Southwest announces late summer, fall fare sale
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Southwest Airlines Co. has kicked off a three-day air fare sale.
Southwest on Tuesday announced the sale with fares starting at $49 one way to select destinations from Aug. 25 through Dec. 17.
Blackout dates include Sept. 1, plus Nov. 21 through Dec. 2. Other restrictions may apply and seats are limited.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Some sale flights are on AirTran Airways, which Dallas-based Southwest bought in 2011. The fleets will be combined under the Southwest brand by year's end.
Federal limits on long-haul flights from Dallas Love Field will be lifted in mid-October, clearing the way for new nonstop flights.