Southwest Airlines has kicked off a 72-hour nationwide fare sale. Customers can purchase one-way travel for $25, $50, $75, or $100 based on length of trip.
For travel up to 375 miles, fares are $25 one-way. For travel between 375 and 549 miles, fares are $50 one-way. For travel between 550 and 999 miles, fares are $75 one-way. Lastly, for travel more than 1,000 miles, fares are $100 one-way.
The fares are available through 11:59 pm PST Oct. 29, 2009, for travel between Dec. 2, 2009, and Dec. 16, 2009, or travel between Jan. 5, 2010, and Feb. 10, 2010. You need to book online at www.southwest.com
The fares do not include federal excise tax of $3.60 per takeoff and landing, 9/11 security fee of $5 and any other airport assessed facility charges.
Here are the fares for departures out of Philadelphia: