Southwest Airlines' New Minneapolis-St Paul to Chicago Fares

Southwest Airlines has announced fares for its upcoming Minneapolis-St Paul International service, which is to start next year.

The carrier, which is to begin eight daily services from the airport to Chicago Midway on March 8, 2009, is offering discount airfares from $69.

These fares are valid for one-way travel and require an advance purchase of 21 days. They are available until May 8.

Ron Ricks, the carrier's Executive Vice President of Corporate Services, said: "Southwest Airlines is famous for increasing traffic and decreasing fares when we enter a market, and it already appears that 'the Southwest Effect' is alive and well in Minneapolis-St. Paul.

"The people of Minnesota have been asking for Southwest Airlines service for many years, and we can't wait to introduce them to our legendary customer service, as well as our low fares, ontime flights, and no hidden fees."

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