Southwest Airlines Last-Minute Wanna Get Away Fares $199 Or Less

Customers must book by Friday March 20th for travel through Wednesday, June 17, 2020

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Mar 16, 2020, 11:06 ET

DALLAS, March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced that starting today through Friday, March 20, 2020, all one-way Wanna Get Away^® fares are $199 or less, for travel through June 17, 2020. Customers may take advantage of last-minute Wanna Get Away fares priced to all Southwest Airlines destinations.

"We know Customers are having to make last minute changes to their travel and we want to support them, so this week our Wanna Get Away Fares across our system are no higher than $199. Last week we launched $49 fares for Customers booking a little further out, and we hope these fares along with our flexible policies of no cancel, no change fees will make it even easier on those traveling, "said Andrew Watterson, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer for Southwest Airlines.

Customers may see fare rules, terms and conditions, and book travel at Southwest.com. This offer applies only to published fares; any change in itinerary after ticketing may result in an increase in fare. Seats at these fares are limited, and are not available for group bookings. The fares are available for same-day travel. Wanna Get Away fares are reusable, but are not fully refundable. Customers who cancel reservations in accordance with the carrier's No Show Policy retain the full value of their ticket toward future travel for up to 12 months from original date of purchase.

Wanna Get Away fares include Southwest Airlines' fan-favorite benefits: Two bags fly free (weight and size limitations are applicable), one to two carry-on items (in accordance with the carrier's carry-on policies), no change fees (though fare differences may apply), free Inflight Entertainment, and choice of any seat available when boarding the aircraft.

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards^® Programs

When Southwest has a fare sale, Rapid Rewards^® points go further. Customers may use Rapid Rewards Points for fare sales. Don't forget, points don't expire! There are no blackout dates and reward seats are unlimited on every flight.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

In its 49th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) 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 annually. 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, Southwest operates more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 103 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries. Southwest has also announced its intention to serve Steamboat Springs, Colo. by the end of 2020.

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), and there are no 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.

SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.