DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) this week re-launched its
well-known and much-LUVed "Wanna Get Away" campaign for fall and
winter travel. As Customers consider a return to travel, Southwest
is giving them a reason to smile in the carrier's advertising. With
a little bit of humor, famous low fares, and generous offers to
reward loyalty through Rapid Rewards®—there's something
for everyone!
"Southwest is world-famous for showcasing a sense of humor,
humanity, and Heart. We've all had those 'Wanna Get Away' moments
in our lifetime, and we want to capture relatable moments and share
some much-needed humor with our Customers—along with some really
low fares and savings," said Ryan
Green, Southwest Airlines Senior Vice President and Chief
Marketing Officer. "Our Employees stand ready to welcome Customers
with our legendary Hospitality, enhanced cleaning through our
Southwest Promise, and our Customer-friendly policies."
Southwest Launches Fare Sale Today through Oct. 22, 2020
Customers may take advantage of fares starting as low as
$49 one-way to select Continental
U.S. destinations. Seats, days, and markets are limited. Blackout
dates and advance purchase requirements apply. See full fare rules
and terms and conditions at Southwest.com. Examples of one-way low
fares include:
- As low as $49 one-way nonstop
between Las Vegas and
Salt Lake City,
- As low as $59 one-way nonstop
between Nashville and
Jacksonville,
- As low as $59 one-way nonstop
between Baltimore/Washington and Raleigh/Durham,
- As low as $79 one-way nonstop
between Chicago (MDW) and
Washington (Reagan),
- As low as $79 one-way nonstop
between Atlanta and
Milwaukee, and
- As low as $99 one-way nonstop
between Austin and
Tampa.
Rapid Rewards Members Can Save 20 Percent
Now more than ever, Rapid Rewards points can take Customers even
further! Rapid Rewards Members can book a flight with Rapid Rewards
points today through Sept. 17, 2020,
and save 20 percent off all bookings with points (domestic and
international) when you fly between Sept. 15
through Oct. 31, 2020. Rapid Rewards Members should use the
code: SAVE20NOW to receive the discount. See full terms and
conditions at Southwest.com.
New Look for My Account
Customers may notice a new look when they sign into their Southwest
Airlines account online. The new design creates a highly functional
and visually appealing experience that was designed directly from
Customer feedback. It offers easier access to unused travel fund
information, including an integrated user experience across
Southwest.com and SWABIZ.com. Visit your Southwest Airlines account
online to learn more.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FARE RULES
A 21-day advance purchase is required. Purchase from Sept. 15 through Oct. 22, 2020, 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Continental U.S. travel
valid Oct. 6, 2020, through
March 4, 2021. Travel to/from
San Juan, Puerto Rico valid
Oct. 6, 2020, through Dec. 3, 2020, and Jan. 11,
2021 through March 4, 2021.
International travel valid Oct. 6,
2020, through Dec. 9, 2020,
and Jan. 11, 2021 through
March 4, 2021. Continental U.S.
travel blacked out Nov. 28-30,
Dec. 18-19, Dec. 23, Dec. 26-27,
2020, and Jan. 2-3, 2021.
Except as otherwise specified, Continental U.S. travel is not valid
on Fridays and Sundays. Travel to Ft. Myers/ Naples, Ft.
Lauderdale, West Palm
Beach, Tampa, Orlando, Steamboat
Springs/Hayden, CO, and
Las Vegas and from Ft.
Myers/Naples, Ft. Lauderdale, West
Palm Beach, Tampa,
Orlando, and Steamboat Springs/Hayden, CO to Las
Vegas is valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel
from Ft. Myers/Naples,
Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, Steamboat
Springs/Hayden, CO, and
Las Vegas and from Las Vegas to Ft. Myers/Naples, Ft.
Lauderdale, West Palm
Beach, Tampa, Orlando, and Steamboat Springs/Hayden, CO is valid only on Tuesdays through
Fridays. 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 valid on nonstop
service where indicated; if not indicated, fares are valid on
single connecting service. Displayed prices include all U.S. and
international government taxes and fees. Points bookings do not
include taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges of at
least $5.60 per one-way flight. Fares
are not available to/from Continental U.S. to/from Hawaii. 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's 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
Airlines, as long as reservations are canceled at least ten 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.
Book a Southwest flight on Southwest.com and swabiz.com using
your Rapid Rewards® points from Sept. 15,
2020 through Sept. 17, 2020,
and receive 20% off when you fly between Sept. 15, 2020, through Oct. 31, 2020 ("Promotion Period"). Enter code
SAVE20NOW in the promo code box when booking.
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 60,000 Employees
to a Customer base topping 130 million passengers in 2019.
Southwest became the nation's largest domestic air carrier in 2003
and maintains that ranking based on the U.S. Department of
Transportation's most recent reporting of domestic originating
passengers boarded. In peak travel seasons during 2019, Southwest
operated more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 103
destinations in the United States
and 10 additional countries. Southwest will begin service to
Steamboat Springs, Colo. on
Dec. 19, 2020, and also recently
announced intention to serve Palm
Springs, Calif. and Miami,
Fla.
The carrier issued its Southwest® Promise in
May 2020 to highlight new and
round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees
wellbeing and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning
efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, facemask requirements for
Customers and Employees, and capping the number of passengers on
every flight to allow middle seats to remain open through
Oct. 31, 2020. 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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