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Etihad Guest members will be able to earn miles on eligible Southwest flights and redeem them for reward travel across Southwest’s network.","Southwest Rapid Rewards members will likewise be able to earn points on eligible Etihad flights and use them for reward travel across Etihad’s global network. 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