Southwest Airlines announces sale for June travel with fares as low as $49 One-Way and Rapid Rewards Savings

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The carrier offers Customers $49 one-way fares as well as the ability to save 20% on flights booked with Rapid Rewards points

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched a fare sale today, March 23, 2021, through March 29, 2021, 11:59 p.m., Central Daylight Time, for travel from April 14, 2021, through June 30, 2021, for continental U.S., San Juan, Puerto Rico, and international travel. Customers can enjoy a sunny break with fares starting as low as $49 one-way!

Southwest is here to connect Customers to what is important in their lives. Whether that is catching some waves, sunbathing, sightseeing, golfing, or just taking the scenic route, we are ready to take Customers on their next journey. With low fares, a growing network, and flexible policies (including no cancellation fees, no change fees, and bags fly free®*), Customers are in for a great sunny break!

Seats, days, and markets are limited. Blackout dates and 21-day advance purchase requirements apply. See a full list of fares, fare rules, and terms and conditions below and at Southwest.com. Examples of one-way low fares include:

  • As low as $49 one-way nonstop between Nashville and Charlotte,
  • As low as $49 one-way nonstop between Chicago (Midway) and Pittsburgh,
  • As low as $49 one-way nonstop between Phoenix and Long Beach, Calif.,
  • As low as $67 one-way nonstop between Dallas (Love Field) and Houston (Bush),
  • As low as $89 one-way nonstop between Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and Grand Rapids,and
  • As low as $99 one-way nonstop between Houston (Hobby) and Sarasota/Bradenton.

These flights, as well as the carrier’s published schedule through August 16, 2021, can be purchased at Southwest.com.

Rapid Rewards Members Can Save 20%
Now more than ever, Rapid Rewards® points can take Customers even further! Rapid Rewards Members can book a flight with Rapid Rewards points today, March 23, 2021, through March 25, 2021, and receive 20% off all bookings (domestic and international) on Southwest.com or swabiz.com when you fly between March 23, 2021, through April 30, 2021. Rapid Rewards Members should use the code: SAVENOW to receive the discount. See full terms and conditions below and at Southwest.com.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FARE SALE RULES
A 21-day advance purchase is required. Purchase today, March 23, 2021, through March 29, 2021, 11:59 p.m. Central Daylight Time. Continental U.S., San Juan, Puerto Rico, and international travel is valid from April 14, 2021, through June 30, 2021. Travel continental U.S. to/from Hawaii is valid from April 14, 2021, through May 26, 2021. Continental U.S. travel is blacked out from May 27, 2021, through May 28, 2021, and May 31, 2021. Except as otherwise specified, continental U.S. travel is valid only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Travel continental U.S. to/from Hawaii is valid Monday through Thursday. Travel to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico is valid Monday through Thursday.

International travel is valid Monday through Thursday. Travel to Mexico is valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel from Mexico is valid only on Tuesdays through Fridays. Fares are valid on nonstop service where indicated; if not indicated, fares are valid on a single connecting service. Displayed prices include all U.S. and international government taxes and fees. Rapid Rewards points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges of at least $5.60 per one-way flight. Seats and days are limited. Fares may vary by destination, flight, and day of the week and won't be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods.

Travel is available for one-way Wanna Get Away® fares. Fares may be combined with other Southwest Airlines® combinable fares. If combining with other fares, the most restrictive fare rules apply. Sale fares may be available on other days of the week, but that's not guaranteed. Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied toward future travel on Southwest, as long as reservations are canceled at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Failure to cancel prior to departure will result in forfeiture of remaining funds on the reservation. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel may require an upgrade to the Anytime fare depending on Rapid Rewards tier status. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Offer applies only to published, scheduled service.

*At Southwest Airlines, there are no change fees (fare difference may apply), no cancel fees (failure to cancel a reservation at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds), and bags fly free (first and second checked bags, weight and size limits apply).

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES RAPID REWARDS OFFER RULES
Book a Southwest flight on Southwest.com or swabiz.com using your Rapid Rewards points from March 23, 2021, through March 25, 2021, and receive 20% off when you fly between March 23, 2021, through April 30, 2021 (“Promotion Period”).  Enter code SAVENOW in the promo code box when booking. Offer is valid for domestic and international travel. The 20% promotion code savings is valid for one-way or round trip Wanna Get Away, Anytime, and Business Select® fares booked with Rapid Rewards points from March 23, 2021, through March 25, 2021, and flown during the Promotion Period and is applied before taxes and fees. Savings are reflected in the price when entering the multiuse code SAVENOW in the promo code box on Southwest.com and swabiz.com. This discount is only available through Southwest.com and swabiz.com.

The discount is valid on new reservations only. The discount will apply only for dates within the Promotion Period. If one direction of the trip is outside the Promotion Period and one is within the Promotion Period, only the portion of travel falling within the Promotion Period will be discounted. Changes made to the itinerary after purchase will eliminate qualifications for this promotion. The discount is only valid with the provided promotion code and is not combinable with other promotion codes or fares.  All reward travel is subject to taxes, fees, and other government or airport-imposed charges of at least $5.60 per one-way trip. Applicable taxes, fees, and other government or airport-imposed charges can vary significantly based on your arrival and departure destination. The payment of any taxes, fees, and other government or airport-imposed charges is the responsibility of the Passenger and must be paid at the time reward travel is booked with a credit card, travel fund, or Southwest gift card.

When traveling on reward travel, you will receive all fare product features except for earning Rapid Rewards points. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in points. Points bookings are subject to change until ticketed. If you cancel your reservation at least ten 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your flight, any remaining unused points will be returned to your Rapid Rewards account.

Offer is not redeemable for cash, and may not be used in conjunction with other special offers, or toward the purchase of a gift card or previously-booked flight, or change to a previously-booked flight. Discount is not valid on Group Travel or Southwest Vacations, or special fares, such as infant, child, military, and government fares.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. 
In its 50th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 56,000 Employees to a Customer base that topped 130 million Passengers in 2019. Southwest has a robust network of point-to-point service with a strong presence across top leisure and business markets. In peak travel seasons during 2019, Southwest operated more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 101 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries. In 2020, the carrier added service to Hilo, Hawaii; Cozumel, Mexico; Miami; Palm Springs, Calif.; Steamboat Springs; and Montrose (Telluride), Colo. Thus far in 2021, Southwest has initiated service to both Chicago (O'Hare) and Sarasota/Bradenton on Feb. 14; as well as both Savannah/Hilton Head and Colorado Springs on March 11; and will begin service to both Houston (Bush) and Santa Barbara, Calif. on April 12; Fresno, Calif. on April 25; Destin/Ft. Walton Beach on May 6; Bozeman, Mont. on May 27; and Jackson, Miss. on June 6. The Company has also announced an intention to initiate new service to Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Eugene, Ore.; and Bellingham, Wash., all in 2021.

The carrier issued its Southwest® Promise in May 2020 to highlight new and round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees well-being and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, along with a federal mandate requiring every person to wear a mask at all times throughout each flight. Additional details about the Southwest Promise are available at Southwest.com/Promise.     

Southwest coined Transfarency® to describe its purposed philosophy of treating Customers honestly and fairly, and low fares actually staying low. Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® to everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply, some carriers offer free checked bags on select routes or in qualified circumstances). Southwest does not charge change fees, though fare differences might apply.   

Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier's performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet. Learn more about how the carrier gives back to communities across the world by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.   

Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.   

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