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02.08.2023 - 00:31 / forbes.com / Southwest Airlines / Airlines
Southwest Airlines is one of the most popular airlines in the United States thanks to its friendly flight attendants, and its two-free checked bags policy, the open seating onboard the aircraft and the low prices. The airline also likes to offer sales on its flights, and there’s a new one that travelers are getting excited about. For the first time, Southwest Airlines has launched a buy one, get one 50% off on base fares.
How To Take Part In The BOGO 50% Off Promotion
There are two parts to this promotion. To take advantage of this fantastic offer, travelers must first be part of the Rapid Rewards program. The Rapid Rewards® program, the airline’s loyalty program, is free to join here.
Once enrolled, members can use their number to register for this promotion.
After registering, members must purchase a round trip or two one-way flights by August 3, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. CDT, for travel by September 30, 2023.
After completing the flights, members get a 50% promo code (applicable to base fare only; taxes and fees excluded). The code will be valid for booking travel between October 17, 2023, and November 23, 2023, with travel dates between January 8, 2024, and March 6, 2024. So, this code is saving you money on winter or early spring 2024 travel.
However, note that there are a couple of blackout dates:
Aside from those dates, travel can be done anytime between 01/08/2024 and 03/06/2024.
Summary
If skiing, Super Bowl parties, a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway or a post-Christmas off-season vacation are on the agenda, this Southwest promotion can help, especially if fall travel was already in the works. However, this promotion expires on August 03, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. CDT, so booking soon is critical.
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