Southwest Airlines is offering a shortcut to elite status this spring. Rapid Rewards members who book and fly five roundtrips or 10 one-way flights between April 2 and June 15, 2009 will receive A-List membership through Dec. 31, 2009. A-List benefits include access to Fly By priority security lines and the best boarding pass available when you purchase tickets at least 36 hours prior to departure.The A-List membership is normally offered to passengers who fly 16 roundtrip flights or more during a 12-month period. Registration is required at http://www.webflyer.com/link/?1537