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Less than claimed
discounts up to 40% on select economy flights
Southwest Airlines calls it "Up to 40% off base fares"
USD -66 saved per person · our check
Tested 19 Oct: DAL–LAS sale US$385€340A$545 vs usual US$315€280A$455, US$65€60A$95 more per person.
Southwest Airlines says select economy flights in the US are reduced by as much as 40 percent off base fares. Bookings close on 22 Oct 2026 for travel between 9 Nov 2026 and 3 Mar 2027. The offer covers US domestic routes only and is not usable for Asia-Pacific trips.
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The reduction is applied automatically during booking, and holiday and weekend flights are included. Restrictions, blackouts and fees apply, and the reduction is taken before government taxes. The Basic fare includes one carry-on bag.
- Verdict
- Our view: in our test this sale fare cost more than usual, so compare first.
- Best for
- Skip this one unless our price check shows a real saving on your route.
- Act by
- 22 Oct 2026
Benefits
- Economy seats on select Southwest flights within the travel window.
- Basic fares include one carry-on bag.
Limitations
- Our price check on 19 Oct found the sale fare on Dallas to Las Vegas was US$65€60A$95 more per person than usual.
- The reduction applies before government taxes and fees, so the final price is higher than the headline.
- Basic fares cannot be changed, and checked bags cost US$35€30A$50 for the first and US$45€40A$65 for the second.
