Southwest Airlines Launches Three-Day Domestic And International Low Fares

Southwest Airlines Co. LUV disclosed Tuesday it was unveiling a three-day domestic and international sale offering extra low fares for fall travel to help consumers grab their ticket and go. According to the company, customers may take advantage of low domestic fares starting at $49, $79, $99, and $129 one-way to select destinations today through Thursday, June 9 in the respective time zone of the originating city.

Southwest Airline said fares were available for travel on nonstop, domestic flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from Aug. 23 through Dec. 14, 2016 (travel to/from Florida and Nevada is valid only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; blackout dates apply; check fare rules below for restrictions, exclusions, and blackout dates).

The company indicated there were limited seats only. Therefore, customers might also book flights to international destinations with some of Southwest's low international fares starting at $99 one-way to select destinations today through Thursday, June 9, 2016, 11:59 p.m. in the respective time zone of the originating city.

The low-cost airliner said fares were available for travel on nonstop flights on Mondays through Thursdays beginning Aug. 23 through Dec. 13, 2016 (Travel to Cancún, Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta is valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays.

The company's EVP and CCO, Bob Jordan, commented, "Southwest Airlines is here to connect People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, low-cost air travel. We are proud to offer these prices to everyone who wants to take a vacation, close that business deal, or visit family and friends this fall. At Southwest, Transfarency means low fares; nothing to hide; no change fees; first and second bags fly free; and free live TV. Transfarency is our brand and way of life."

The stock traded 3.38 percent higher on Tuesday.