Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines is playing favorites this week.

The low-cost carrier has put select markets on sale and with cheap flights starting as low as $59 one way, and we’ve decided we’re OK with the favoritism.

The Southwest sale cities include Albany, Chicago, New York, Fort Myers, Little Rock and Las Vegas, Denver and Fort Lauderdale. The fares are valid for travel...

Option A: Check your bag for $25

Option B: Book a flight for $25

It doesn't require much thought as to which is the better option. While some airlines are charging fliers $25 to check a bag, Southwest Airlines is offering fliers one-way airline tickets for $25.

Southwest Airlines will pay investors' lawyers $3.5 million to settle a shareholder lawsuit that grew out of safety violations, the Associated Press is reporting.

If Southwest’s CEO, Gary Kelly is tired, you’d never know it: The low-cost carrier has pumped out more news this week than we’ve seen in a while.  Now, the airline is talking about its new green plane.

The company said it looks to the future, when climate change will be commonly integrated within the airline industry. Not only does the move to build green planes help the...

Southwest has had quite the week. First, it announced that it would fly into the newly constructed Northwest Florida International Airport in May, and then it said it would be adding nine daily flights in and out of St. Louis. 

Now, the low-cost carrier is adding more flights to its Denver route list.

Adding flights into Colorado’s territory puts them in direct...

Winter’s almost here, so while you’re digging out your hats and coats, prepare for one more winter event – vacation. Southwest is already offering its winter sale fares, but seats are limited, so hop on board before these deals freeze.

Fares are based on one-way flights and can be combined with other deals. Travel is not valid on Fridays or Sundays, and you must purchase tickets...

We’ve spent the last few months talking about sandy beaches, fruity cocktails and flights to great hot spots. Now, we want to give the same attention to the slopes and this deal is sure to have you waxing your skis in no time.

Southwest Vacation’s “Stay & Ski” promotion is letting you ski a little longer in Salt Lake City. When you book four or more nights, you’ll get one...

Some airlines already do it, all travelers should be prepared for it, and now Southwest has opted into it. The Secure Flight Program asks all flyers to comply with a database check that confirms they aren't on the 'No Fly' list. Many airlines have already adopted this policy, and now Southwest has joined the mix.

Southwest Airlines will require travelers to update their...

Good news for Southwest flyers who are thisclose to getting a reward flight: Southwest Airlines launched a new promotion for Rapid Rewards frequent flyer members that could result in double points.

Members of the Rapid Reward program who register for the Double Credit promotion, book a flight, and travel between Sept,. 17 and Oct. 31, 2009, will receive one bonus Rapid Rewards credit per...

Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines announced it will fly two daily non-stop flights between Boston and Denver starting Jan. 10, 2010.

Boston and Denver travelers can purchase flights on Southwest for as low as $99 each way.

Southwest has been making more efforts to enter to the Denver market. In addition to the Boston flights, Southwest also plans to to add daily non-stops from...

Whether you’re an Anheuser-Busch fan, or just excited to check out the Show Me State’s Gateway Arch, there are plenty of reasons to book flights to St. Louis. Now, Southwest gives you one more reason.

The low-cost carrier now operates non-stop flights to and from St. Louis through cities all over the country and to celebrate, Southwest is putting St. Louis on sale for as low as $79....

The early bird catches the flight. Southwest Airlines is now letting passengers check-in and board early when they use the EarlyBird Check-In option online.

The opportunity is available for travelers who have bought tickets through the Wanna Get Away Fare, Anytime Fare, Senior Fare or the Ding Fare. By taking advantage of this, you can improve your seat selection and put all your things...

Southwest Airlines Co. announced it will bid $113.6 million to purchase Frontier Airlines. According to Business Week, Southwest's bid is part of a U.S. Bankruptcy Court proceeding which says airlines can submit "nonbinding bid proposals to acquire the troubled carrier."

The bidding deadline for the airline is Aug. 10, at which point Frontier Airlines will be sold at...

Discount carriers Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways both reported second quarter profits, despite an overall dip in air travel.

Southwest posted a $54 million profit while AirTran reported a $78.4 million second-quarter profit. While overall stock price is down for both airline holding companies, Southwest and AirTran are pulling through with profits when legacy carriers are posting...

Here's another way to save money before you hit the tables in Vegas: Southwest Vacations is offering a Friends Fly Free deal when you book a Las Vegas flight and hotel package.

Book airfare and at least three nights at one of participating MGM Mirage properties, and Southwest will throw in one free airline ticket for a friend. To sweeten the deal, Southwest will have someone pick...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 CityTwo daily flights to Las Vegas and OrlandoOne daily flight to Phoenix and Tampa Bay

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.

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...

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...

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.

Don't you hate it when you sit and ponder over whether or not to grab that cheap flight, only to find out the airfare is no longer?

Good news for procrastinators: Southwest Airlines has extended their summer airfare sale until 11:59 pm PT on May 21, which means you can take another 24 hours to think about where you want to go this summer.

Southwest Airlines is heavily discounting several of its most popular routes through the summer.  No matter whether you’re planning a family vacation, a girlfriend getaway or a romantic retreat, there’s something for you.

With flights valid through Oct. 28, you have plenty of options!

Here are some popular one-way fares starting at $49:

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Few regions in the United States have as much vacation appeal as the San Francisco Bay Area.  Now, with discount airline Southwest Airlines' flights to San Francisco and other destinations in the Bay Area, getting there is easier – and cheaper – than ever. Southwest Airlines has reduced fares by 50% to San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose, Cali.

Explore the best of San...

Yesterday, Southwest Airlines announced that it would run ten non-stop flights out of Boston Logan International Airport to Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington for low fares. With five flights at $89 one-way to Chicago, and five at $49 one-way to Baltimore, New Englanders now have access to more convenient non-stop flights.

Other carriers are reacting, but some don’t equal...

Southwest Airlines just added a few more flights to its growing list of over 3,300 flights a day.

As of August 16, 2009, the nation’s leading low-fare carrier will add five non-stop flights from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway(MDW), and five (again from BOS) to Baltimore/Washington(BWI). The 10 added routes are deemed important markets for New Englanders.

Fares...

Southwest Airlines is spreading the news... they are officially launching New York (LGA) flights on June 28 and seats on now on sale.

Southwest will offer five daily New York flights to Chicago/Midway and three daily New York filghts to Baltimore/Washington from LGA's Concorse B.

We did a quick check of fares the LGA-MDW route and found flights to Chicago as low as $89...

Easter is next weekend and for all the procrastinators who waited until the last minute to make travel plans, Southwest has come to your rescue.

Southwest has launched last-minute flights for as low as $49 each way. Book your Easter travel by April 6 and travel through April 15. Travel is valid every day except Friday and Sunday.

Southwest Airlines confirmed today that it will add flights to Denver from the Twin Cities.

The low-cost carrier is adding three flights a day to Denver beginning May 26. To get travelers excited about the new route, flights to Denver will start at $89 one-way, not including fees and taxes

According to the Official Airline Guide, Denver is a hub for United Airlines, which currently...

Word out of Dallas is that Southwest Airlines is closer to launching flights from New York's LaGuardia Airport.

The Dallas Morning News reports that Southwest has been given the go-ahead to "buy the assets of ATA Airlines Inc. for $7.5 million and take control of ATA's 14 takeoff and landing slots at New York LaGuardia Airport."

The sale will close today (March...

Southwest Airlines has launched a new nationwide sale with cheap fares starting as lows as $49.

Sample one-way prices include Burbank flights to Sacramento for $49, Denver flights to Oakland for $69 and Chicago flights to Manchester for $89.

Here’s the premise: you can fly greener and cleaner if only you fly more precise, direct pathways though the skies. That’s the idea behind Required Navigational Performance (RNP), a technique discount airline Southwest just employed on a proving flight from Dallas to Houston.

RNP is a satellite-based approach to navigation that aims to save fuel and cut the amount of CO2 airliners...

Southwest has been growing dramatically in Denver (DEN) over the past year, and the discount airfares this discount airline is able to offer from the Mile High City reflects its success.

Make a 14-day advance purchase, then fly on any day weekday (except Friday) through May 20 to grab these cheap flights.

All the cheap Denver flights we’re going to quote are one-way, and they do...

Minneapolis/St. Paul has a new airline to add to its lineup. Southwest Airlines just launched non-stop flights between Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) and the Chicago Midway (MDW), a focus airport for the discount airline.

Southwest (WN) is launching the route with an octet of daily non-stops. Southwest’s Minneapolis flights to Chicago starts as low as $49, one-way, exclusive of taxes and...

Standing in line at security can be a frustratingly long experience. New 'priority lanes' are slowly creeping up at nationwide airports to help frequent travelers get through security at a more comfortable pace.

Here’s the deal about priority security lanes: they don’t get you through security per se faster, they just get you to the front of the security line faster. Still,...

This is the travel story that made its way around the globe today: Southwest Airlines, in an effort to promote the latest "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit" issue, painted one of its planes with a photo of a swimsuit model.

Southwest's 'swimsuit' plane was dubbed "S.I. One" to draw attention to the discount airliner's day-long affiliation with Sports...