic travel but want to leverage their points for international adventures. Keep an eye out for more details on redemption rates and specific booking procedures as we get closer to the launch date!
Why This Matters for Your Strategy
News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.
As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.
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