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The experience of flying on Southwest is
quite different from that of most other U.S. airlines. It
is well known for it's affordable advance purchase and walk-up
fares. The fares that require no advance purchase or overnight
stay start at $49 one-way from Philadelphia to Providence.
Southwest's average passenger airfare is $89.28. . Tickets
must be bought from the airline itself, and can't be purchased
through a travel agent or through common online venues like
Orbitz or Travelocity. The airline's tickets can be bought
over the phone or online at the website that features fare
discounts.
The most beneficial thing along with low fares is Southwest
Airlines lists their last minute airfare offers on their web
site www.southwest.com. The airline also sends out weekly
Click 'N Save e-mails, which are very popular with travelers
- more than 4 million people subscribe to the last, minute
airfare e-mail.
Here are Southwest Airlines' Top Ten Airports:
| City |
Daily
Departures |
Number of
Gates |
Nonstop Cities
Served |
Service Established |
| Las
Vegas |
209 |
21 |
49 |
1982 |
| Chicago Midway |
196 |
25 |
42 |
1985 |
| Phoenix |
196 |
24 |
40 |
1982 |
| Baltimore/Washington |
168 |
19 |
34 |
1993 |
| Houston Hobby |
1135 |
17 |
26 |
1971 |
| Oakland |
133 |
11 |
19 |
1989 |
| Los Angeles
(LAX) |
120 |
13 |
20 |
1982 |
| Dallas (Love
Field) |
112 |
14 |
11 |
1971 |
| Orlando |
89 |
9 |
26 |
1982 |
| San Diego |
88 |
10 |
13 |
1986 |
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Wireless checkin now available via your web-enabled
mobile device at mobile.southwest.com.
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