DALLAS, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV),
today announced a fare sale offering Customers low air fares to
kick off the New Year. Customers can book fares to
destinations nationwide (see Fare Rules below) with fares starting
as low as $69 one-way. These low
fares are available today through Dec. 13,
2012, 11:59 p.m. PT, for
travel every day of the week except for Sundays, beginning
Jan. 7, 2013 through May 15, 2013 (market restrictions and blackout
dates apply).
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at
www.airtran.com, from their local travel agent, or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For
reservations in Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
Examples of these one-way, low fares* include (see Fare Rules
below):
- $69 one-way between Atlanta and Orlando
- $70 one-way between Boston-Logan and Baltimore-Washington
- $109 one-way between Atlanta and Nassau
- $119 one-way between Mexico City and San
Antonio
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 42nd year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE:
LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other carriers with
exemplary Customer Service delivered by nearly 46,000 Employees to
more than 100 million Customers annually. Southwest is the
nation's largest carrier in terms of originating passengers
boarded, and including wholly-owned subsidiary, AirTran Airways,
operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world to serve
97 destinations in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, and six
near-international countries. Southwest is one of the most honored
airlines in the world, known for its commitment to the triple
bottom line of Performance, People and Planet. To read about
how Southwest is doing its part to be a good corporate citizen,
visit southwest.com/citizenship to read the Southwest
Airlines One Report™.
Southwest Airlines
From its first flights on June 18,
1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented
affordability in air travel quantified by the U.S. Department of
Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and
increase in passenger traffic wherever the carrier serves. On
every flight, Southwest offers Customers the first two pieces of
checked luggage (weight and size limitations apply) and all ticket
changes without additional fees. Southwest's all Boeing fleet
consistently offers leather seating and the comfort of full-size
cabins, many of which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi
connectivity and a new, eco-friendly cabin interior. With 39
consecutive years of profitability, the People of Southwest operate
more than 3,100 flights a day and serve communities around 78
airports in Southwest's network of domestic destinations.
Southwest Airlines' frequent flights and low fares are available
only at southwest.com.
AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines
Co., offers coast-to-coast and near-international service with
close to 600 flights a day to 54 destinations. The carrier's
high-quality product includes assigned seating and Business Class.
As Southwest continues to integrate AirTran's People, places, and
planes into Southwest Airlines, Customers of both carriers may book
flights at airtran.com and exchange earned loyalty points
between both AirTran's A+ Rewards® and Southwest's Rapid Rewards®
for reward travel on either airline.
Fare Rules
One-way fares can be purchased today through Dec. 13, 2012, 11:59 p.m.
PT. Travel must take place between Jan. 7, 2013, and May 15,
2013. Travel valid every day of the week except for
Sundays. Blackout dates include Feb.
15 through Feb. 18, Mar. 8 through
Mar. 15, Mar. 22 through April
1, and April 5, 2013.
Travel to and from Florida only
valid on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Blackout dates
for travel to and from Florida
include Feb. 15 through Feb. 18,
Mar. 7 through Mar. 23, Mar. 28 through April 1, and April 5, 2013. Service to Phoenix will no longer be available after
Jan. 4, 2013. Displayed prices
include all government taxes and fees (included in asterisked
footnote below). A first bag may be checked for a fee of
$20 each way and a second bag may be
checked for a fee of $25 each way.
Reservations may be made via AirTran Airways' Telephone
Reservations Center for a fee of $15.
Reservations may also be changed via AirTran Airways' Telephone
Reservations Center for a $15 fee
plus any applicable change fees and fare differences. Fares may be
combined with other AirTran Airways combinable fares. If
combining with other fares, the most restrictive fare's rules
apply. When combining fares, all rules and restrictions apply. All
fares are non-refundable and a $75
fee per person applies to any change made after purchase, plus any
applicable increase in airfare. Seats are limited, subject to
availability, and may not be available on all flights. Fares,
routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares
may vary by destinations, flight, and day of week and won't be
available on some flights that operate during very busy travel
times and holiday periods. Fares are nonrefundable but may be
applied toward the purchase of future travel on AirTran Airways
after applicable change fees and fare differences. Fares are
not available through the Group Desk. Any change in the
itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Fares are valid on
published, scheduled service only.
* Government-imposed taxes and fees are now included in the
advertised fare. To comply with new government regulations, all
airlines must include government-imposed taxes and fees in
advertised air fares.
www.airtran.com
Media: Please call Communications (214) 792-4847
Customers: Please call 800-Air-Tran (800-247-8726)
SOURCE AirTran Airways