A Swedish town is trying to attract more residents by selling land for just 1 krona (€0.08) per square metre.
27.06.2024 - 14:09 / travelandleisure.com
Summer is off to a great start for Southwest Airlines, which is giving away free trips to one lucky winner each week for the whole season.
That’s thanks to the airline’s Summer of Go sweepstakes, which offers the chance to win one free vacation each week complete with flights, hotel, cash to use on activities, and more, according to the airline. Southwest will give away one trip every week for 10 weeks.
«Our robust route map includes destinations from coast to coast that offer adventures for every type of traveler seeking a getaway,» Jennifer Bridie, the vice president of marketing communications and strategy at Southwest Airlines, said in a statement. «As our Customers consider their next vacation, we're providing even more reasons to turn their plans from wanna go, to gonna go with opportunities to win prize packages along the way.»
The first prize for the sweepstakes, which is open to enter by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 1, is an epic getaway to Colorado Springs for the winner and their guest. In addition to airfare, the winner will receive a three-night hotel stay, a $300 Visa gift card for activities, a $250 Visa gift card for ground transportation, and 5,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points.
Each week, the airline will reveal the next destination giveaway.
For travelers who want to plan a trip to Colorado Springs and don’t want to wait, Southwest is offering 20 percent off base fares for select flights to and from the city if you book by July 1 and travel between Aug. 6 and Dec. 18. To take advantage, use the promo code “FLYCOS” on Southwest’s website. The promotion is not valid for travel during blackout dates on Sept. 2, from Nov. 22 to 27, or from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2.
The promotion comes as Southwest has increased the cost of its early check-in and upgraded boarding services and considered changing its open seat policy in general. Last month, the airline made its flights available to view on Google Flights, but travelers must still book on the carrier’s website.
A Swedish town is trying to attract more residents by selling land for just 1 krona (€0.08) per square metre.
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