Southwest sale: up to 40% off base fares, but blackout dates sting.
Southwest is running a sale with up to 40% off base fares on select routes and dates, but the blackout dates are extensive and not every flight qualifies. The discount applies to both cash and Rapid Rewards bookings, but don't assume it's a true deal — Southwest often marks up prices before these sales, so compare against yesterday's fares. If you have an existing booking on a Choice fare or higher, you can change to the new lower price and get the difference back as travel credit; Basic fares are locked in and ineligible.
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Search Southwest's home page for your route and date, compare the sale price to what you paid or saw earlier, and if you find a lower fare on a refundable fare class, change your booking to pocket the credit before the sale ends.
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