Southwest Airlines Vacations Offers Post Holiday Deal

Southwest Airlines and Disneyland announced today its "Kids Fly Free" vacation program-- sure to help those families needing an affordable get-away during the post-holiday and spring break seasons.

"The only way you can beat a Southwest Airlines airfare is when Southwest Airlines offers a "Kids Fly Free," said Tom Parsons, editor of Bestfares.com and a nationally recognized travel bargains expert. Parsons visited Disneyland today with his kids and spoke to television news stations via satellite to discuss great post-holiday vacation deals. He noted the Southwest offer as one of the best deals to California.

"This is the second year Southwest's super fares and Customer Service have teamed with Disneyland's wonderful attractions to provide an affordable vacation to California," said Joyce Rogge, Southwest's vice president of marketing. "We are confident our Customers will benefit from the partnership once again."

Southwest Airlines Vacations "Kids Fly Free" package prices, per adult based on double occupancy, from the following cities begin as low as:

Disneyland provides the excitement and entertainment of more than 60 attractions in eight themed lands, including thrill rides and family attractions ranging from perennial favorites like Pirates of the Caribbean to more recent additions like the new Tomorrowland and its variety of exciting attractions. In addition, Disneyland guests enjoy a full lineup of in-Park entertainment, including the sensational live stage musical "Amazement!" and shows and parades based on such popular Disney animated motion pictures as "Mulan."

"Kids Fly Free" Southwest Airlines Vacations packages can be purchased through local travel agents. For more information and to book reservations, Customers can call Southwest Airlines Vacations at 1-877-KIDS FLY FREE or visit Southwest Airlines Vacations on the World Wide Web at www.swavacations.com

For general Disneyland information, call (714) 781-4565. Visit Disneyland on the World Wide Web at www.disneyland.com

* Prices quoted are examples per person based on adult double occupancy for a two-night adult package based on Tuesday departure, Thursday return, and are valid from specified origin cities with travel January 15-June 7, 1999. Surcharges apply to weekend, holiday, and convention periods. Packages must be booked by June 1, 1999, and no later than four business days prior to departure date. Rates are subject to change until purchased. Restrictions apply. Airport taxes of up to $12 are not included. Package prices do not include a $2 federal excise tax, which will be imposed on each segment of itinerary. A segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Offer is valid for one free child (ages 2- 11) airfare with the purchase of a two night or longer adult Southwest Airlines Vacation and three-day Children's Disneyland Flex Passport. One adult per each child traveling free. Bookings must be made between January 11- June 1, 1999. Travel may begin January 15 and must be completed by June 7, 1999. The Southwest Airlines Vacation package includes air, hotel, airport/hotel transfers (optional rental car is available for purchase), three day adult Disneyland Flex Passport, Rapid Rewards flight credit, FunBook discount booklet, and 24 hour traveler assistance.

Contacts: Carol Pearson or Casi Smith

Southwest Airlines Disneyland Press & Publicity

(214) 792-5137 (714) 781-4500