February 22, 2007: Southwest Airlines, the leading low-fare airline in the US, is offering fares as low as USD 49* one-way. The tickets can be booked through southwest.com and there is a mandatory 14-day advance purchase by 8 March 2007 for flights starting 6 March 2007 and ending at 24 August 2007. (with the exception of Denver and Florida fare sales).

The low fare tickets from Southwest Airlines can be booked only through southwest.com. Kevin Krone, Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Distribution, said, "We're offering our Customers more time to grab these super low fares, and this time we've included some new destinations. With fares this low, our Customers can get away without spending a fortune."

There is a 14 day purchase period for Denver and Florida fare sales by 15 April 2007. Southwest Airlines hopes to serve Midwest passengers travelling between Nashville and Chicago Midway; between St. Louis and Omaha; between Kansas City and Oklahoma City; between Louisville and St. Louis; and between Indianapolis and Kansas City, by the low fare scheme.

Southwest Airlines also offers California routes such as Sacramento and Orange County; Orange County and San Jose;Burbank and Oakland; Los Angeles and San Jose; Ontario and Sacramento; and between San Diego and Oakland, starting at USD 49* one way. The low-fare flights from Southwest Airlines have a 14 day advance purchase period and operates seven days a week.

For Northwest passengers, Southwest Airlines offers low-fare flights starting from USD 49* to USD 99*.