The airfare war has officially extended into 2013 with a Southwest Nationwide Sale with fares beginning at $69 one way for travel August 24 – February 13, 2013. Tickets must be purchased by August 24, 2012.
Book your $69 fare here.
See the list of cities and fares and fine print.
Here’s the fine print:
- Blackout Dates: November 16 – 21, November 23 – 26, 2012, December 20 – 23, and December 26 – January 2, 2013.
- Travel valid every day except Sundays.
- Offer not available to/from Dayton, OH; Buffalo, NY; Washington D.C. (Dulles); Washington D.C. (Reagan National); Des Moines, IA; Key West, FL; Fort Myers, FL; West Palm Beach, FL.
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