Discount Airfare: Southwest Airlines $30, $60, $90 Fare Sale

When Southwest says "it's on," they really mean it. Southwest announced a 2-day sale and flights start at only $30.

But you have to act fast - you have only 48 hours to book these flights: One-way tickets will be available for just $30, $60, or $90, based on length of travel.

• Pay only $30 for one-way travel up to 400 miles (examples include Washington DC flights to New York)
• Pay only $60 for one-way travel between 400 and 750 miles (flights to Las Vegas, anyone?)
• For only $90, travel more than 750 miles (example: St. Louis flights to Boston)

Visit www.southwest.com to book these cheap flights by 11:59 PDT July 8, 2009.

Southwest Airlines Vacations Coupon Codes for Westin, Sheraton Hotels

Look for a low-cost carrier with connections? Southwest has you covered.

Book a vacation package with Southwest Airlines Vacations during the month of July and get $75 off your stay at Westin and Sheraton hotels in Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix and San Diego and other popular cities.

The details: Book a minimum three-night stay at a participating Sheraton or Westin hotel on the Southwest Airlines Vacations Web site by July 30, and get a $75 coupon. Just enter the Southwest coupon codes (75SHERATON or 75WESTIN) and your credit will automatically be deducted from your vacation reservation when you check out.

Low-Cost Airlines Top Customer Satisfaction Study

The days of getting dressed up for a flight, enjoying VIP service and arriving to your destination refreshed are long gone. These days, most of us are content to make it through security in a timely manner and get a complimentary in-flight beverage. So, just how satisfied are travelers?

In its 2009 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, J.D. Power & Associates reports that Alaska Airlines was on the top of the list for customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers. This is the second year Alaska has taken the top honor. Continental Airlines also ranked high in overall satisfaction, reservation experience, check-in experience and boarding and deplaning. United Airlines and US Airways were ranked lowest in the traditional network carriers category.

In the low-cost carrier category, JetBlue ranked highest for the fourth straight year, particularly in the aircraft and in-flight service categories.

Discount Airfare: Cheap Flights on Southwest Airlines for August Travel

There are a few important things to remember about August: 1) it's usually hot, no matter what part of the country you're in; 2) it's always busy as parents, kids and co-workers prepare for the end of summer by cramming in extra beach time or outdoors events; and 3) it's when you can get some great last-minute travel deals.

Southwest is jumping the gun and offering travelers the option to buy cheap flights for August, right now.

As part of the low-cost airline's DING program, flights to some of the nation's most popular cities are on sale. The program is available for download directly to your desktop and once a day, you'll get 'dinged' with a new sale to consider.

Business Travelers: Book Southwest Airlines Flights With Microsoft Outlook

It's not enough you have to manage multiple calendars, organize your inboxes and spend countless hours frantically searching for the email that you were sent months ago that explains the rationale behind asking for millions of dollars for the big project you're about to present to the Board of Directors. Now you have to book your travel, too.

Wouldn't it be easier if everything could be done together, on one platform, with one calendar. Good news: business and travel just got a bit easier.

Tripware, an travel service for business travelers, now allows travelers to book Southwest flights directly in Microsoft Outlook®.

Southwest Airlines Now Offers Flights to Milwaukee

Last May, Southwest Airlines announced that it would offer flights to Milwaukee from select cities in the country. Today, it unveiled the destinations.

On November 1, there will be 12 daily nonstop flights from six destinations:

Three daily flights to Baltimore and Kansas City
Two daily flights to Las Vegas and Orlando
One daily flight to Phoenix and Tampa Bay

Discount Airfare: Summer Flights on Southwest

Summer flights on Southwest are on sale. Say that three times fast. Or, just book a flight.

The airline is offering cheap flights to Chicago, Las Vegas and other cities. The sale ends June 18, but you can travel between June 16 and Oct. 28. These discounted fares are only good for flights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Friends Fly Free on Southwest's Orlando Vacation Deal

Southwest Airlines is known for cheap flights to dozens of cities in the U.S., so when we heard about a package deal to Orlando from Southwest Vacations, we knew it would be wallet friendly (read: free stuff).

We were right.

Here’s the deal: Book an air/hotel package to Orlando and a friend flies free on Southwest. In addition, when you buy one 2-park Unlimited Admission Ticket, you’ll get another one free. Car rental discounts are also available with Alamo and Hertz.

Southwest Allows Small Pets, Adds New Fees for Flyers

Discount airline Southwest is adding new fees - a few furry friends - to future flights.

Starting June 17, Southwest will let small dogs and cats onboard its flights for $75 each way. Currently, only service animals allowed to fly with Southwest. The airline will also begin charging $25 for unaccompanied children ages 5 through 11. Lastly, Southwest is upping its third checked bag fee to $50 (from $25). The same fee is in place for bags that weight over 50 pounds but less than 71 pounds.

Southwest Airlines to Fly Out of Milwaukee

Southwest Airlines will launch flights from Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport later this year, according to Southwest CEO Gary Kelly, in a company press release.

Southwest's entry into Milwaukee makes for a little competition among Midwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, AirTran Airways and other carriers currently offering Milwaukee flights.