It makes it easier to earn points and status.

The changes include providing loyalty points for the cash portion of the redemption booking, and other perks.

These two status provide special perks and benefits for frequent flyers on Southwest.

Southwest Airlines Flight departs Maui

Airplane wing of a Southwest Airlines flight as it departs from Maui.Credit:Stephen M. Keller/Courtesy of Southwest Airlines

The A-List status requires taking 20 one-way flights, or accumulating 35,000 loyalty points.

The benefits for A-List include priority boarding, 25 percent earnings bonuses, and other perks.

The airline recentlyupdatedthe Companion Pass program to allow for modifications and updates through the airline’s website.