Southwest Airlines has launched an air fare sale in which some flights cost the same as what other carriers charge to check a bag.
Their site is being inundated right now so good luck getting through. I checked on a Flight to Orlando from Dallas leaving on December 16 anytime and returning on January 5 anytime and found a $94 web saver fare each way with one stop and no plane change. For that trip it isn't worth it to me. American, Delta and Airtran have had some cheaper fares lately on better dates. You can link to them through Priceline and Travelocity links below. Some of the shorter jaunts could be worth it to you tho, so here are the rules:
Dallas-based Southwest on Tuesday announced one-way travel as low as $25, based on the length of the flight.
The discount carrier says fares are $25 for travel up to 375 miles. The cost is $50 for travel between 375 and 549 miles, and $75 for flights between 550 and 999 miles.
A one-way fare of more than 1,000 miles costs $100.
The fares are available for purchase through Thursday, for travel between Dec. 2 and Dec. 16, or between Jan. 5 and Feb. 10. Other restrictions apply.And now for this weeks best promos and travel deals:
And the Fare War is ON!
72 Hours Only! Fly Within the 50 States from $50 Round-Trip on American Airlines! (Expires 10/29/09)
Last-Minute Deals: This weekend and next weekend fly from $98 round-trip on American Airlines! (Expires 10/30/09)
Denver and Beyond Flight Deals: One-Way Flights from $44 on Frontier! (Expires 10/29/09)
New Service, Special Fares: Fly Las Vegas to Europe from $498 Round-Trip on British Airways! (Expires 10/29/09)
Discover Argentina! Buenos Aires and Beyond from $738 Round-Trip on LAN! (Expires 10/31/2009)
The Land Down Under for Less: Fly Round-Trip from $709 on VAustralia! (Expires 11/1/09)
3 Days Only! 3 Great Ways to Escape: Fly Round-Trip to Europe from $502! (Expires 10/29/09)
And In the End
If you are trying to make Christmas plans that involve flying you had best make them quickly. If you are just itching to get out of Dodge and can go at non Holiday times, there are some screaming deals out there for you this week (Halloween reference intended). Some of the last minute fares are howlingly good. Find your favorite treat and enjoy. Remember, life is a journey, stay packed. Ciao for now, Maggie
